It's Still True

Ben Witherington has some timeless advice for celebrity preacher Joel Osteen, courtesy of John Welsey.

"I fear, wherever riches have increased, the essence of religion has decreased in the same proportion. Therefore, I do not see how it is possible, in the nature of things, for any revival of religion to continue long. For religion must necessarily produce both industry and frugality, and these cannot but produce riches. But as riches increase, so will pride, anger, and love of the world in all its branches."

--- John Wesley (1703-1791).

Yes, it's still true, even in the age of rock star mega-preachers.