Prosperity…
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Far too many people today in our American society only recognize prosperity as $$$.
God has so many other blessings at His disposal that far exceed any monetary position of wealth. Have you considered a prosperous healthful body, mentally, physically, and spiritually? What about a prosperous environment with family and friends. Consider the blessings of wisdom, knowledge and understanding. In our society today, wouldn’t it be prosperous to enjoy personal freedoms with the fundamental liberties, the security of walking our streets without fear of harm. Let’s reflect on our right to worship, extend our faith, our trust, share the gospel message, show kindness and gratitude to others, quite simply put, allow for peace of mind and bring joy into our life as was originally intended. There are 5 types of prosperity, emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, and financial. One must establish a balance, maintain that balance to live life to its fullest.
Please understand that I’m not condemning money, after all God authorized the monetary system. With wealth comes responsibilities, we are to honor God with our success and finances. We are to share with others and return to God what is His.
Through-out the Bible God talks about the necessity of money. He gives us the ability to earn, to save, to invest, to spend, and to tithe. We are not to steal or fraudulently acquire money by any dishonest means for selfish motives. Money is important in our homes, our society, in our world commerce, it provides for economic development and stability. We recognize we live in a very prosperous country filled with an abundance and we should not take this abundance for granted.
In summary, prosperity, money, and God’s laws must be maintained and kept within the proper perspective.
Additional Bible verses for your reference.
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Proverbs 21:21
Walk in obedience to all that the Lord has commanded you, so that you will live and
prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Deuteronomy 5:33
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. Proverbs 16:20
Keep this book of the Laws always on your lips, then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2
He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. Proverbs 28:13
May the Lord continue to guide and bless you with righteousness.
Submitted by, LRL
Proverbs 19:21. There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel that will stand.
