TV "Preachers"

Last night I watched part of the evening news where they spotlighted a prosperity gospel actor...uh "preacher" Kenneth Copeland.

It was obvious that Satan is winning some battles on multiple fronts

1. Thousands and thousands of people are being sent to hell by putting their faith in a false gospel
2. This is being done in the name of Christ - it is a blasphemous reproach to my Saviour's name - all the watchers of that program saw how clearly this ministry is for nothing more than making the preacher filthy rich
3. Millions of dollars are being given by these people who have been sold on the premise of laying up for themselves treasures on earth - would to God those people were blood bought Christians - investing in the true work of spreading the gospel around the world
4. As a result of these pawns of Satan - the attention has been turned to the question of "Should ministries have the tax benefits that they now do?" - Surely Satan would love to try to close the doors on some solid works around the country by getting their tax privileges removed because of the abuse of some money hungry man that has found his niche in fleecing people for money in the guise of Christianity...

2Pe 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
2Pe 2:2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
2Pe 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Would that we would be discerning in todays age - whether the teaching decieve through the prosperity gospel, through messages of "God only has wonderful things for you" with no mention of sin, repentance or judgment, through the seeker sensitive and emergent church movements that pervert the holiness of God and use a cloak of liberty to justify wickedness, through mancentered philosophy...the list goes on

We have a subtle enemy - a great deciever - able to transform into a minister of light

Satan would love nothing more than to see billions of people around this world sitting in church pews - so long as the message being preached and the faith being adhered to is one of rituals, works, covetousness and prosperity gospels - not of godly sorrow, repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ alone

2Co 11:13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
2Co 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
2Co 11:15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1Pe 5:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith...

Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Eph 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Eph 6:20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Throw their books in the trash, shut off their programs and lets pick up our Bibles and learn some discernment, amen?

There are billions of souls who have died without salvation, who would trade this world away for one more chance - the real gospel needs to be earnestly contended for - now!

Jud 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Jud 1:4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Is this a condemnation of all TV preachers, no, quite honestly I dont watch them - perhaps there are some that are sincere and have only the best intentions... but i'd be very careful - check out their websites and compare their doctrine with the Bible. Consider the fact that they are trying to solicit money from you rather than encouraging you to go to a Bible believing local church for your edification, encouragement, the work of the ministry and the giving of the Lord's tithes and your offerings.