Has Benny Hinn figured out how to put a camel through a needle's eye yet?

Question

Does he need help from Creflo A. Dollar, Joyce Meyer and Kenneth Copeland?

luvslife: It's a reference to Matthew 19:24

Aww... thanks, Cinthia. (((Cinthia)))

prana_devi: That's a nice story that has been around since at least the 15th century, but most Biblical scholars and historians disagree with it. There has never been any evidence of a gate in Jerusalem called the "Camel's Eye."

Here's a quote:
"A brief survey of sermons or search on the Internet reveals how many perpetuate the myth of the small gate in Jerusalem. Victorian travellers to the Holy Land even claim to have been shown it. The inaccuracy may appear harmless but it is neither good scholarship nor good exposition. The exaggerated and contrasted size is deliberate and is not an overt judgement on riches or poverty. Jesus reflects on how hard it often is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. The riches are a distraction and hard to share if one is too attached to them."
Found at this website:
http://www.biblicalhebrew.com/nt/camelneedle.htm

Answer 1

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I had thought of this question! YOU are the bomb!

Answer 2

LOL, not unless he's actually done some really great historical research into the cultural context of many of the Bible verses that get trotted out so frequently with no concept of what they actually referred to when they were written.

In the city (I THINK it was Jerusalem, but I could be wrong) there were only a couple of gates through which you could enter. Most were only big enough for people to go through. If you were bringing a camel in, you had to go through the one gate big enough to allow you to do so - called the Eye of the Needle. However, the gate wasn't large enough for a camel to just walk through - you had to unload the camel, get it to go onto its knees, and walk through the gate that way.

So the Bible verse is actually quite a nice one if you know what it's actually in reference to - it means that to get into Heaven, you'll need to leave behind all your burdens, and humble yourself (get on your knees). Taking that verse out of context makes it seem pretty impossible to ever get there...and it's that's the case, why bother?? But leaving behind your worldly concerns and becoming humble is much more acheivable. Don't ya think?

It's really sad that so many religions don't want their people to think critically about their faith - as a bit of academic study can really shed ALOT of light onto various faiths. You can start to see clearly where elements were just invented by man for socio-polictical control, and where the actual nuggets of true spirituality are. It can help you get to the core of the faith, without all the ridiculous dogma and programmed fear getting in the way. Just the other day on the subway I heard a women who was talking about religion with a person in their young 20s say to the guy "If you're thinking about your religion, you'll never get it. You have 2 choices. You're either going to Heaven, or you're going to Hell...and if you're looking at religion from an intellectual stance, then you already made you decision and will burn for eternity." Honestly, that viewpoint is the most frightening thing I've ever heard. Anyone or any system that doesn't want you to think is no good for anyone!!!!!

Sorry. I ranted there.

But hopefully my comments on the eye of the needle were helpful. :)

Answer 3

Indeed he has (so to say) he has sacrificed a lifelong career to preaching the word of God. Should he accept money? If his heart is true and his sacrifice is authentic then blessed be he who has attained such wisdom honestly. And pure runs the blood through his heart which is dedicated to living happily to keep the word going strong and for believers who do not judge but say Amen to his journey and appreciate the word. The key is what you have sacrificed for Jesus. Not a magic trick like passing a Camel through a needles eye. The near impossible task of possessing a pure flowing heart. A miracle is what this would take. But if you don't pray for a miracle until one happens then how will you know if one miracle (the most necessary one) ever will happen...for you.

Mathews 19:29

And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life.

Answer 4

I believe these 2 are more sincere than the other 2.
Joyce Meyer and Kenneth Copeland.
I'm a Christian and it just galls me to see the evangelical TV used as it is used. I've often wondered what does God think when he looks down and sees these people sitting in baroque golden chairs that look like thrones rather than the feeding the poor with the money.
Unfortunately this is the perception of non believers about Christians.
That is why I no longer watch it.

Answer 5

How dare you insult such a handsome white suited man of God. Benny Hinn is a saint.

He is a man of God and he can do what he wants because God is on his side. He may not be able to put a camel through a needle's eye but I'll be he could put a Bible up his wazooo!

Answer 6

Didn't Jesus Christ say I've been poor (as the son of a carpenter, Joseph) and I've been rich (as a traveling Evangelist in Israel making water into wine, walking on lakes, and turning grape juice and crackers into human flesh and blood) and rich is better?

Didn't Jesus say his Father had many mansions, gold streets, gates of giant pearls, and that it was, by birthright, his too?

So Jesus is as rich as God Almighty since Jesus is God Almighty?

Answer 7

nicely, there easily is a distinction between the two. A camel could under no circumstances get by the attention of a needle. hence, a wealthy guy could no longer achievable get to Heaven. a coarse thread would have an exceedingly problematical time getting by, even nevertheless it would be achievable. for sure, that presumes that a wealthy could get there even nevertheless it would be very complicated. I have not have been given any reason to doubt what's written. money is on the middle of all abomination to God. It ha single handedly led tens of millions faraway from God. It governs modern-day way of life, inflicting human beings to concentration on it truly of God. the numerous steps a guy is going by to get wealthy or guard it fairly is an abomination to God. Any stable wealthy guy would provide it away. in basic terms like Jesus suggested. provide it to the unfavourable. and that i easily do no longer understand a wealthy guy who would not stay like one. easily i understand that if I have been given a million money, i'd be incapable of overlooking the numerous needy human beings interior the international. and that i do no longer recommend ravenous african little ones on television. I recommend every physique, which includes the unfavourable human beings around me, those having it so tough they are approximately to get evicted or see their electrical energy close off. There are too many needy human beings interior the international to justify being wealthy in any respect. hence, it fairly is an abomination to God to be wealthy. for this reason, impossible to be wealthy and make it to His Kingdom. Repenting potential to flee from the Sin and stay away. So, repenting from being rich potential to furnish it away.

Answer 8

It is easier to put the needle through the camel, although a little uncomfortable for the camel.

Answer 9

to me, Benny Hinn is a false teacher. I think his ministry is only about himself and he has turned against God & Jesus.
he leads people away from Christ and not towards them.

the other 3, I do not really know enough about them to say

Answer 10

Benny Hinn nor any of the others have ever claimed to be magicians. That is a weird question to ask.

Answer 11

Not yet, but keep your eyes open for a new Chris Angel stunt soon.