Prosperity theology
Prosperity theology or
Prosperity doctrine is the doctrine that prosperity and success in business is external evidence of God's favor. This favor may be
preordained, or granted in return for
prayer or
merit-making.
Prosperity theology is commonly a part of
televangelist and
pentecostal churches which claims God wants
Christians to be successful in every way, especially in their finances. Proponents of this doctrine claim that its purpose is funding of preaching throughout the World, and is based largely on a Bible verse (
Deuteronomy 8:18) which says, "God gives you the power to get wealth to establish his covenant." Critics, on the other hand, claim that the doctrine is used by its proponents to become wealthy at the expense of persons who give or that the doctrine's focus on material wealth is misguided. Some of the evangelists adhering to prosperity theology include
Kenneth Copeland,
Benny Hinn,
Nasir Saddiki,
Robert Tilton, and
Peter Popoff.
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Prosperity gospel*
Toronto blessing*
Predestination*
Asceticism*
Irresistible grace*
The Protestant Ethic Thesis Donald Frey, Wake Forest University, eh.net*
"capitalism", latter-rain.com *
"Between Faith and Fund-Raising", By JULIAN GEARING, ASIAWEEK, SEPTEMBER 17, 1999 VOL. 25 NO. 37*
"Expect God's Favor: Interview with Joel Osteen"Faith, Wealth, & Possessions
