The theology of blessings alienates people that are struggling. Whether it is health, financial, emotional, relational or any other difficulty beyond our control, this belief excludes us when times are tough. The wake of damage this idea leaves behind is staggering.
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Oh, the damaging things that we can do to people in the name of religious prosperity and preservation…..
Yes. It can make us feel like we’ve done something wrong. I think a theology of suffering is more accurate within the Christian life, with eternal glory to come. The blessing is in Christ’s love – there can be no guarantees of earthly ‘success’.
Perfectly said.
Well said, thank you.
Well put….I agree.
Thank you.