Thread: Look who's back.

Originally Posted by Smitty

I remember when pastor Parsley was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015. But he came through that trial of affliction and God healed him.
Regardless of that miracle, I think he has put a lot more emphasis on money in the last 10-15 years. Rod has had Mike Murdock and Paula White on his telecast. I viewed these in the past. Way overboard with "send in a seed" and God will meet your need. I would characterize the pitch as "hocus pocus" giving. Rod Parsley founded World Harvest church in 1977. In the 80's and 90's I used to listen to him and even ordered some of his tape series. But as of late (over a decade), he has gotten off track with the money thing.

Seems like the one I saw he was talking about a special blessing for a 1k gift. Something like that.

Originally Posted by fuego

Seems like the one I saw he was talking about a special blessing for a 1k gift. Something like that.

Dr. Murdock was a favorite of the Crouches at telethon time. He could talk you out of a $1000.00 gift to TBN if you were a gullible unaware Christian. Here he is on another telethon. Paula white was on "Breakthrough" with Dr. Parsley, and she was ranting all about the $1000.00 "First Fruits" harvest seed. She's also pleaded for the $1,144.00 "Resurrection" seed to send in on a different telecast. Mike and Paula can be very convincing. I've heard pastor Parsley use her "First Fruits" pitch himself.

Mike Murdock can talk you out of a $1000.00




Voice of the Prophets donation. Someone is about to send you that million-dollar check. She claims there is a Department of Treasury in Heaven. She hinted you can buy an eternal reward (treasure) in heaven.



I agree that a believer can store up treasure in heaven (Matt 6:20). I believe in the blessings of giving (Luke 6:38). I've have even been a recipient of financial blessings. But some of the claims and persuasive language that some TV minsters make in order to get Christians to send in money is preposterous.

I pray it doesn't cost them their salvation. I wouldn't touch doing that kind of thing with a 10 foot pole. I have too much fear of God. People work hard for they're money and then fleecing it from them with false doctrine.

Originally Posted by fuego

I pray it doesn't cost them their salvation. I wouldn't touch doing that kind of thing with a 10 foot pole. I have too much fear of God. People work hard for they're money and then fleecing it from them with false doctrine.

I believe Benny Hinn repented of the $1000.00 shenanigans seed faith he used to bilk unsuspecting Christians out of their money.
Again, I believe in giving. I am a giver. God loves a cheerful giver. I know the Holy Spirit's voice when he moves upon me to give into kingdom advances missions, special offerings, supporting church endeavors, etc.) I don't need a manipulative fast talking TV preacher to tell me to send in that check immediately, or put your gift on your credit card. The phones are open. God is not a genie who will grant you 3 wishes according to how much seed you sow.

Originally Posted by Smitty

I believe Benny Hinn repented of the $1000.00 shenanigans seed faith he used to bilk unsuspecting Christians out of their money.

He did, but he got back into it. I saw a video where apparently he started doing it again. Seems like it was a Dr. Brown video.

Originally Posted by fuego

He did, but he got back into it. I saw a video where apparently he started doing it again. Seems like it was a Dr. Brown video.

I think the theological explanation for going back to "old practices" is backsliding.