If you turn on BET early any morning, you are likely to see one cracked pot "preacher" or "prophet" after the next.  I could spend all day picking these posers apart, but frankly I just don't have the time.  However, I would like to focus this morning on Bishop Jordan, a self proclaimed prophet.  The premise of his 30 minute infomercial is that if you call or write his "ministry" he will record a DVD and write a prophesy especially for you.

First, I'd like to point out to those that don't know, the bible is full of prophets.  However, none of them prophesied to individuals regarding acquiring wealth, or finding a spouse, or anything of a temporal, self-satisfying nature.  The prophets God sent were always sent to warn people to repent of their sins and commit themselves to obeying God.  The reason being that God is more interested in enriching souls than pockets. 

That is not what this man does.  He encourages people to call him or visit his website to receive a free customized prophesy.  Well, if you call I assume they send the "prophesy" along with the offers on their website.  For instance, his books are for sale there.  You can also order a series entitled "The Business of Getting Rich" for $352.  (At $352 a pop, I guess he does know how to get rich.  Stealing from others!  If you have $352 laying around, don't give it to him.  Use it to get out debt or start a savings account. Geez!) For this price you get a book, 3 CDs, and a one on one call with one of his people.

I don't remember God sending any prophets to tell people how to get rich.  In fact God said, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).  He never tells us to seek money.  He will give us what we need if we seek HIM!

Also they have a $52 seed miracle.  If you donate $52, "you will receive your life-changing prophetic word on CD by me, Master Prophet E. Bernard Jordan and the Company of Prophets!"  I assume this differs from the free prophecy because you get the whole company of prophets.  Whatever!

But wait! There's more!  For $399 you get to meet him and his wife, the prophetess no less, at the Sheraton in Atlanta.  That is the admission!  Not rooms, food, etc.  ADMISSION. 

People, please don't allow yourselves to be taken in by these types of pariahs who seek to enrich themselves by taking advantage of desperate, hurting people.  This man is no different then the psychics that used to be on TV late at night (they may still be there for all I know).  God knows where you are, He knows what you need, and He knows how to speak to you.  And His motives are pure.  Don't allow yourselves to be sucked into this garbage.