Word of Faith preachers like Mike Murdock, teach a doctrine of giving to ministries based on financial rewards. They often use the parables of Christ that mention sowing as support for this doctrine. The aim is always to get the listener to give to the preacher's ministry, often mentioning specific sums like $1,000.
Jesus Christ spoke about sowing in four contexts; birds that depend on God to be fed (Mat 6:26); sowing the Word of God (Mat 13:3-9 & 13:18-23); Christ sowing children of the Kingdom (Mat 13:24-30); and a king accused of reaping what other men sow (Luke 19:12-27).
NOWHERE does he say anything about sowing seed in the context of giving to a ministry. Jesus himself explains these parables, so there is no room for varied interpretation. It is also very interesting that the only parable that deals with sowing in any connection with money is the one in Luke 19. And sowing is used there by a worthless servant making excuses for his faithlessness. The king tells that servant that he should have put the money in a bank.
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