Televangelists have an extended historical past of claiming embarrassing issues on TV. The Bible teaches that the phrases we communicate replicate what’s in our hearts (Luke 6:45).
So let's check out ten loopy feedback made by televangelists.
1. “YOU ARE GOD”
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Paul Crouch, Kenneth Copeland and Creflo Greenback train that we’re gods. Bible instructor Justin Peters says these spiritual leaders “demean God and deify man.”
“I’m a little bit god. I’ve His title. I’m one with Him. I’m in a covenant relationship. I’m a little bit god. Let the critics be gone!” says Paul Crouch.
Kenneth Copeland: “You might be no matter He’s.”
Creflo greenback: “You might be gods (small 'g')”
2. HOLY GHOST MACHINE GUN
Some televangelists have been accused of threatening their critics and potential informants.
On this video, Benny Hinn admits that he wish to kill his critics with a “Holy Ghost machine gun.”
“Typically I want God would give me a Holy Ghost machine gun. I'd shoot your head off!”
3. PARTICIPATION IN THE FUNERAL OF TBN CRITICS
Final yr, Brittany Koper, the granddaughter of Trinity Broadcasting Community founders Paul and Jan Crouch, sued her former attorneys and revealed damaging details about the community's administration. After her lawsuit, the video was featured on TBN's Behind the Scenes present. Paul Crouch says he attended the funeral of two TBN critics.
Paul Crouch says, “God assist anybody who would attempt to get in the best way of TBN, which was God's plan. I attended the funeral of a minimum of two individuals who tried to do this.”
4. HOLY SPIRIT CLIMATE?
Jesus warned the Pharisees to not blaspheme the Holy Spirit. Some TV critics would possibly accuse Benny Hinn and his spouse Suzanne of such blasphemy.
On this video, Suzanne tells churchgoers, “In case your engine isn't operating, you recognize what you want? A holy spirit enema proper up your rear, as a result of… God gained't tolerate that.”
5. THE FAITH HEALER KICKS PEOPLE TO HEAL THEM
Practically half one million individuals flocked to Lakeland, Florida, to listen to Canadian televangelist Todd Bentley preach in 2008. Bentley's reputation exploded after he left his spouse for an additional girl. On this video, Bentley says God advised him to kick a lady within the face to heal her.
“And there's this previous woman worshiping proper in entrance of the stage. And the Holy Spirit spoke to me, come the reward of religion. He mentioned, 'I'm going to kick her within the face,'” he says.
6. I AM A BILLIONAIRE
Kenneth Copeland preaches the gospel of prosperity. Copeland argues that one thing is improper if a Christian doesn’t get wealthy.
On this clip, Copeland says he's a billionaire. “I’m a billionaire as a result of the duty that the Lord gave me mentioned, 'I need you to start out awarding a billion stream.'
7. THE MONEY IS COMING TO ME NOW
Among the prosperity preachers consider within the optimistic creed, which is the concept we are able to discuss issues into existence.
Within the video, preacher Leroy Thompson shouts, “God mentioned, 'It's time to inform the cash you don't belong to the depraved, you belong to us.' (..) The cash will come to me instantly!”
8. DONATE BY CREDIT CARD TO CANCEL DEBT
When you've ever labored in a retail firm, you've most likely discovered “shut the sale.” Televangelists use related strategies to obtain donations.
On this video, Mike Murdock asks his viewers to donate $1,000. Murdock says God will wipe out the donor's bank card debt in the event that they donate by bank card.
“When you train your religion, God will wipe out your bank card debt.”
9. DIVORCE YOUR ALZHEIMER'S WIFE
Pat Robertson has been providing recommendation and answering questions from 700 Membership viewers for years.
On this video, Robertson advises a husband to divorce his spouse who has Alzheimer's illness.
“I do know it sounds merciless, but when he needs to do one thing, he ought to divorce her and begin over…”
10. NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS
In 1991, Jimmy Swaggart's second prostitute-related scandal occurred. He was interrupted whereas driving and his passenger was a prostitute. The following Sunday, Swaggart advised his church, “The Lord advised me it's none of your corporation, it's none of your corporation,” in keeping with The Related Press.
