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Is it just me or do you sometimes struggle with relating finances and religious principles? Didn't it say in the Bible that the love for money is the root of all evil? Does that mean that we cannot enjoy the things money can buy? It would seem like you have to choose between being good-- or being rich.
As we continued to grow and find the answers to the questions we seek, knowledge about biblical prosperity increased as well. It turns out we do not have to be sickly and hungry to please God. The truth is God wants to bless us with overwhelming abundance and prosperity.
So we ask, what then is God's will for man about money and possessions? Many scripture verses allude to biblical prosperity. Scriptures boldly state that God wants us rich (Genesis 12:1-3; Psalm 35:27; John 10:10). Look back to the story of Abraham. When God called him out of Ur, Abraham was promised that he would have great prosperity and favor-and he did. He also received his miracle, his beloved son Isaac. God knows your heart's desire and give it to you on top of all the other blessings He pours in your life.
Tithing is an essential part in walking in God's plan of prosperity (Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 10:10). Of course God does not need money. He owns the whole universe he has no use for money. He has use for faith. Tithing reflects this and this gives God something to work with in pouring out blessings into your life. It's uncomfortable at first but God will always provide for those who trust in Him.
Prosperity is then a return of your investment in God (Luke 6:38; Deuteronomy 28; Matthew 6:33). Your tithes and offerings, your obedience to His law, partaking in His work here on earth-- these are all seeds planted on fertile ground. It is all accounted for and a bountiful harvest is coming your way. You do not give in order to be 'paid back'. No, you can afford to give because you know God is abundantly generous to give you more than what you asked for.
Before God can bless you with prosperity you need to ask yourself honestly, can God trust you with it? You need to be a faithful steward even with the little you have (mark 10:17; Luke 12:48; 1 Timothy 6:17) so that when your breakthrough comes your heart is prepared. Enjoy the comfort things and material possessions can give you, but do not let it take first place in your life. It's not bad to have money, but do not make building your fortune your life. You cannot serve both God and money so serve God and make money serve you.
Finally, God gives us the power to produce riches (Deuteronomy 8:18; 2 Corinthians 8; Philippians 4:14-18). God desires to bless you that you may have the opportunity to bless those around you too. There is grace and peace that fills you in serving a friend.
It's not about having the best and the most possessions. If this is your end goal, when prosperity comes it will be like a clanging of an old bell in an empty cathedral. Abundance and prosperity should resound with joy and gladness not just in your life but with those around you. Enjoy life to the fullest with what you have but put God and your fellow man before money. True wealth is found inside you. Pursue generosity, service, love and obedience-and peace and contentment will be yours.
As we continued to grow and find the answers to the questions we seek, knowledge about biblical prosperity increased as well. It turns out we do not have to be sickly and hungry to please God. The truth is God wants to bless us with overwhelming abundance and prosperity.
So we ask, what then is God's will for man about money and possessions? Many scripture verses allude to biblical prosperity. Scriptures boldly state that God wants us rich (Genesis 12:1-3; Psalm 35:27; John 10:10). Look back to the story of Abraham. When God called him out of Ur, Abraham was promised that he would have great prosperity and favor-and he did. He also received his miracle, his beloved son Isaac. God knows your heart's desire and give it to you on top of all the other blessings He pours in your life.
Tithing is an essential part in walking in God's plan of prosperity (Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 10:10). Of course God does not need money. He owns the whole universe he has no use for money. He has use for faith. Tithing reflects this and this gives God something to work with in pouring out blessings into your life. It's uncomfortable at first but God will always provide for those who trust in Him.
Prosperity is then a return of your investment in God (Luke 6:38; Deuteronomy 28; Matthew 6:33). Your tithes and offerings, your obedience to His law, partaking in His work here on earth-- these are all seeds planted on fertile ground. It is all accounted for and a bountiful harvest is coming your way. You do not give in order to be 'paid back'. No, you can afford to give because you know God is abundantly generous to give you more than what you asked for.
Before God can bless you with prosperity you need to ask yourself honestly, can God trust you with it? You need to be a faithful steward even with the little you have (mark 10:17; Luke 12:48; 1 Timothy 6:17) so that when your breakthrough comes your heart is prepared. Enjoy the comfort things and material possessions can give you, but do not let it take first place in your life. It's not bad to have money, but do not make building your fortune your life. You cannot serve both God and money so serve God and make money serve you.
Finally, God gives us the power to produce riches (Deuteronomy 8:18; 2 Corinthians 8; Philippians 4:14-18). God desires to bless you that you may have the opportunity to bless those around you too. There is grace and peace that fills you in serving a friend.
It's not about having the best and the most possessions. If this is your end goal, when prosperity comes it will be like a clanging of an old bell in an empty cathedral. Abundance and prosperity should resound with joy and gladness not just in your life but with those around you. Enjoy life to the fullest with what you have but put God and your fellow man before money. True wealth is found inside you. Pursue generosity, service, love and obedience-and peace and contentment will be yours.
About the Author:
Zoe Smith is living in the reality of her abundance and prosperity. Discover the truth of Biblical Prosperity and open your life to supernatural blessings today today.
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