One of my husband's and my biggest pet-peeves is the constant use of the so-called "health, wealth, and prosperity gospel." We've known so many people who were looking for a quick-fix miracle cure for their finances, health problems, job issues, etc, etc, and they thought that by saying they believe in God and are "Christians" that He would come down and solve every problem to their liking.
Some of these people were deceived and others just plain lazy. The first chose to believe the hwp gospel when a good speaker came on tv (or to their church, town, etc). The lazy ones just chose to ignore the verses of Scripture which explain that as Christians we will face more hardship because we believe.
The truth is God does look out and provide for His children and wants us to enjoy life to the fullest. But that does not mean He gives us everything we wish we could have. He cares about what is best for us, and sometimes it is not to heal from cancer, get the $100k job, or anything else we may think we need. We live for His glory, not ours. And for those who believe, it is our pleasure and honor to live this way.
My husband and I enjoy Pastor John Piper's sermons and books more than any other living pastor. He doesn't play around, and he's offended a number of people. (Yet his congregation is one of the largest...) Anyway, there is a Youtube video someone put together with Rev. Piper's thoughts about the hwp gospel. I've pasted the link to it below. It is not for the faint of heart, so think hard before watching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTc_FoELt8s
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