Doctrine of the TV Preacher

In the world of Christianity there are several "elite" preachers who grace the airwaves of our nation. They are the "cream of the crop" the "superstars of the pulpit" that stand as inevitable examples of what "we" have become today in Christianity. The list is a "who's who" list that includes names like Joel Osteen, Rod Parsley, Paula White, Benny Hinn, and Joyce Meyer. These names have become the identifying name for the popular Christian movement in the world, and each one has what you might call a "cult following" of good hearted Christian devotees. With the charisma and fashion sense of a movie star they are the self proclaimed "voice of God" in these last days. The only problem is the content that is being preached. As you begin to truly listen to the message of many of these famous voices, you will begin to notice several things that do not line up with the Bible that they preach out of. If you listen closely you will find

1. The twisting of God's word to fit the message they are trying to convey
2. Adding to the word of God, quoting scripture out of context
3. That the gospel has been reduced to a self help, get all you can get gospel that does away with the foundational truths in scripture
4. Spiritual Witchcraft, numerology, etc
5. And false prophecies given out in the name of "God"

Now, we have to be very careful here because we must always remember that the word of God does teach us to not touch "His anointed." But, we also have the duty to judge those around us by their fruits. And as we stand and look at the fruits of our modern day superstar preachers, we see a disturbing site.

What's happened? The bible clearly says that in the last days, many would depart from the truth, and having itching ears, they would heap unto themselves teachers. Now, this is exactly what we have witnessed take place in the modern day church. We have heaped to ourselves teachers who have proclaimed a self satisfying gospel that pleases our flesh rather than building up our Spirits. We have hailed these men as prophets of the Lord when they prophecy falsley. We have lifted them up as God's mouthpiece, when they have refused to preach the name of Jesus. We have supported their works and added money to their pocket books, while they have preached a false doctrine. Untold millions of people are being led astray right before our eyes and we don't even realize what is taking place!

Here we are, in the last days. Just before Jesus Christ comes back. Our world is dying. People are hopelessly bound by sin. Perversion is spilling over the seals of hell's gates right onto our streets. Marriages are being ripped apart. Homes are being ravaged by the enemy. Nations are at war. Teenagers are cutting themselves. America's moral clock has come right of the hinges, and Satan is on an all out offensive against the body of Christ! And the message of the hour is Prosperity? The message of the hour is my inheritance? Give me a break!

I believe that the message today coming from our pulpits grieves the heart of God. To think, that we have the opportunity to reach millions with the saving gospel of Jesus Christ, but instead we preach Money, Money, Money. Shame on us! It is our own lust that has emboldened the preachers of today to preach such a watered down gospel. My fear is that the Church today, has fulfilled the scripture that declares "there would be a great falling away." We have fallen from biblical truths, fallen from Spiritual discipline, fallen from the true voice of God. It is time that we the church wake up! It is time that we realize what is being perpetrated upon the body of Christ, and that we begin to sound the alarm! It is time, that we return to Holiness, Evangelism, and the truth of the Gospel!

Don't you agree?