Updated June 22, 2009
What does a prosperous follower of Jesus look like? Is the popular prosperity teaching of many televangelists and pastors really true? Is worldly prosperity the same as Godly prosperity?
These doctrines of Jesus have the true answer!
Jesus said...
Luke 16:13 "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
Jesus teaches us...
1John 2:15-17 ...not (to) love the world or the things in the world. (For) If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life— is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it...
He teaches us...
Jeremiah 45:5 …(Not to)...seek great things for (ourselfs)...
and...
Romans 12:16 ...not (to) set (our) mind(s) on high things...
For...
Luke 16:15 ...What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight.
He teaches us to...
Colossians 3:1-2 Set (our) mind(s) on things above, not on things on the earth.
He told us...
Matthew 6:19-20 ...not (to) lay up for (ourselves) treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but (rather to) lay up for (ourselves) treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
He warned us...
Proverbs 23:17 ...not (to) let (our) heart(s) envy sinners...
And to...
Ezra 9:12 ...never seek their peace or prosperity...
He even told us...
Matthew 6:31-33 ...not (to) worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?For (our) heavenly Father knows that (we) need all these things. (Rather He said)...seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Hebrews 13:5-6 ...He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “ The LORD is my helper; I will not fear.
Remember...
Psalm 34:10 …those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing.
However...
Proverbs 28:20...he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
Therefore...
Hebrews 13:5...be content with such things as you have.
Paul himself learned the riches of contentment...
Philippians 4:11-12 (Paul said)...I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
1Timothy 6:6-10 ...godliness with contentment is great gain...we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
BEWARE! Many deceived ministers teach their congregations to pursue being rich; to lay up treasure here on earth and to seek the peace and prosperity of this world. It's important for you to note that the word of Jesus places extremely high value on faithfulness and obedience, while false teachings place the emphasis on worldly success and prosperity. It's more important to Jesus for us to be obedient, which leads to the true riches of Heaven, rather than obtaining the deceptive prosperity of this world. As Proverbs 22:1 says, "A good name is to be chosen rather than riches. Luke 16:15 says, "What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight."
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April 4, 2009
WHICH JESUS Do YOU SERVE?? Posted by Brendon Powell.
There seems to be more than one Jesus to choose from these days. Which one is the true Jesus and who are you following?
There’s a ‘seeker friendly’ Jesus, he’s the one who will not offend anyone in anyway. He loves everyone no matter what they do.
There’s a ‘sow and reap’ Jesus, he made a covenant with man so that man could sow his seed and reap wealth and happiness on earth and then go to heaven when he dies.
There’s a ‘blend in with the world’ Jesus, he wants us to look like, act like, and be like the world in order to reach the lost.
There’s a ‘never ending grace’ Jesus, his ‘grace’ covers us no matter what we do or how we live.
There’s a ‘just believe’ Jesus. As long as you truly believe in your heart, you’re saved.
There’s a ‘name it claim it’ Jesus. You name it; anything and it’s yours! If you don’t get it, it’s because you lack faith. It’s your fault.
There’s a ‘carnal’ Jesus. He doesn’t expect you to overcome sin, he understands you’re just carnal.
There’s a ‘heart dwelling’ Jesus. All you have to do is ask him into your heart and voilà, he’s there. You’re going to heaven!
Truth:
There’s the Jesus who said “Repent and believe the gospel, the kingdom of God is at hand.” -Mark 1:15
He said, “Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him.” -Lk 9:23-25
He said without Him you are already condemned. -John 3:18
He said He came to save the world -John 3:16
He said unless you forsake all you have, you cannot be His disciple. -Luke 14:33
He said if we love anyone more than Him we are not worthy of Him. -Matt 10:37-39
He said if you love this life you’ll lose it. -John 12:25-26
He said you cannot serve God and money. -Matt 6:24
He said fear God who can destroy both body and soul in hell. -Mt 10:28
He said be extreme in your war against sin. -Matt 18:8-9
He said love God with all your heart, soul and mind and your neighbor as yourself. -Matt 22:37-39
He said He is the light of the world. –John 8:12
He said the gate is narrow and the way is difficult and few find it. -Matt 7:13-14
He said those who believe in Him but work iniquity will be cast out. -Matt 7:21-23
He said you’ll be hated for His name’s sake, but if you endure to the end, you’ll be saved. -Matt 10:22
He said I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by Me. –John 14:6
Which Jesus do you serve? |
