What is the Little God Doctrine, and why is it problematic?

The Little God Doctrine posits that believers in Christ are in some sense 'little gods,' claiming a divine nature akin to that of God. This teaching has emerged from certain modern theological movements and has been propagated by various televangelists. This doctrine is problematic as it contradicts the fundamental biblical understanding of God's unique divinity and sovereignty, undermining the Creator-creature distinction fundamental to orthodox Christian belief. Such claims only serve to promote pride and self-deification, leading many away from the essential truth of the gospel that exalts God as the only sovereign and diminishes the dependent nature of humanity.