Equally Corrupt: 'Prosperity Message' and its Smear

[PAC-fit]

Sound New Testament prosperity. Isn't that the preferred course? All should at some point come to a welcomed understanding of prosperity as defined in the Bible. In addition, they should also be aware of a massive hissing undercurrent among many un-affiliated with Pentecostalism churchgoing folk - the incessant taunting remarks they hold against Pentecostalism and their link to the error-strapped prosperity message. Seriously, though frowned upon by his own, The Midas Touch was the public memo given to disperse Pentecostal excesses. This piece from CBN is a brief but good explanation of that year 2000 rebuke memo,

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Beloved, I pray you to prosper concerning all things and to be in good health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 1:2)

 

[ResidentAlien]

I don't give much credence to anything Ken Hagin said.

 

[PAC-fit]

I don't give much credence to anything Ken Hagin said.

I’ve got my opinion of him aside from the popularity of his many accomplishments. So, what was it that set Kenneth Hagin long ‘distinguished’ career apart from his peers, the rest of Pentecostal instructors? He exhibited evidence of supply beyond.

Supply of Wealth

One curiously enough, he had a track record of being ready to distribute funds when needed. Back in the day of his travels, he became known for restoring failing businesses when faced with closure while also he himself experiencing interspersed lack on occasion. But his testimony was that to offset this, in prayer, he would call those ‘’ministering spirits’’ to go forth, return and meet certain financial needs which happened with much success. How much? I have no idea, but still cause for curiousness.

’’Laugh or Fall’’

K.H.Sr. would often tell the listener what the Lord told him as he passed through the congregation/audience, if he touches or waves his hand, the Lord said ‘’they will either laugh or fall’’. This can be seen on several YouTube videos, after a message, he would descend from the stage and walk among the audience, combing the isles while citing his favorite verse:

‘’When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing, ,’’ (Psalm 126:1,2)​

Over the years, this has produced a either one or the other, a whirlwind of attacks, or strong following; each stating either ‘’demon possession’’ or ‘’anointing of the Holy Ghost’’.

The problems with Kenneth Hagin Sr. as I see it.

Issues:

Laid hands on men suddenly. (1Timothy 5:22)
Did not forbid mass tongues. (1Corinthians 5:23,14:27-28)
Did not forbid acts of mass disorderliness (although most ushers remained immune?). (1Corinthians 14:40)

Kenneth E. Hagin - sampler

 

[ResidentAlien]

A good subtitle for The Midas Touch would've been, "How to get rich without looking like you're trying to get rich."

 

[PAC-fit]

A good subtitle for The Midas Touch would've been, "How to get rich without looking like you're trying to get rich."

Can't deny the thought did cross my mind, the article itself lent a bit of dance away.

Still, the big-name Leaders had strayed so far from 3John 1:2, if anyone would have been in the position to call out their tangents, it would have been him. And whether or not KH was too close to that fire himself would take someone with access to the spreadsheets. For I have seen Pentecostal meetings into the thousands, all who would physically applaud when it came time for collections. Uh, how does it go,

For I know your eagerness to help, , But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (2Cr 9:2,6,7)

 

[PAC-fit]

I have seen Pentecostal meetings into the thousands

, , sorry, members that is, not meetings.

 

[PAC-fit]

By now, a number of you would have discovered the OP post's revealing 'The Midas Touch' which was directed at the Swaggart / Bakker fallout cast of preachers of the late nineties, some ten years later. Most all of these which yes, was found fleecing the people for funds that had in effect, become an abnormal version of New Testament prosperity, , , with one exception, ''the widow's mite''.

Wikipedia's slant paints a rosy picture on the results, ''The Bakker and Swaggart scandals had a profound effect on the world of televangelism, causing greater media scrutiny of TV ministers and their finances.'' Far from it, deep in the heart of Christendom is found the smearmonger, which cares little for the strife it sets into motion.