G_d is in His Heaven, and we will all face Judgement.
Of these I am certain.
All the rest are just asking for your money.
And this Prosperity Gospel Con Man is on the top of the list.
Would love to hear ANY of his followers explain.
But you’d just get the glazed over Cult Eyes, and “If you really believed, you’d know” crapola.
Any former followers on FR?
I’m not a follower of him or Joyce Meyer and others.
I realize the “prosperity preachers” rub the other people the wrong way. Either from jealousy or from sincere concern for those who could be fleeced of money and falsely led astray from genuine Christian teachings.
There is an interesting book Health, Wealth and Happiness —Has the Prosperity Gospel Overshadowed to the Gospel of Christ? by Dr. David W. Jones and Dr.Russell S. Woodbridge (both professors at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary).
They show specifics of such things as Joel Osteen cutting off part of a Bible passage in order to highlight the nearly magical results of faith but glossing over examples of Jesus telling followers to be prepared to accept being the target of enemies and having to sacrifice.
The problem I have is that such books as both produce nearly one a year or so, contain hope for hopeless people. Anxiety, loss, lack of self-confidence and other topics for people who need help from somewhere. Sadly they will not prosper and have all the best outcomes any more than non-followers but maybe it gives them a little happiness. As long as no one signs over their worldly goods for the cause.