Christian Book Sales Top 50: 'Prosperity' Books Just Aren't WINNING

[MsBones1950]

just stopped in to say hi

[churchyreal]

I just went back to that website you was talking about and the #1 book "Heaven is for real" is still #1. The top 10 are now "Not a fan" by Kyle Idleman (I have the book and love it), Radical Together by David Platt, Radical by David Platt, Crazy Love & Erasing Hell by Francis Chan, the Standard Sunday School Commentary for KJV (regular and large print) and Jesus Calling. A "prosperity" book is 29 on the list. Very interesting.

[phimos5392]

My brother, you know why they are not going for it....BECAUSE THEY ARE BROKE, CAN'T GET A JOB or THEY KNOW SOMEONE who is in that situation. Things don't seem to be getting better & IT IS TIME to seek Jesus more & more, not "WINNING" according the WORLD'S definition of "winning".

nice vid!

[tricey2300]

I like your videos. I don't want to say this but u seem to me a type of person who is proud of his education. Just a thought. Please don't be angry with me.

[NYTNinAmerica]

@tricey2300, not angry at all. But I would like to say that in the 200+ of videos I've done since Aug 2007, not once have I ever made reference to my level of education. Proper understanding of scripture and walking in The Spirit are not matters of education -- but of will, a spiritually renewed mind, and commitment to Christ.

I hope I've answered your question.

[wprior]

What do you believe the Bible teaches about tithing and prosperity? I understand that you are against the "Name it, Claim it" type of Faith teachers, but certainly the idea of winning, prosperity, or success has some value and importance in the Bible. I've watched a few videos where you seem to "debunk" some questionable teaching, but what do you actually believe is the truth on the subject?

[NYTNinAmerica]

@wprior, I have spoken extensively in several videos about 'tithing'. And frankly, I'm sick of discussing it.

Also, I am not "against' anybody. Rather, I am "for" proper and sound explanation, exposition, and application of biblical teaching and principles. That has been my focus from DAY ONE since I started on YouTube on 2007. And for as long as you have been following/interacting with me, you should know that by now.

[undyingcunt37]

All of these pimps oops preachers know that god/jesus/thecdevil doesn't exist. The bible is fiction it has been rewritten so many times! These preachers don't want anything but money from the poor! Selling salvation that want happen! Save yourselves and save your money and send your babies to college.Don't give it to these crooks.

[brainouty]

Wow, Christianity is in worse shape than I thought. Instead of the top 50 being books about the BIBLE and how to understand it better, you have all these gimmicky things.

Christ paid for our sins and stayed sinless by THINKING BIBLE, Matthew 4:4, Isaiah 53:11. Seems pretty victorious method, to me. I'll just spend NO money on ANY of those books, and stick to the Book He used. Or, pay for books that help me READ it better. :)

[FitnessMinded]

Did christians finally come to realize that God cannot be manipulated nor mocked?

I don't understand how any bible studying christian could ever believe a man could make a promise on God's behalf when according to Romans 9, He will have mercy on whom He choses.

The only people who benefited from the prosperity teachings were the prosperity teachers. And only through manipulation of people's belief that they are giving to God

[justsaying54321]

Just a thought to the comment about nytn "coming live from the x5"... Nytn isnt using the Word of God to manipulate anyone into giving him their rent money so he can buy that X5. Perhaps its just catchy to say it. Im sure he bought it with his money, not the church's. But hey, just saying.

[liberatingtruth]

But are Christians excercizing the word and faith in these tough times? Are books like Joyce Meyer produce neccessary? We need to look at this!

[liberatingtruth]

I don't know brother... Where do you think we are as the body of Christ right now? As a minister, preacher, and teaacher I ask myself this question everyday. What should our message be in this hour based on where we are as a church? I know it's always going to be the gospel to the world. But do the saints need to know they can win, succeed, etc... In this hour? I know what the word says concerning our power and potential in the Holy Ghost...

[pitdog62]

@liberatingtruth, In my humble opinion teachers of the Holy Bible should be focusing on teaching the flock how to live Holy. Also so called ministers, preachers, pastors etc. should have a regular job just like the members of the congregation. Teaching the Word should be there passion not there means of income. I’ll bet if preachers didn’t get paid we wouldn’t have so many pulpit pimps. 

[TheSharperWon]

The word says as a man thinketh, so is he...I am not mad at Joyce. I've read this one & found it to be a good read. I wish I would see more scripture references here. Now, I loved what you did as it related to Eddie Long, truth, truth truth, that needed to be revealed! Some of the topics border on he says, she says& not what the word says! Lot of flesh. The #1 one book I read is simply my BIBLE, that's the book for me. Study to show thyslf approved, rightly dividing the word of truth!

[TheSharperWon]

I enjoy your channel for the most part...however, if you are so against prosperity, why do you stress, "Coming to you LIVE from the X5." Who cares what kind of car you're driving. Why are you stressing you got it going on to such a degree that you roll large.

All of us need to read the word of God, be humble but strong and look at the motivation of why we do what we do, even down to why we Love our Lord and Savior. Peace Out!

[NYTNinAmerica]

@TheSharperWon, I am compelled to address the foolishness of your comment regarding 'Live From The X5':

1) If you have been listening to my over the last 4 years -- which I know you have -- you'd know I regularly employ a touch of humor and sarcasm in my videos. The 'Live From The X5' was JOKE that Iiterally made up on the spot when doing a video from the parking lot of New Birth Church. It just caught on so I stuck with it.

2) I drive a 2002 that I got from CarMax, so I'm hardly "ballin".

[omni101]

@NYTNinAmerica .... hahaha that right brother, man people will always try to silence someone when they feel uncomfortable when exposing their mess....lol keep on telling the truth brother, all this 'mess" needs to be flushed...