The Biblical Road to Blessing [Audio Cassette]

Benny Hinn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996

In The Biblical Road to Blessing, from internationally recognized healing evangelist and author Benny Hinn, you'll sense as never before the Father's deep and settled desire to pour blessings into your life. You'll discover the many ways in which the Father blesses His children. You'll be challenged to take seriously the Father's conditions for blessing and His purpose in blessing. And finally, you'll be encouraged to understand and embrace God's promises for those who give faithfully.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785272135
• ISBN-13: 978-0785272137
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,237,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Is this a, November 26, 2006

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Mr. Bernie P. Dehler "Bernie Dehler" (beaverton, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Biblical Road to Blessing (Hardcover)

First, the title grabs my attention. Blessing. Will he be like the false prosperity teachers on TBN, who he appears frequently side-by-side with? I thought so. But... I was wrong. In fact, he says he is against name-it-and-claim-it. He writes on pg. 16:

"I am writing this book because of the human need that I see all around me and the opportunity that exists to take the gospel to the world-- but I am also writing because there is so much misunderstanding about the blessings of God. The Bible does not teach the sort of theology that is often called "name it and claim it." Actually, I prefer to call it "blab it and grab it"! I want to state this very plainly so that there is no misunderstanding: if you are reading this book to learn how to get rich, you are not only starting in the wrong place, you are reading the wrong book."

OK, so he is against "name-it-and-claim-it," as TBN preachers like Kenneth Copeland & Kenneth Hagin teach and those in the word-faith movement. However, when he says "if you want to get rich, then you are reading the wrong book," he is not being truthful. Because later, although he does present a balanced view on what prosperity can mean, including all the intangible things like a relationship with God, he also includes wealth. I think if someone really did want to get rich, this book would indeed inspire them to this goal, unlike what Hinn states above. I'll give evidence to this below.

Chapter 5 is called "True Biblical Prosperity." In this chapter, he presents a balanced picture of prosperity, even noting how Helen Keller was blessed, even though she had no sight and hearing. Let me stop right there and show you a huge discontinuity. In his other booklet, "The Miracle of Healing," pg. 37, he says:

"The Word of the Lord declares that God sent His son, and because Jesus came, no sickness has any legal right over you. I believe that it is possible for each of us to grasp this truth and to realize the reality of our inheritance of healing and health."

This inconsistency shows that Benny Hinn is not living in truth, in presenting his real beliefs, unless his beliefs have changed and he has never clarified himself (not likely). He must think, if he is consistent, that Helen Keller could have been healed by God, if she had faith in Christ. But here, he lifts her up as a model of prosperity. Huh???!!!

Back to Chapter 5... in this chapter, he tries to give a balanced view. He says "prosperity" means much more than money. It also means having "no lack," but not necessarily "no problems." He talks about Old Testament prophets who were killed and tortured for their faith (Hey Benny, don't forget living saints today all over the world still giving their lives for Christ!). He talks about how others were blessed by the giving of others, as in Acts 4 where believers shared all things in common. He talks about "prosperity" being the abiding life in Christ and in fellowship with Christ. He talks about prosperity being content with what you have (1 Timothy 6:6-10). He talks about prosperity being enjoyment, enjoying life. This is all well and good, for the most part.

Here's a major mistake in Ch. 5. On pg. 82 he says "Prosperity is no lack." Now he knows about the collection that the Apostle Paul made for the purpose of the poor Christians living in Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8:13-15). He mentioned it in the case of "prosperity through giving." But think for a second-- the Christians in Jerusalem needed assistance? Did they have a lack? Obviously. There's no point in a collection of money to help them if they weren't in need! Benny totally misses this point. Also, if Benny had experience with missions throughout the world, he would know the dire circumstances of many Christians around the world where they struggle for life. There is lack for true believers! There shouldn't be lack, as the wealthy in the other nations could certainly help. But in thinking that God will help them, if such "lackers" exist, Benny Hinn is claiming that God will provide for them. Then why isn't God providing for them? (Yes, Jesus did teach not to worry, because God will take care of us since he takes care of even the flowers of the field, but the point and context there was "worry," not supplying our needs. Jesus also taught us to give our money to the poor.)

On pg. 81 in Chapter 5, Benny gives a very hypocritical comment:

Most people have to take for granted what others say about enjoying life. For instance, it is easy to think that we would really enjoy life if we were millionaires. Of course, most of us will never be millionaires, so we have to take somebody else's word about whether being a millionaire results in enjoying life.

Why is this hypocritical? Because Benny does live like a millionaire, and is likely a millionaire. He sells his books and other materials on his TV show that is funded by donors. He reports nothing publicly about his income, because his ministry is organized under "a church," which by IRS rules, is not required to publicly disclose finances (unlike true parachurch 501c3 ministries which must publicly disclose). Some experts have estimated his personal income to be over 1 million annually. Dateline (the TV show) has done a couple of exposé's on his flamboyant and selfish living. Click here to read more about Dateline's expose on Benny Hinn, and Benny Hinn's response: [...]

His dateline expose was called "The Preacher's Life" and was aired on 3-6-05. Click here to watch 10 minutes of it for free:
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indeed A Path to God's Superabundant Blessings, April 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Biblical Road to Blessing (Hardcover)

This book focuses on the importance of knowing the wonderful plan that God our Father has in store for us. This book has been an eye-opener to me to see the bounty of God's superabundant blessings which we receive through Christ. If you want to see God's blessings flowing tremendously in our lives,if you want to know the conditions on how to receive them, if you want to know God's wonderful plan and will for our lives, whether in the areas of health, finances, job, marriage and family --- this book will surely uplift your spiritual sails! Benny Hinn outlines some biblical principles about God's plan for us on how to claim His blessings on our lives. I have been touched on one of those principles and that is on the subject of tithing. I started to act out in faith, started to give back to God what is rightfully His, claiming His Word and trusting by faith, the Lord indeed is faithful to His promises! Not only did His spiritual blessings poured out over my life, but He lifted me out of financial debt! CAUTION: This is NOT a how-to book on wealth and prosperity, this about the God's generosity and faithfulness to His children, stretching forth His hand to save us and help us in our needs which He supplies in Christ. Those who want to boldly walk and claim God's blessings on their lives, this book is for you!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Eye-Opener to God's Abundant Blessings, April 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Biblical Road to Blessing (Audio Cassette)

Benny Hinn has done it again!This scripture-based Believer-friendly book opened the doors for me to receive God's blessings which I thought were not possible! Indeed, the Biblical Road to Blessing outlines key biblical principles in unlocking God's plan for us to receive not only spiritual blessings but also material blessings. One of the key biblical principles for us to act upon is TITHING, which I as a Bible-believing Christian do not practice. I started to trust God and give Him His due - His portion, then after a few days, the Lord blessed me not only spiritually, but financially. God was able to lift me out of debt! God is indeed the source of every blessing! CAUTION: This book is NOT a how-to prosperity success book, this is about RECEIVING GOD's BLESSINGS IN ONE's LIFE. This book is one of a kind! If you want to receive God's blessings, how to walk boldly claiming His promises to His superabundant graces, and discerning the will of God for our life, whether concerning our health, our finances, our spiritual life,marriage and family, name it... this book will surely transform your life! Thank God for authors like Benny Hinn!