Prosperity preachers prey on that fear: they preach that God wants us all to be rich and happy, and it’s okay to have extra money and live a good life full of luxuries.” “It’s a good gig,” Kaldar reflected. “Nobody wants to go to church and be condemned every Sunday, and the congregation is either rich already or—” “Hoping to get rich,” Audrey finished. “Good works aren’t necessary—besides giving generously to the church, of course.” “Of course.” Audrey wrinkled her nose. “The church needs money.” Indeed. “All that guilt and all those assets, wrapped in a lovely package.”
Yikes. It’s true.
