Prospering the Gospel Instead of Ourselves

Written By Betty Predmore

Once again, in today's scripture Luke 20:46, something struck me to be so like our current times.

"Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in flowing robes and live to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. And how they live the seats of honor in the synagogues and the head table at banquets."

Our "religious world" is full of pastors and teachers that have risen to high regard. They have television channels, write books (and sell those books in their church bookstores), and travel around the world, preaching and giving interviews.

And while none of that is bad in itself, what we typically see is that once the notoriety and fame come into play, they lose sight of the gospel according to the Word of God and it becomes "the gospel according to ____" (insert name)

They fly around in their fancy planes, live in their mansions, and rarely give according to their riches.

They start to teach what the people "want " to hear instead of the truth that they need to hear. People get fooled, give their money away, and never quite reach the true relationship with Christ.

The Prosperity Gospel is a real threat today. And we need to be thankful that there are still pastors in our world who are truly devoted to God and to advancing his kingdom, even through their own sacrifice.

None...no, not one...should esteem themselves higher than the Lord.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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