Prosperity?

This video really spoke truth to me, so I wanted to share, along with some scriptures on my heart. This is not a "feel-good" message, but it is true. What a tragic and worldly mindset that has befallen so many Christians through this false teaching.

(as always, pause the playlist to the right before watching!)



"Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,"" Hebrews 13:5

"And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me" 2 Corinthians 12:9

"For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it, either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness." 1 Timothy 6:7-11

"Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:11-13

I also really enjoyed this excerpt from Serving God and Family:

...I learned that my trust in the Lord is based on taking Him at His word. My faith in the Lord is not based on the miracles and wonders He blesses my life with. My faith in the Lord is not determined by which prayers He chooses to answer and which prayers He chooses not to answer. I believe in our day this is something many people never consider. This may be why many people fall prey to the “name it claim” groups. We cannot strong arm God into giving us what we want....