Benny Hinn,is he a scam of Christianity?

I have seen Benny Hinn and he's not one of my favorites. I do believe in healing through faith but I think he puts too much showmanship into it. All glory for a faith healing belongs to God. The evangelist is only the instrument and has no spiritual power of his own to heal. As for whether he is a true man of God or not, I couldn't say. But God knows, and that's what matters. Although I'm a Christian, I have a dim view of most televangelists. I think it is hard for them not to get caught up in the worldly downfalls that having big piles of money can bring! If they are so concerned about the poor and needy, why are they wearing expensive suits and driving cars? How many families could have eaten for a year on that amount?

I have heard of him and seen him on television. Sorry but I think he's a bit of a nut and he rubs me the wrong way.

I do not know if Benny Hinn is a true Christian. I do know that Christ said about some men who said "Lord, Lord have we not done wonderful things in Thy name," HE will say, "Depart from me, I never knew Thee." Benny Hinn may have the gift of healing, but no one knows if he obtained that from God or not. All I know is that the gifts given to the early Apostles are not needed now. So he may be able to heal people, but it may not be from God. He may be someone who was going into medicine, but decided to be a preacher instead.

i am a christian and i don't Benny Hinn. i also don't think it makes me not a christian because he is not God, right?if i sayi don't know or believe in God, that woulkd be the time i am not a christian, correct? anyway. as i have said, i don't know Benny Hinn, but if he is really working in the name of the Lord, then let him be. only my opinion.

Benny is real servant of God. he is another example on God can bless a person who believes and lives for Him. so those who think who wants to live for God don't be afraid cause it does not mean that you live in poverty when you work for GOd. but that does not mean also you will be rich instantly. riches follows only with your obedience. As SOlomon was blessed with riches cause God was delighted on him. but it does not make them sinful or robbers.

I'm with suspense on this. I've heard of Benny Hinn, had no desire to watch him on TV. I'm skeptical of anyone who put himself out there like that; who has a big name like that because it becomes less about God and more about Self. I do believe that God can heal, I do not believe He requires another person to do so. I've even heard stories that those healed are actually plants.

Personally I feel he is only out there for $$. All of the stuff he does to heal people for the most part is staged, and not of God. Real Faith healing men do not have to go around from area to area charging money to watch people get healed. People are being healed daily in many churches around, so you do not wait for someone special like this to make his rounds as well. Because where are you left when he leaves if you start hurting again?

i had heard a lot about him and his healing services... i don't think that what he is doing is right though because it is against what the Bible says... all the glory and honor had to come back to God, our Lord and Saviour... not to him... and nowhere in the Bible stated the method of what he is doing in healing is right... also, preaching, teaching and evangelism should precede healing... they suppose to be number one like what the apostles in the Bible are doing... but what benny hinn is doing is he concentrates more on healing but not so much on preaching the word of God which i think is not right... take care and have a nice day...

I have never heard of Benny Hinn so i goggled him. From what I read he is a fake and not from God. He claimed that Jesus would appear on his stage in Nairobi. according to the bible Jesus will appear with loud trumpets and bright light. Jesus himself said that many will appear and claim to speak in his name and not to be fooled by them. We know when this happens by studying our bible and knowing His word.

Sounds as if when you get sick you are going to depend on him wholeheartedly. I don't know him, but belief kills and belief cures. Wish you health and hope you don't have to see him.

well, i am a follower of Jesus Christ and i have heard of Hinn, but i honestly believe only GOD can heal anyone. we can pray for healing, that sort of thing, but only GOD can heal. i think Hinn is a fake.

It is not my place to judge Benny Hinn but I will say this. From what I have seen and been able to do myself that is not the way God works now. My ability to heal only works in my home with my family. I figure if it works that way with me then it works the same with everyone. There is another thing I look at. There is a lot of money connected with what he does and if that money stopped for any reason so would his ministry. That tells me God is no in charge of his ministry. If man and his money builds it that God has no part in it. Jesus instructed the Apostles when He sent them out to not even take any money with them. He did that because He did not want their ministries depending on money for their effectiveness or their continuation. Benny Hinn depends on money so he is going against Jesus' teaching. I'm not going to say what he is doing is not real but I won't say it is either. Art

This is a difficult discussion to tackle as a Christian. I have attended conferences where he was a speaker. I beleive that he has a God-given healing ministry. As to questions as to him being a true man of God or just faking it - I suspect that is for God to judge. I am wary of making comments on another Christian, since the Bible says that we will be judged in the same manner that we judge. God knows, I don't have to know.

Only God knows the motives of our heart and let us give that part for God to judge. About his actions, well it is pretty obvious that he preaches more on prosperity gospel rather than to preach the real or true teachings of Christ. We have the Holy Spirit to tell us if there is a deceiving spirit. And you will know them by their fruit. Again, we are not judging but rebuking because rebuke is better than secret love. Let us just pray that he will change his ways and ask God to forgive him also on being centered and luxurious. It is really rampant, mostly these televangelist we watch on television are doing the same thing. So better read your Bible and don't just rely on watching on televangelists. Pray that we do what the will of God in our lives and that we obey His Words.

Yes, I know Benny Hinn and I know him for being a famous healing evangelist. I've never questioned his intentions before because I do believe that we have all been given a certain gift by the Lord. If his gift is really to heal people then I believe it's from the Lord. Because healing comes from the Lord, right? But, he is able to heal only because Jesus has given us the authority and the power to heal. We can't really judge his actions whether he's just faking it or not because I believe his intentions are good. The only danger in that is if people begin to believe that it is he who heals and not Jesus. Although, the only way we would know if he's a true man of God is through his lifestyle. I believe that he's also not healing people for the sake of his own name to be famous but for Jesus' name to be famous. However, him being able to heal people is not the only basis of his being a true man of God. If he is able to live a lifestyle that's really by the Spirit of God, then maybe he is not faking it after all. He can heal all he wants but if his relationship with Jesus is not evident at all, then we have a problem with that.

Hi, I would like to respond to your question regarding evangelist Benny Hinn. Obviously, I don't know him personally, but I know of him. He seems to be doing what God has called him to do,like Orle Robberts, for example. I have not heard that his gift of healing is being questioned. It is great that he is using the gift of healing for many who need healing. However, we must remember that the gift of healing comes from God himself. Evangelist Benny Hinn is being obedient to the call, he is not the one who is healing the people, God is healing these people. So all the testimonies that are being heard and said, are they mostly of how great a healer God is, or are these testimonies about how great Benny Hinn is in the gift of healing? I don't believe he's a fake, but then again, I don't know him all that well. Yes, in the past I have seen healing take place in the lives of many people at his conference. Still the testimonies that are coming from the people that are being healed, the power of healing is coming directly from God alone, he choose to manifest his divine healing power through Benny Hinn to accomplish his will. So it shoul be God who should be given the glory for the power of healing. I hope this helps you.

If what he says and does agrees with scripture, then I would consider him a true man of God.

Benny Hinn visited our country some years ago, but I did not attend his meetings. I cannot honestly say he is a fake, I don't really know. But he really does not impress me. I guess it is only people who have had direct contact with him who can really say if he is real or not. But Jesus did warn us about false prophets and people who would do miraculous things in his name. It is just a matter of treading very carefully.

never heard of him

According to his books, Benny Hinn prays daily and lives in the presence of God. I believe that is why the presence is so prevalent in his meetings. It is not him doing the healing. It is the presence of God. This is available to all of us if we will seek a relationship with God. There are countless other smaller ministries and churches that we never hear about where they are ministering the same healing power that Benny Hinn publicizes. He has been the recipient of much unwarranted criticism but I think he knew that he was going to have to deal with that when he first got into the ministry. I think that is sometimes the price you have to pay for doing the work of God. It is not easy. I believe that Benny Hinn is following the call that God placed on his life.