The first approach is one that really emerged in the late 1980's, gained strength through most of the 1990's, and stirred a storm into the sea of Christian theology. I'm referring to the belief that, if one is a true Christian and possesses superior faith in God, their life should be bereft of social and physical detriments like financial poverty, chronic illness, even suffering of any kind. This is quite vividly contrary to God's word.