The Gospel of Wealth

David Brooks wrote a thought-provoking op-ed piece in The New York Times yesterday entitled The Gospel of Wealth. In it, he examines the capitalistic and consumeristic influences on the church in America "When Europeans first settled this continent, they saw the natural abundance and came to two conclusions: that God’s plan for humanity could be realized here, and that they could get really rich while helping Him do it."

Brooks focuses specifically on David Platt, a pastor who suggests, “When we gather in our church building to sing and lift up our hands in worship, we may not actually be worshipping the Jesus of the Bible. Instead, we may be worshipping ourselves.” Read the whole column here.

(HT: Kevin DeYoung)