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The teaching mainly arises within [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] or non-Denominational churches with poor standards for ministerial education, however it is in no way mainstream. [[Reformed Christianity]] and other [[Christianity|Christian]] traditions firmly reject this teaching, pointing to Scripture's clear emphasis on eternal salvation, spiritual blessings, and the redemptive purpose of suffering in the Christian life. | The teaching mainly arises within [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] or non-Denominational churches with poor standards for ministerial education, however it is in no way mainstream. [[Reformed Christianity]] and other [[Christianity|Christian]] traditions firmly reject this teaching, pointing to Scripture's clear emphasis on eternal salvation, spiritual blessings, and the redemptive purpose of suffering in the Christian life. | ||
<big>"''For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains.''" - 1 Timothy 6:10</big> | |||
<big>"''Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.''" - Matthew 6:19-21</big> | |||