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Prosperity Prosperity

God’sGod’s

WayWay

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