Following TBN Off a Cliff

Dan Edelen, who is a charismatic, has a good post today called Following TBN Off a Cliff. He writes:

Nowadays, I hate to even admit I’m a charismatic. Sure, every sect within Christianity has its quirks, but sadly for charismatics, their quirks wind up hosting Christian TV shows with sets that look like 18th century French whorehouses.

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As for the prosperity gospel charismatic types out there, all I can say is this: Is anyone policing the affairs of these folks? I’m avoiding naming names here since that’s not what this blog is all about, but what’s with the excess made off the backs of poor, foolish souls who give money to these notable “ministers” and their “ministries”? And why is no one being held accountable? I understand a lot of these “ministers” don’t answer to any policing denomination, but they should still answer to the charismatics who are supporting them! (I’ll have more to say about that later.) That it took the government to step in and ask what the heck is going on with some of these ministries is shameful and shows the total lack of discernment by charismatics.

He also breaks down what he sees to be many problematic facets of the contemporary use of the gift of prophecy. He closes with five points for charismatics to act upon:

Boycott TBN.

Start asking for accountability from these celebrity charismatic preachers.

Get out of the charismatic ghetto.

Say no to fluff.

Get the spiritual focus off everyone, ourselves included, and back onto Christ.