Genuine Christian Prosperity

The topic of prosperity, because of its being abused and manipulated by so much of the modern Church, is a topic that is sadly neglected from a genuine biblical perspective. However, just because something biblical has been hi-jacked, does not mean we should abandon it. Rather, it seems important to address it and provide biblical clarity in areas where worldly error has clouded the water.

When Jesus refers to Himself as “the truth” in John 14:6, I believe that applies on so many levels. And in the context of today’s message, I believe that if we are truly abiding in Christ, in His word, in His truth, then whatever we do will be based on that truth and will glorify Him. If we prosper, our prosperity will be true and genuine because it will be grounded in truth, and will truly be a joyful blessing without the tainting of the world and human nature.

Everyone wants to prosper, but not everyone understands that true prosperity is not measured with dollar signs and decimal points, or the facade of an image. True Prosperity stands in non-conformity to the world’s fleeting, shallow, mindless materialism.

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers." - Psalm 1:1-3