Vallotton is back selling his heretical and arrogant teachings on money...

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Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. -- Philippians 4:11-13 (ESV)

https://krisvallotton.com/8-signs-you-have-an-abundance-mindset-in-all-areas-of-life

Kris Vallotton is the number two in charge over at the cesspool known as Bethel Church. Bethel is ground zero for the New Apostolic Reformation and has embraced nearly every false teaching out there today. They are chief proponent of the false signs and lying wonders heresies and operate a heretical school where they pretend to be able to teach you the gifts of the Holy Spirit. They are one of the central locations for experiential Christianity that supplants the verity of scripture with whatever pops into our minds as having come from God. They openly preach healing on demand and word faith theology. They operate a "dead raising" team that claims 15 resurrections without one shred of proof. The controversial "grave sucking" also oozed out from the bowels of Bethel. Like any good apostate church they also teach the prosperity gospel and Vallotton is the primary teacher of this heresy at Bethel. He likes posing with his new cars and has written entire books on his false belief that God wants all Christians wealthy beyond their dreams of avarice. The above link is to a new article of an old subject for Kris -- a poverty versus an abundance mindset. Let us reason once more beloved and expose the lies of the enemy.

"The idea that all Believers should be wealthy seems offensive, arrogant and prideful at best, and ignorant, exaggerated and misleading at worst. Yet it is 100 percent true all the time. Think about it, if your Dad rules the world, then you are royalty on this earth and have access to everything the King has access to. Now, before you decide to jump off my ship and swim to the safety of what you may have been taught your whole life--that poverty and piety go hand-in-hand--let me be clear that not every believer should be rich, because riches and wealth are two completely different things." -- Kris Vallotton

An interesting tell right off the bat. Why is the word "believers" capitalized? As Christians we are taught to capitalize God in all of His forms but not us as followers of Christ. Kris however does not view himself as a follower of Christ but rather and equal. The notion that God wants all believers wealthy is all of the things Kris lists and more. It is also asinine and biblically illiterate. It is not even remotely true, let alone 100 percent true all of the time. How does Kris explain our poor brothers and sisters hiding underground in China or being beheaded in the Middle East? I guess they just must have a poverty mindset. That is so insulting to people who live and die for Christ every single day. Right away we see the usurpation that Bethel likes to traffic in. Nowhere in the bible does it even remotely suggest that we have access to everything God has access to. Our "royalty" is in heaven and the only thing that matters is the King. On this earth we are supposed to die to self and carry our cross daily. We see here that Kris is about to get into the big switch regarding riches and wealth.

"I am not saying that God wants everyone to revel in a ritzy lifestyle. The truth is that wealth is much bigger than simply having a lot of money. I'd like to propose that a wealth or abundance mindset is a Kingdom mindset -- it is the internal belief that you are a child of God who, regardless of your circumstances, season or situation, can be confident of His desire to provide for you and never forsake you. Wealth is a "can do" attitude, a "more than enough" mindset, and a "nothing is impossible" belief system. So how do you determine the mark of a wealthy mindset in your own life? It displays itself through radical generosity, extraordinary compassion, sacrificial giving, and profound humility. Wealth is always thankful, never jealous, doesn't brag, celebrates others and looks to the future with hope." -- Kris Vallotton

This is the shell game Kris likes to play. Everyone knows he is speaking about money. He realizes however that not everyone will be rich so he needs to extend the definition of wealth. Does any of this sound like Kris Vallotton operates with profound humility? Does one need wealth in order to be generous, compassionate, sacrificial and humble? Why does money mean so much to Vallotton? I have seen plenty of people in and out of church that are wealthy and yet are the opposite of thankful. Wealth begets more jealousy, not less. Wealth brags by nature, which Vallotton shows in this very article. Wealth routinely denigrates others. As Vallotton draws these distinctions he is saying that people without wealth are lesser in all of these areas. How is that celebrating others? Our future and hope is in Christ, not carnal greed Kris. It is easier in this materialistic society to have more of a 'can-do attitude" and a "more than enough mindset" but the true believer is content in all situations as our key verses explain. To be content in our riches or our poverty because while our circumstances may always change, God never does. We cannot do all things through Christ if the starting point must be wealth.

"So by now, you may be thinking, "How do I know if I'm living with a wealth/abundance mindset?" I have found that one of the easiest ways to explain an otherwise difficult subject is by contrasting two opposing ideas with one another. It is amazing how viewing things in contrasting descriptions can clarify and quantify truth. In fact, in the book of Proverbs the wisest king who ever lived often used contrasting truths held in tension to reveal his ageless wisdom. Here are a few examples from Solomon's writings: "Ill-gotten gains do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death." (Proverbs 10:2) Or, "He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, but he who sleeps in the harvest is a son who acts shamefully." (Proverbs 10:5) Now let me demonstrate the difference between people who engage in "wealth thinking" and people who focus on "poverty thinking" by contrasting these two perspectives with one another. It will be easy to grasp these rather complex concepts through these simple illustrations: Here are 8 differences between a poverty mindset and a wealth mindset:" -- Kris Vallotton

The good thing about debunking Vallotton is his shockingly poor understanding of scripture. Proverbs 10:2 is contrasting wealth acquired illicitly versus always making sure we are righteous in our dealings. It has more to do with our eternal perspective of who we are in Christ than it has to do with "wealth." Proverbs 10:5 has to do with working hard and wisely. Still, Vallotton uses these as a jumping off point for his eight comparisons between his absurdly false beliefs that there are poverty and abundance mindsets. Let us reason through these:

1. Poverty lives for today, wealth leaves a legacy.

Let us just start with the obnoxious arrogance of these concepts. Kris was lucky or blessed enough to win the "where I was born" lottery yet he has zero compassion to understand true poverty. Poverty lives for today? This is being presented as a "mindset?" Yeah Kris, those poor people in third world countries just never think about the future. They are always so "poverty focused" by trying to figure out how to get their next meal. Is Vallotton seriously suggesting that poor families cannot leave legacies? Or is his point that the only legacy that matters is cold hard cash? Sometimes the legacy left by wealth is not positive either. To make sweeping generalizations like this is simply heartless and asinine.

2. Poverty finds a problem in every opportunity; while wealth finds an opportunity in every problem.

Yes those negative nellies pouring through the garbage for food just never seem to see all of the opportunities they have. Rich people however always deal with problems in such productive means. This is simply more shaming of the poor and beating of the sheep. He is also setting up a false dichotomy where rich people are to be admired and poor people have no intrinsic value. Most find that the faith in poorer Christians locales far surpasses the faith in America. Corrie Ten Boom is credited with saying, "You can never learn that Christ is all you need, until Christ is all you have."

3. Poverty feels entitled, while wealth feels empowered.

This is simply disgusting. Poverty feels entitled? Says who? Entitled for what? To eat? To live? To have a shred of dignity before people like you come and take that too? Wealth feels empowered? Why wouldn't it? It is what is rewarded in this world. Who truly has the power though Kris? The entitled impoverished who still follow Jesus or the wealthy feel empowered by the standards of this world?

4. Poverty fears the future, while wealth makes history.

Such superiority. Do you really want to review history and see all wealth has wrought because it does not always end well. If you did not know where your next meal was coming from or how to get medicine of you are ill, wouldn't you have a healthy fear of the future? Why does Vallotton hate the poor so much that he excludes them from possibly making history. I can think of 12 poor people who turned the world upside down.

5. Poverty blames others for their condition, while wealth takes responsibility for things that aren't their fault.

This is hysterical. Wealth does not take responsibility when it is their fault, let alone when it is not. While it is true that some may blame poverty on other factors, those factors are usually pretty accurate. once again notice the moral dichotomy Vallotton presents. Rich people are righteous and poor people do not take personal responsibility. How sadly skewed his world view is. To look down on the poor with such contempt and disdain.

6. Poverty asks, "What are you going to do for me?" Wealth asks, "Who is worthy of my investment?"

Who is worthy of my investment? Yeah, that's real humble Kris. The reality in this country is that corporate welfare, which is celebrated, costs us far more than individual welfare for the poor yet corporatism is lauded and the poor are shamed at every turn. Kris is merely piling on here. The nerve of those poverty mindset folks just looking for a handout.

7. Poverty hangs around with other disgruntled people who validate their accusations. Wealthy people surround themselves with other powerful influencers.

Yes those poor people like to hang around each other Kris. Nothing worse the entitled, starving people, living in abject poverty and squalor who have the nerve to blame others. They really dampen the spirits of those abundance mindset powerful influencers who are busy trying to make history. Once again beloved, how pathetic to infer that someone who is poor cannot make a powerful influence on someone's life.

8. Poverty votes for candidates that increase their entitlements. Wealth elects officials who will sacrifice today's comfort for tomorrow's children.

Translation? Rich people vote Republican and poor people vote Democratic. Notice how everything is negatively spun regarding poor people and positively spun for the rich. Let's do the opposite. Poverty votes for people who want to help poor people and do not marginalize their existence. Wealth elects people who will increase their corporate entitlements and welfare to make themselves even richer. Two can play this silly game. The problem is, Vallotton is supposed to be representing Christianity and I do not recall a lot of Jesus' teaching about how noble rich people were. I do recall a great deal about helping the least in society.

'These contrasts are not meant to be the last word on poverty, riches and wealth. They are simple comparisons to help explain how people in each of these mindsets think. They also help explain why many people are rich, but far fewer of them are wealthy. Furthermore, because true wealth is first a condition of the heart and mind that affects the world around you, and is not necessarily related to how much money you have in the bank, there are many wealthy people who don't have a lot of assets. As we approach the Christmas season, where it's easy to focus on the external resources you have, I encourage you to look at your life from a different point of view. Romans 12:2 says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will."' -- Kris Vallotton

Dear Lord I have not read a more carnal article this year! This is not about the will of God but the will of men. Rich men specifically. Kris Vallotton does not show even the slightest sign that his mind has been transformed because it has not. He threw together eight ridiculous and offensive comparisons with such generic, carnal stereotypes I could hardly believe the claim to this article was Christian in nature. Then at the end he tries to play it off like he did not do what everyone can see he just did. Demonize the poor and bow down to the altar of mammon once again. Kris Vallotton is a money whore, plain and simple.

'I believe God wants to transform the way you think about this topic and I want to remind you that regardless of your current circumstances, the God of Abundance can meet you right where you're at. Wealth is believing in the fullness of God's ability and desire to provide in your life. It's the means -- resources, strength, and wisdom -- to create positive outcomes in the midst of lack. It is light in the darkness, healing in sickness, prosperity in poverty, wholeness in brokenness, favor in obscurity, love for the unlovely, beauty for ashes, and victory among victims. It is the conviction of John 10:10 which says, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."' -- Kris Vallotton

It is only fitting that Kris Vallotton cites a passage about false teachers to sum up how false he truly is. John 10:10 is NOT dealing with money or abundant mindsets. Read the surrounding context! Jesus is the door to sheep pen. Those who do not enter by Him are the thieves because they steal the Gospel away from those who would need it. This results in the killing and destruction of those not actually being saved. That is the result of false teachers, who are represented here as the thief. The abundant life Christ came to provide is the eternal life -- not mansions and luxury cars in this world. Kris does not know this abundance which is why he is left to whore himself out for the baubles this world offers. To truly have an abundance mindset is to have a poverty mindset. To understand we are nothing without our Savior. To deny ourselves and carry our cross daily. To understand our abundance is not of this world but in the reconciliation with our Creator. Lastly, if you were unsure of the motivation of Kris Vallotton, here is how he closed out this article:

"If you or someone you love wants to grow in their identity and abundance mindset from the inside out, I encourage you to check the Abundant Life Bundle in my Christmas Sale! I love to do a Christmas Sale each year because I want to help you gift your loved ones with resources that will impact their lives on a deep level!" -- Kris Vallotton

It was all a sales pitch. Kris Vallotton was not the least bit concerned what type of mindset you have. He just wanted you to buy his stupid books about money because that is all he cares about. Our mindset beloved should always be towards Jesus Christ and guided solely by His word. Then we will be properly concerned about wealth and how difficult it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. We will also be mindful of those who may not have what we have. Not to look down on them and mock them as Kris Vallotton did. Rather we see them as equal in worth at the foot of the cross and do for the least of these as if we were doing it unto Christ Himself. Yes. I am sure I read that somewhere"

Reverend Anthony Wade -- December 11, 2019

Authors Bio:
Credentialed Minister of the Gospel for the Assemblies of God. Owner and founder of 828 ministries. Vice President for Goodwill Industries. Always remember that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.