Soft Prosperity Gospel

[rlvaughn]

In A Softer Prosperity Gospel: More Common Than You Think, David Schrock (pastor at Occoquan Bible Church in Woodbridge, VA) gives “Five Trademarks of Soft Prosperity,” beginning with:

First, soft prosperity elevates “blessings” over the blessed God. When blessings are divorced from the triune God, compromise ensues.

Second, soft prosperity detaches verses from the redemptive framework of the Bible.

 

[Bro. James]

Is this related to the joint adventure between Jo-el Osteen and Jo-seph Prince? Is there an antitrust law against cyberspace bilking?

The money changers are in the temple again.

Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Bro. James

 

[rsr]

I won't disagree with the thrust of the article, but I can't say I've heard it in any of the churches I've been in.

I have, however, witnessed "spiritual prosperity" abuses.