Prosperity is a tricky word in Christian culture today. It almost seems like a bad word, but our Place in God is to Prosper — growing, not decreasing. The question is that if we are not prospering in our resources, finances, relationships, spirituality, knowledge, character, love, faith, health, etc., how will we be a mighty force for the Kingdom of God and gain ground for His will to reach people with His love? Prosperity is simply not financial. The Bible makes it clear that we can Prosper in EVERY WAY!
“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually]” (3 John 1.2 AMP).
I’ve read books where the writer cites the Bible story of the Rich Young Ruler’s interaction with Jesus as a reason to be poor. However, this is taking a single Bible verse out of context without comparing it to other verses. The reason Jesus told this particular young man to sell all He had and to follow Him was because money was a stronghold in his life.
“Jesus said to him, ‘If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me'” (Matthew 19.21 NKJV).
The young man walked away sad because he was extremely wealthy (v. 22). He wouldn’t give the money up, and it became an idol in his life, causing him to miss the wonderful things of God. But what if the young man did obey? God could have easily blessed the young man with double his wealth because now he could be trusted to be a good steward of the money.
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Have you seen The Chosen Season 3? This is a good character display of Jesus and the disciples. This film crew really wants to convert more to follow Jesus. Have not seen The Jesus Revolution with same Jesus actor only he is a pastor. Hope all is well with you in your part of USA. We are new to Wisconsin and just got back from a month in Texas! We moved from there in 2019. Never felt that heat like this time there.
Thank you for keeping the true to Jesus teachings that is what is saving our USA in this spiritual battle. Pray in the will of God for the future to help more souls know Jesus.
We listen to Wonder Bible audio recording mini radio through the night fed by the Holy Ghost. It is good to see a woman writer when we are surrounded in Wisconsin by amish and mennonites with only male teachings. The women need to give the Holy Ghost a voice too!