Bible Verses About "What Is Wrong with the Prosperity Gospel"
The prosperity gospel falsely promises that faith guarantees health and wealth, contradicting Jesus' teaching that discipleship involves suffering, self-denial, and cross-bearing.
The prosperity gospel falsely promises that faith guarantees health and wealth, contradicting Jesus' teaching that discipleship involves suffering, self-denial, and cross-bearing.
"In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." — John 16:33 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Wrong with the Prosperity Gospel?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
"All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
"My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."
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