Emphasis on donations with promises of personal gain

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Regarding your own church, consider the following to determine its alignment: Teaching and Sermons: Do they focus on material gain or spiritual growth and service to others?

Financial Practices: Is there an emphasis on donations with promises of personal gain, or is giving encouraged as an act of worship and aid to the community?

Community and Support: Does your church provide spiritual support during hardships, acknowledging trials as a part of the Christian journey? Reflecting on these questions can help determine where your church stands in relation to the prosperity gospel. Ultimately, the church's alignment should be gauged by how closely it follows scripture's broader teachings on wealth, suffering, community, and salvation.

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