How did the King send His Son into this world? Born in lowly Bethlehem, raised in despised Nazareth, part of a pious but poor family that offered two doves because they could not afford a lamb, Christ wandered the countryside dependent on others to open their homes, because He didn't have one of His own.
Prosperity theology sees as our model the ascended heavenly Lord rather than the descended earthly servant. Jesus warned His disciples not to follow a lordship model, but His own servant model. In this life, we are to share in His cross -- in the next life we will share in His crown.
In verses that will never be embroidered, framed or posted on refrigerators, the King promised persecution, betrayal, flogging and being dragged before courts and tried for our faith. He warned --
So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own. - Luke 14:33
John Piper and the Prosperity Gospel
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