The value of a painting is determined by the popularity of the Artist who created it. When an artist is revered, his work is cherished.  When such is the case, counterfeits abound, seeking to draw the eye in another direction.  In most cases of forgery, greed is the motivation. While a forged painting may to all but the very expert, appear real, there is always at least one slight detail which will reveal its true character. This, however can never remove the value of the original painting.  What is required to discern the genuine from the fraudulent is time and study... to become an expert.

Likewise, there are many counterfeit Christians, who have fallen victim to forged doctrines and religious falsehoods.  The prosperity gospel preaches that you can have anything you want, just name it and claim it in the name of Yeshua/Jesus. This is simply not the Gospel in the Bible. We are told to love God and people and to share the Good News of Salvation, not given a means by which to amass worldly possessions.  God is not opposed to wealth. He blessed many a faithful person in the Bible, Abraham for example. But this came AFTER Abraham had proven himself a faithful and worthy recipient.  To preach otherwise is to draw people to Christ for the wrong reason, which is why I believe so many folks are like seed that is cast onto rocky ground.  They buy the line that life will be prosperous and when the  message begins to disintegrate,  doused in the harsh reality of life, they dry up and abandon the “faith.”  

No, the true Prosperity Gospel has nothing at all to do with the things on this earth.  It is riches beyond all comprehension which are stored up in the heart and released to be used for God’s purposes. The fruit of the Spirit....joy, peace, love, kindness....but most of all a lifeline to the Father established by Christ Himself.   That is the Gospel that I will preach and I will subscribe to no other. 

Salvation is free, but it is NOT easy and nowhere does He imply that it includes worldly prosperity.  Yeshua/Jesus said:

“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

The Lord also warns that end time persecution will come.  

“and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”  Matthew 10:22

When  end time persecution comes, my money will not save me....but the peace that passes all understanding will.