How do I counter the "Health and wealth gospel"?

[Janet_Provinsal]

How can I counter what some are sharing as “if you have enough faith, you will be healed of all your sicknesses, all you ask for will be given and anything you pray in the name of Jesus will be done for you.” Verses from scripture are being used to justify and further this mentality. This is occurring in my parish by a few folks and some are really buying into this stuff. My priest is aware but is saying nothing and I think he is buying some of this.

Thank you,

Jan Provinsal

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

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