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(Clip) Warning Of Coming Prosperity Doctrines From America
David Wilkerson
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David Wilkerson

(Clip) Warning Of Coming Prosperity Doctrines From America

David Wilkerson · 5:16

David Wilkerson warns that the church is facing a severe trial from rising prosperity doctrines that distort the gospel and hinder true longing for Christ's return.
This sermon addresses the prevalence of false doctrines and spiritual movements infiltrating the church, emphasizing the importance of staying rooted in the Word of God amidst trials and temptations. It warns against the allure of prosperity gospel and materialism, urging believers to prioritize seeking God's kingdom above earthly riches and comforts. The speaker prophesies about the challenges the church will face, paralleling it to the trial faced by the children of Hebrew in their unwavering commitment to God's Word.

Full Transcript

Now that I believe is coming to this church, to the church, to the evangelical church in Chile. I don't want to have this prepared, but this is burning in my heart. In 50 years, I've seen every conceivable doctrine known to mankind. I've seen every spiritual movement that has come down the road. And I can't understand, when I see so many young pastors, I see so many that are being sucked in and drawn in and moved by these various doctrines. Never in history has the church been so shaken. Never has so much false doctrine come out of the United States. But not out of the United States, but from South America and from around the world. And I'm telling you now, I stand here in the anointing of the Holy Ghost. I stand here sent by God to prophesy to you, and to tell you, the first meeting, the first time I stand here, that your church is going through a trial. It's facing a trial of the very thing that the children of Hebrew faced. This was a trial, not of their confidence in God, or their love for God. You see, the king was not moved by their testimony. He was not moved by their holy living. He was not moved by their preaching. There's one thing that moved him, one thing that caused him to turn the nation away from idolatry, that there were three men who would not be moved from the Word of God, from the Scripture by which they were living their lives, that would pay with their lives not to give in to some new kind of worship, some new doctrine, that promised them gold and silver and prosperity. They were tested by whether or not they were going to stick to the Word of God. Your country is going to be invaded with every false doctrine on the face of the earth, every new teaching, and they're going to gather men to themselves. We have the prosperity doctrine in the United States that has swept millions into that. Let me tell you where this gospel ends, this gospel that God wants you rich. Now folks, I live in a nice home, and I drive a nice car, and I believe God wants to bless his people, but he said you don't have to seek those things. He said you seek first my kingdom and my righteousness, and I'll add these things to you. But this is what it comes down to, that one of the most well-known prosperity preachers in America, on television, says you have heard of the coming of Christ. Forget about it. Jesus can't come until you have your new car and your new house. This is where it ends. No more longing for the coming of Jesus. No more yearning for his appearing.

Sermon Outline

  1. I
    • The rise of false doctrines in the church
    • Historical perspective on spiritual movements
    • Current trial facing the evangelical church
  2. II
    • The example of the Hebrew children’s faithfulness
    • The king’s resistance to their testimony and holiness
    • Their refusal to compromise Scripture for prosperity
  3. III
    • The invasion of prosperity doctrines from America
    • The dangers of prosperity gospel promises
    • The distortion of longing for Christ’s return

Key Quotes

“Never has so much false doctrine come out of the United States.” — David Wilkerson
“There were three men who would not be moved from the Word of God, from the Scripture by which they were living their lives.” — David Wilkerson
“One of the most well-known prosperity preachers in America says you have heard of the coming of Christ. Forget about it.” — David Wilkerson

Application Points

  • Stay grounded in Scripture and resist teachings that promise material wealth over spiritual growth.
  • Maintain a longing for Christ’s return rather than being distracted by earthly prosperity.
  • Evaluate teachings and pastors carefully to avoid being drawn into false doctrines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main warning David Wilkerson gives in this sermon?
He warns that prosperity doctrines are infiltrating the church, leading believers away from true faith and longing for Jesus’ return.
How does Wilkerson describe the trial the church is facing?
He compares it to the trial faced by the Hebrew children who refused to abandon God’s Word despite threats to their lives.
Does Wilkerson reject all blessings or prosperity?
No, he acknowledges God’s blessings but emphasizes seeking God’s kingdom first rather than pursuing wealth as a primary goal.
What is the danger of the prosperity gospel according to the sermon?
It can cause believers to lose their desire for Christ’s return and focus on material gain instead of spiritual faithfulness.
What biblical example does Wilkerson use to illustrate faithfulness?
He references the three Hebrew children in Daniel 3 who refused to worship idols or compromise their faith.

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