Prosperity God s Way Prosperity Gospel 1. Prosperity Comes From God I. The Prosperous Mindset/Attitude Deuteronomy 8:18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. 1
2. True Prosperity Is a LOT More Than Money Proverbs 13:7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth. Proverbs 11:28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf. Proverbs 28:6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in (his) ways, though he be rich. Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. 3. Prosperity Sometimes Means Essentials 2
Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 1Tim 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 4. Dangers of Prosperity Matthew 19:23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Matthew 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. Psalm 62:10 Put no confidence in extortion, set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them. 3
1Timothy 6:9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Proverbs 14:20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends. 5. How to Fail to Be Prosperous Proverbs 19:4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Proverbs 28:22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. Proverbs 22:16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to want. 4
Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 21:17 He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich. 1. Have the Proper Mindset II. How to Be Prosperous 2. Prosperity Comes From Obedience to God Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the 5
LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 112:1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 3. Wealth Through Wisdom and Service 2 Chronicles 1:11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like. 4. Prosperity Comes to the Diligent 6
Proverbs 13:4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. 5. Prosperity Through Generosity Proverbs 10:4 Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts. Psalm 15:5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. 7
6. We Can Ask God for True Prosperity Psalm 37:25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. Psalm 118:25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. 7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Prosperity God s Way I. The Mindset Comes from God More than Money Sometimes It Is the Essentials Dangers of Prosperity How to Fail at Prosperity Prosperity God s Way II. How to be Prosperous Have Proper Mindset Obedience to God Wealth through Wisdom and Service Diligence Generosity Ask God for True Riches 8
1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. Prosperity God s Way 9