We've turned the cross into a piece of art, a trinket of jewelry dangling around the neck or hanging from an earlobe, a cultural icon instead of the icon of God's undying love for us. Like the people of Paul's day, people today still clamor for displays of power and glory. Miracles are a good drawing card. Do enough of them and you can have your own TV show. We go for whatever works.
Success indicates divine approval in our pragmatic way of thinking.
If it works it must be from God. Never mind the cross, Pastor. We need to grow this church. Massage our bruised egos. Stroke our self-esteem.