Category Archives: The “Prosperity Gospel” fails because the obsession with rewards on earth, leads to a complete neglect of rewards in heaven.

The Book of Job Refutes the Prosperity Gospel. Job 17.

Image: Jim Bakker in 2025. “If I want to believe God for a $65 million dollar plane, you cannot stop me.” –Creflo Dollar, as quoted in God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies, by Costi Hinn, Zondervan, 2019. It is true that we reap what we sow. SowingContinue reading “The Book of Job Refutes the Prosperity Gospel. Job 17.”

Is it Wrong to Desire Rewards?

Bruce Wilkinson wrote A LIFE GOD REWARDS, examining the statements of Jesus about rewards in Heaven. Wilkinson concludes Heaven will be loaded with rewards.  God will lavish rewards on you for things you do for Him.  But isn’t it wrong for you to WANT rewards?  Wouldn’t it be better to serve God without thinking aboutContinue reading “Is it Wrong to Desire Rewards?”