This is good stuff Truthfrees, you should post here the rest that you pm'd me. It would fit nicely here.
Peace...
As per my forum post:
I've studied the
Introduction as well.
The last 7 paragraphs of the
Introduction are a great synopsis of:
1. What point KH is trying to make with his book
2. Who he's talking to
3. Why he's written the book.
I think those last 7 paragraphs might help clarify what he means in the other chapters, especially the "correction" chapters.
I believe KH has been greatly misunderstood on the 3 points I mentioned, and people have drawn wrong conclusions about he says and means.
The last 7 paragraphs of the
Introduction are:
1 paragraph BEFORE the heading
Finding Balance Between Extremes and 6 paragraphs that follow that heading.
Here's my notes on the Introduction Chapter:
I feel the last 7 paragraphs of the Introduction are crucial to properly understanding 1. who KH is talking to, 2. why he's writing this book, 3. what he feels is the problem.
Paragraph 0. 1 paragraph before the heading
Finding Balance Between Extremes.
"
There is no Midas TOUCH or magical FORMULA for MATERIAL success."
People make formulas, or think some people are blessed and others aren't.
"
There are biblical principles concerning prosperity and blessing that God honors ACCORDING TO HIS WORD."
People aren't following scripture, they're adding or subtracting from scripture. They're following their flesh and not the truth of scripture. They might have a love of money rather than love of God and of truth.
Paragraph 1. The 1st paragraph AFTER the heading
Finding Balance Between Extremes.
"
I have seen some FAITHFUL men of God stay the course and move ACCURATELY with the TRUTH of the WORD and the HOLY SPIRIT, resulting in GREAT BLESSING for a host of believers. Unfortunately, I have also seen many others become sidetracked by EXTREMISM, ultimately SHIPWRECKING THEIR MINISTRIES and hurting and disillusioning many people in the process."
KH describes 2 types of ministers. I don't believe KH was calling KC or his teachings extreme. I believe KH was addressing OTHERS who are twisting the teachings of KC and other FAITHFUL men of God.
These extremists are shipwrecking their ministries and harming people. We've seen those wounded people here on the forum.
Paragraph 3. "
There are people who are preaching that GETTING RICH is the MAIN FOCUS of faith, that God's MAIN CONCERN is your MATERIAL well-being, and that MONEY is the MEASURE of TRUE SPIRITUALITY."
None of this is taught by KC or FAITHFUL wof preachers. KH is talking about twisted teachings of non-founders, possibly lone-ranger, independent teachers. He's certainly not talking against the sound teaching of KC and the FAITHFUL ministers we listen to.
These kind of twisted teachings sound similar to KC's teachings, but ARE REALLY about fleshly materialism, and have nothing to do with being blessed to be a blessing.
Paragraph 4. "
In this time of AFFLUENCE and ABUNDANCE, there is increasing concern among RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN LEADERS over the alarming increase of CONFUSION, ERROR, EXTREMISM, regarding the PROSPERITY MESSAGE. I feel compelled to speak out to the church at large."
KH doesn't mean KC and other FAITHFUL ministers and their teaching. IT's the extreme teachers who twist sound teachings. KC helps those who struggle financially. The extremists have a whole different outlook. They're interested in GIMMICKS to draw in huge offerings for their ministry and care nothing for the people.
Paragraph 5. "
There is no lasting JOY in THINGS money can buy and prosperity WITHOUT ETERNAL PURPOSE leads to disappointment and dissatisfaction."
Again this is NOT KC's teaching. The web is full of nonsense saying this book is about KC and his teachings. The extremists DO focus on earthly materialism, and have no real eternal purpose to their teaching. It's veiled selfishness, greed, lust.
Paragraph 6. "
I want to share with you the truths I learned through CAREFUL STUDY and APPLICATION of GOD'S WORD and by diligently listening to the VOICE of the HOLY SPIRIT."
All these INTRODUCTORY points make it clear this book is not about KC.
KH, KC, CC, and FAITHFUL wof ministers live this same way: careful study and application of God's Word, and diligently listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
This book is about people who've twisted KC's teaching.
Once I understood this, I could see what KH was REALLY saying, and I agree.
He's speaking EXCLUSIVELY to EXTREMISM and UNSOUND teachers and their "love of money" teaching.
You're doing a great job of blessing the wof forum.
I'm glad you're here influencing us as the Lord leads you.
Please continue to teach here.