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Prosperity Prosperity
God’sGod’s
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Prosperity Gospel
I. The Prosperous Mindset/Attitude
1. Prosperity Comes From God1. Prosperity Comes From God
Deuteronomy 8:18 But thou shaltremember 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.
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2. True Prosperity Is a LOT 2. True Prosperity Is a LOT
More Than MoneyMore 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 3. Prosperity Sometimes
Means EssentialsMeans Essentials
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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 Prosperity4. Dangers of ProsperityMatthew 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.
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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.
Proverbs 19:4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated
from his neighbour.
5. How to Fail to Be Prosperous5. How to Fail to Be Prosperous
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.
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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.
II. How to Be Prosperous
1. Have the Proper Mindset1. Have the Proper Mindset
2. Prosperity Comes From 2. Prosperity Comes From
Obedience to GodObedience 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
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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 3. Wealth Through Wisdom
and Serviceand Service2 Chronicles 1:11 And God said to
Solomon, Because this was in thineheart, 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 4. Prosperity Comes to the
DiligentDiligent
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Proverbs 13:4 The soul of a lazy
man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be
made rich.
Proverbs 10:4 Poor is he who works
with a negligent hand, But the hand
of the diligent makes rich.
5. Prosperity Through 5. Prosperity Through
GenerosityGenerosity
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.
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6. We Can Ask God for True 6. We Can Ask God for True
ProsperityProsperity 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 WayProsperity God’s Way
I. The MindsetI. The Mindset
• Comes from God
• More than Money
• Sometimes It Is the Essentials
• Dangers of Prosperity
• How to Fail at Prosperity
Prosperity God’s WayProsperity God’s Way
II. How to be ProsperousII. How to be Prosperous
• Have Proper Mindset
• Obedience to God
• Wealth through Wisdom and Service
• Diligence
• Generosity
• Ask God for True Riches
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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