Prosperity: Promised

The most popular NT proof text for prosperity theology comes on the heels of Christ's disciples pointing out that they had left everything behind to follow Him --

“Yes,” Jesus replied, “and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the Good News, will receive now in return a hundred times as many houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and property—along with persecution. And in the world to come that person will have eternal life. - Mark 10: 29-30

 After acknowledging his lack of health and wealth, Paul demonstrated the real meaning of this verse by describing it this way --

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything. 2 Corinthians 6:10

Have you ever heard a prosperity message that refers to the idea that with all of this stuff - comes persecution?

This is not suggesting that there is no NT promise of blessing applied in a literal, material way --

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” - Luke 6:38

Both Scripture and experience demonstrate God's frequent material blessing upon those who generously share what He has entrusted to them.






John Piper ~ Prosperity Gospel

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