Some background...I work at a posh hotel in Dallas, TX. Bishop TD Jakes and Benny Hinn are frequent guests (not at the same time of course). Why is it necessary for Benny Hinn to spend upwards of $1000/night for the presidential suite for days at a time? Why does TD Jakes drive around town in a $500,000 Bentley?
If these men were truly 'Men of God', wouldn't they use that money spent on such frivolous things to help the poor? Help drug addicts trying to recover? Anything but flashing how much money their churches are bringing in from people believing their money is going towards legitimate works?
2006-10-30 03:03:36 · 17 answers · asked by mesquitemachine 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
These men as well as many other Pentecostal and charismatics believe in a false doctrine called Health and Wealth. Basically they state that God wants you rich as well as healthy. This is not correct. Both of these men lead many astray.
David Cloud of http://www.wayoflife.org has a great book documenting the errors
2006-10-30 03:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ray G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I certainly agree with your sentiments, just how many down thru the last 2,000yrs have used Jesus and the Gospels to make money, those who do this excuse themselves by harping on that they are doing Gods work when really , they have an unhealthy love of money and its rewards.
All sorts of excuses are made but you cant change what has been revealed, i.e you cannot serve God and Mammon.
2006-10-30 03:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some things are justifiable, for example if he travels with a security and assistant laden entourage, he may need the space a presidental suit offers, MAYBE.
However, there's zero justification for blowing 500 g's on a car for someone in that position.
2006-10-30 03:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by Manny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have eyes to see and your spirit is being nudged by God's spirit. I believe that you are asking the correct questions.
2 Peter 2:1-3 (Amplified Bible
2 Peter 2
1BUT ALSO [in those days] there arose false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among yourselves, who will subtly and stealthily introduce heretical doctrines (destructive heresies), even denying and disowning the Master Who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.
2And many will follow their immoral ways and lascivious doings; because of them the true Way will be maligned and defamed.
3And in their covetousness (lust, greed) they will exploit you with false (cunning) arguments. From of old the sentence [of condemnation] for them has not been idle; their destruction (eternal misery) has not been asleep.
2006-10-30 03:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with wealth, and nothing wrong with blowing it on oneself. TD Jakes and Benny Hinn are clearly frauds, yet people keep believing in them and supporting them. It's sad, really.
2006-10-30 03:07:00 · answer #5 · answered by Zombie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that "It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for a wealthy man to enter the gates of Heaven. You have pretty much answered your own question.
2006-10-30 03:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by mudcat_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause they are making money selling religion to the fools. The government also gives them tax relief.
2006-10-30 03:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That does not send a good message, does it? I don't have an answer. Pray for them. That is so wrong. Remember though - they are not perfect, no one is. They need prayer and they need to get right with God.
2006-10-30 03:05:59 · answer #8 · answered by jworks79604 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can not answer that but so has king David at the end and soloman of the old testioment.
2006-10-30 03:08:02 · answer #9 · answered by Sam's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Compassion needn't cost anything more than the price one pays for learning how to give unconditionally."
Ricky J. Fico
2006-10-30 03:06:45 · answer #10 · answered by rickjfico 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋