It is my persuasion that we are living in such an era. It has occasioned the rise of religious opportunists and hucksters that purvey carnality in the name of Christ. Few areas have been so corrupted by these pretenders as that of church growth and supposed spiritual advancement. Legion is the name of those who market methods guaranteed to increase attendance and stabilize believers. Vast religious empires are being built by these peddlers of balderdash.
People flock to their workshops, read their books, and seek their counsel.
The spiritual condition of our times is generally known by the religious masses to be deficient. The state of things is so bad that anyone who can cram a large number of people into a building for one or two hours one time a week is thought to be some sort of spiritual guru. Their books sell and their lectures are widely sought. However, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not prominent in their schemes. They do not bring the mind of Christ to the people, or bring them closer to the King of kings and Lord of lords.