John Piper on the Prosperity Gospel

One of the greatest travesties of the Christian church in America is the persistent propagation of what has been called the "prosperity gospel". This gospel, preached on Christian television programs by several prominent American pastors, basically teaches that the distinguishing mark of being a Christian is the accompaniment of great health, lavish wealth, and problem-free living. An absence of these things in the life of the Christian, in their view, should be cause to doubt God's hand of blessing upon you. The most troubling aspect of this false teaching is the exportation of this philosophy to people around the globe. I would hate to be one of the bearers of this message on Judgment Day. The video speaks for itself.