Are you using Jeremiah 29:11 as a platitude? Consider all of what the Bible has to say:
HT: New Leaven via DesiringGod.org
For the following, I apologize if what’s shown is overly upsetting to anyone. YouTube shows a snapshot of what’s halfway through any video. The whole thing isn’t like that.
Article:
The Real Prosperity Gospel
God’s ways may be hidden, but his purpose for us is not.
John Calvin with Knox Bucer-Beza at Christianity Today
Stan, I think it’s great. I’m not wild about John Piper; I think he tends to appeal to our emotions too much, but he’s right on the mark with this one!
I’ll tell Stan you like it. (smiley would go here)
That was some pretty strong stuff and I hadn’t seen it yet until a friend showed it to me a couple of days ago.
Jeff
I like it!
I too despise the brand of Prosperity Gospel propagated by most of our tele-pastors.Piper is right on.
This was good to watch…Christ is glorified most in our sufferings, when we depend on him there…