“There Is No Magic Pill”
I often wondered how intelligent people fall for the “oaky doke” when it comes to money and resources. We fall for ponzi schemes, get rich quick schemes and yes Club Owners and Pulpit Pimps. Why, I ask WHY! One reason smart people are duped is because of what is known as the “Magic Pill” phenomenon.
Coach Bill Belichick, coach of the New England Patriots, is one of the most grueling head Football coaches in the NFL. Every Spring Football practice he sends his players through a grueling conditioning test. Each player has months to prepare for this conditioning test. The session is so grueling players often pass out or throw up! Many players cannot finish! For those players who come into mini camp out of shape Belichick reminds them “there is no MAGIC PILL” that will help them compete and complete the conditioning session.
The “Magic Pill” phenomenon occurs when we think we can “Do” or “Take” that one “thing” that will get us through! People who are caught up in the Word of Faith Movement think that they can do to get. They think they can give to get. They think that they can pay for a down payment into Heaven. They think that the Kingdom of God can be purchased through their giving. They think that if they pay their tithes that they will be protected.
I personally fell into the trap during my tenure at Club Hustle & Flow . I heard Sunday after Sunday Landers preach on money and giving and how giving created an “atmosphere” for God to operate in my life. I gave faithfully only to come to the revelation that “I” could not do anything to alter the will of God. I could not take a “Magic Pill” to get God to do what I wanted Him to do. Following God’s will (Which is in His word) is the key. The WoF heresy had me brain washed that I could speak words into existence.
Friend, God does not work that way. The Lord gave us Christ. Christ is the solution. Christ is the Word of God made flesh. In Him should we trust. Your pastor (Pimp or Club Owner) is not your Magic Pill. Giving to your pastor will not grant you admission into Heaven. Oh yea and guess what? There is no reserved seating or special made mansions in Heaven for the major contributors in your church (This mess was taught at Club Hustle and Flow-MESS!). God does not measure our giving in that capacity. God looks at the heart:
1Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins,[a]worth only a fraction of a penny.[b]
43Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.”
Your checkbook will not be your ticket into Heaven. Your ticket to Heaven is the blood of Christ!
Do not be fooled any longer by vipers. Stop falling for these pimps and club owners who promise health, wealth, protection and prosperity. The fact of the matter is if you are IN CHRIST, you have EVERYTHING you need. In Christ you are guaranteed something no pimp or club owner can match, eternal life. But unfortunately preaching on HEAVEN is not as sexy as preaching about money and prosperity.
Pimp Escape 
August 12, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Amen.
We “sowed” our way right into bankruptcy court and that wasn’t sexy AT ALL!
We were hustled out of our wof church ~ THANK GOD. We never would have found the truth in Christ if we hadn’t been.
Keep up the good work.
August 12, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Angie,
Thanks for stopping by. The sad thing about your story is that a pimp will tell you that you were A) Being obedient because you SOWED. B) He or she will point out some sort of mistake you made or C) Claim it was in the will of God. The answer is B, it is the will of God working its way out. But as you now know you had to go through the fire to see the light and the mess these pimps preach. God is working His will!