God's Prosperity
Obtaining Wealth God's Way
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Did you know that God promises prosperity to us? If you do not know of this truth of God’s plan for us then it means that you have not received all of the blessings that God has promised. If you are not prospering in all of your affairs then it means that you do not understand God’s true nature. The Bible tells us that, "He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love (John 4:8). Just as you love your children and want the best that this life has to offer them, so is it that God wants the best that he has provided in this life for the followers of his word and those that believe in his son Jesus. Simply put, God wants us to have an abundant and prosperous life. In fact God has promised us an abundant and prosperous life.
What is prosperity? Prosperity is defined as a condition of thriving or economic well being. We must understand that prosperity and wealth are not limited to just economic well being and monetary wealth. Most people think of prosperity in terms of possessing or having monetary wealth. However, having money or having monetary wealth is only one kind of prosperity. There are three ways that a person can be wealthy or prosperous. The first and the most important type of wealth is spiritual wealth (a fear of and a respect for the Lord; and the practice of his commands). The second kind of wealth is intellectual wealth (knowledge, understanding and wisdom). The third type of wealth is monetary (money and possessions). Spiritual wealth is the most important of the three because without spiritual wealth, intellectual and monetary wealth become curses. Without spiritual wealth, monetary wealth is short lived and fleeting and intellectual pursuits are without meaning and can trap us in confusion.
In order to live a full and fruitful life, and to obtain the prosperity that God has promised we must achieve all three kinds of wealth. For one without the other except for spiritual wealth will result in one’s undoing. Many examples of the lack of spiritual wealth and understanding abound among us. Consider the many famous persons such as professional athletes, movie stars, entertainers, and yes even prime time preachers who have lost their monetary wealth and whose careers have ended in embarrassment and humiliation. No doubt you have your own examples that can be brought to mind. These examples demonstrate that the absence of spiritual wealth and knowledge will always lead to poverty. The Lord has promised prosperity to us and we simply have to embrace all that He offers to us and understand the conditions for obtaining what has been promised. In Chapter One we will review scriptures from the Bible that tells of God’s promise of prosperity.
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In order to live a full and fruitful life, and to obtain the prosperity that God has promised we must achieve all three kinds of wealth. For one without the other except for spiritual wealth will result in one’s undoing. Many examples of the lack of spiritual wealth and understanding abound among us. Consider the many famous persons such as professional athletes, movie stars, entertainers, and yes even prime time preachers who have lost their monetary wealth and whose careers have ended in embarrassment and humiliation. No doubt you have your own examples that can be brought to mind. These examples demonstrate that the absence of spiritual wealth and knowledge will always lead to poverty. The Lord has promised prosperity to us and we simply have to embrace all that He offers to us and understand the conditions for obtaining what has been promised. In Chapter One we will review scriptures from the Bible that tells of God’s promise of prosperity.
Biblical Proof of God’s Promise of Prosperity
There are numerous references throughout the Bible where God has promised prosperity to us. The chapters and verses provided in this section of God’s will for our prosperity are not exhaustive by any means. There are many references to God’s promise to us. Other sections will cite additional chapters and verses in later discussions. However, let’s see what God has promised to us.
Let the Lord be magnified which has pleasure
in the prosperity of His servant (Psalms 35:27).
It is the gift of God for man to have riches and wealth,
to be able to eat and take his portion and rejoice in his
Labor (Ecclesiastes 5:19).
The Lord will open up his good treasure to you, and you
Will lend to many nations and not borrow. He will make you
the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath, prospering wherever you go (Joshua 1:7b).
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that He was
rich, yet for your sake He became poor, that you through his
poverty might be rich (II Corinthians 8:9)
God has spoken, you are called of God, He has brought you and
He will make your way prosperous (Isaiah 48:15)
Finally, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers (III John 1:2}.
These passages from the Bible alone should be enough for anyone to get the message that God intends prosperity for us. Yet, many overlook these passages and continue to struggle in vain for what God has already promised to us. We simply have to be obedient to His word and practice faith in God’s promise to us. We must humble ourselves as children before Him and let Him direct our path. Instead of allowing God to direct our lives we choose to follow our own will and limited understanding just as rebellious children often do only to become frustrated in our efforts.
About the Author
Dr. Gosby King, Jr. is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing psychotherapeutic counseling for over twenty-five years. Dr. King is also a licensed insurance agent in the state of Texas and holds a securities license. He has provided sound investment and financial services for over twelve years. He has been able to enjoy great success in assisting others to enhance their lives through his role as a counselor working with individuals, couples and families. He especially loves working with youth and their families. While performing his roles of counselor and financial advisor Dr. King has been able apply his knowledge and expertise in psychology by assisting many of his clients to adapt and modify their behaviors to achieve maximum functioning in their personal and financial lives. Dr. King believes that everyone seeks to increase their sense of personal satisfaction, happiness, contentment, and joy in their lives. In his book, God’s Prosperity: Obtaining Wealth God’s Way, Dr. King has presented the evidence of God’s wishes for our prosperity and he has clearly explained and discussed the behavioral changes necessary to receive God’s promise of prosperity.