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What is a biblical prosperity mean and what is not? Can anyone please explain it with Scriptures support?
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I couldn’t find a verse that talks about or refers to “prosperity” from God.
There are mentions – especially in letters – of people praying for well-being and to “prosper” (in some translations). But these are used in the same way I would tell you that I pray things are well – and not a promise from God by any meansThere are many, many references to blessings – heaven, Jesus, grace, peace, spiritual blessing and even material blessings (Rom 15:27). Most of these are promised – but never material blessings.
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Ask Paul
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You must go into the mind of the writer. In his days he wasn’t thinking about Porsche’s, big homes, and millions of dollars in your account.
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Biblical prosperity is about the church in its mission to grow the kingdom of Christ on earth.
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Material prosperity will always be against the grain of true discipleship.
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I am sorry but I’m having difficulty understanding your question. There is no such thing as prosperity gospel, that is man-made trash. The closest you’re going to get is, Matthew 6, 33. I hope that is helpful, but I just did not understand your question the way it was formulated.
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In no way am I saying that your question is silly or a foolish question.
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Land flowing with milk and honey
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The hebrew Shalom is important here. It means everlasting, encompassing peace and prosperity in all spheres of life. And to be successful in what you do and how you live. (Spirituality) But not in an exploitation way over others.
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joel osteen is a the champion on that matter watch all his shows.
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Make as much money as you possibly can…. if you’re going to put it to good use.
The greatest Christian teachers on earth and missionaries SURVIVE on donations made by others.
All you people who think it’s noble to be broke, do you know who funds missionaries? People who can afford to!
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Prosperity, healing, miracles power just to name a few is in the Kingdom of God. Jesus never preached on these things but the Gospel of the kingdom. He said SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, and ALL THESE THINGS- healing, prosperity, power, love joy peace, being patient and other fruits of the spirit WILL BE ADDED UNTO YOU.
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Pastor preaching for money. And they are not teaching the Gospel. Beware and be a Berean. Search everything first! Google is there for a reason.
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Material wealth is possible because of God’s plan for the world. But material wealth apart from the Source is empty.
When we speak of prosperity, we must understand it to mean more than just material wealth. Our prosperity begins in the Spirit when we are born again. We are transformed from death to life, abundant life, as Jesus said (Jn. 10:10). Spiritual prosperity is Life and communion with the Father.
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Prosperity of the Soul. Whither you have little or a lot, live in poverty or in comfort, you are rich in the Lord so endure until you run your course and the splendour of heaven is yours.
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It doesn’t necessarily mean money alone,
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray you to prosper concerning all things and to be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
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Old testamanet, prosperity means literal treasure. In new, prosperity means spiritual treasure.
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This is the first rule
Matthew 6:33 King James Version (KJV)
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. -
it means you lack nothing, but nothing refers to basic needs, not toselfish wants. A Christian should never live in luxury or desire a luxurious lifestyle,only few people will ever become rich, if everyone was rich nobody would work in service jobs to serve the rest of us. no supermarket clerks, etc
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Look at Abraham. He was prosperous in everything. He was the richest man of his time. God blessed him with everything they needed. You can go through the Bible and find many who were prosperous. Prosperity isn’t bad, just like money isn’t bad, as long as it serves you and you don’t serve it. Jesus said, the poor you will have with you always. Being poor is a state of mind. You can have no material wealth and still be rich, because you know who your Father is and He owns everything. Conversely, you can have millions and be poor, because you don’t know who your Father is. There is lying spirit from the devil that wants to keep people poor. If you’re poor, you wont or can’t help others and that is what money is for, to bless others. God doesn’t need our money, He needs our heart. Blessings
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We do have to be careful when it comes to money. It’s alright to be wealthy but the Lord comes first and people come before wealth. If God asked you to give up your wealth you should be obedient to God. The rich young ruler who walked away from Jesus sad was an example because he loved money more than he wanted to follow Jesus. It’s the love of money that gets us into trouble.
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