The Purpose of Prosperity
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The document discusses the purpose of prosperity within the context of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that prosperity is a means to free individuals from burdens and restore their wellbeing through the power of the Holy Spirit. It highlights statistical concerns about financial stress among various income levels and presents scriptural references to affirm that God desires prosperity for His followers to enable them to bless others. Ultimately, the text encourages believers to recognize their role as givers and representatives of God's Kingdom to fulfill His covenant promises.
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God’s Plan is Prosperity!
Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) 11 For I know the thoughts (imaginations; plans)
that I think (plan; calculate) toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts
(imaginations; plans) of peace, and not of evil, to give you an
expected end.
Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) 3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect (shalom) peace
(shalom), [whose] mind (imagination; purpose) [is] stayed [on thee]:
because he trusteth in thee.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thepurposeofprosperity-170126164318/85/The-Purpose-of-Prosperity-14-320.jpg)
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Deuteronomy 8:18 (KJV)
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for [it is] he that giveth thee
power to get wealth, that he may establish (fulfill) his covenant which he
sware unto thy fathers, as [it is] this day.
Proverbs 22:4 (KJV) By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and
honour, and life.
Proverbs 24:4 (KJV) And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all
precious and pleasant riches.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thepurposeofprosperity-170126164318/85/The-Purpose-of-Prosperity-15-320.jpg)
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Ecclesiastes 5:19 (KJV) Every man also to whom God hath given
riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to
take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
Isaiah 45:3 (KJV) And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and
hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the
LORD, which call [thee] by thy name, [am] the God of Israel.
2 Corinthians 8:9 (KJV) 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became
poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thepurposeofprosperity-170126164318/85/The-Purpose-of-Prosperity-16-320.jpg)
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“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate
therein day and night, that thou mayest observe (keep; protect) to do
according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way
prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success (prosper due to
insight).” Joshua 1:8 KJV
Psalm 1:2 (KJV) 2 But his delight [is] in the law of the 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.
Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) 3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is]
stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thepurposeofprosperity-170126164318/85/The-Purpose-of-Prosperity-18-320.jpg)
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The Purpose of Prosperity is to help out in the Family Business.
Deuteronomy 8:18 (KJV) 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.
We ARE wealthy so that we can be blessed AND then help the Father fulfill His covenant
promise to Jesus, which is an extension of the Abrahamic covenant.
That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we
might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
Galatians 3:13-14 KJV
We are BLESSED AND we look to BE a BLESSING!](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/thepurposeofprosperity-170126164318/85/The-Purpose-of-Prosperity-25-320.jpg)
The Purpose of Prosperity
- 1. The Purpose of Prosperity Being in the Family Business
- 2. Introduction
- 3. The Purpose of Prosperity The mission of the Kingdom of God is to free people from being enslaved by the enemy. The Kingdom accomplishes the mission by using the Power of the Holy Spirit to destroy yokes and remove burdens. The method of the Kingdom is for the members of the Kingdom to use their resources to accomplish the mission of the Kingdom. Among the resources given to the members are the manifestations of the Holy Spirit, personal gifting, ministry gifts, and material possessions.
- 4. The Purpose of Prosperity All of the resources, once received, work by love energized faith. Everything God gives to the Believer, who is a member and a representative of the Kingdom, is considered to be “prosperity” because they cause the Believer to excel. Since the Holy Spirit, who is the Anointing, produces all of those resources THEN the purpose of prosperity is to remove burdens off of people and to destroy the yokes of slavery that enemy has placed upon people. The Purpose of Prosperity is to eliminate needs and make people free!
- 5. The Facts
- 6. 72% People are stressed about money. http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2014/hig hlights.aspx
- 7. 75% Of those making less than $50k couldn't cover a $1,000 emergency. https://www.google.com/amp/amp.usatoday.com/story/84665088/? client=safari
- 8. 66% Of those making between $50k and $100k would have a problem covering a $1,000 emergency.
- 9. 71% Are concerned they can't cover everyday expenses.
- 10. The Purpose of Prosperity Median net worth has declined steeply in the past generation—down 85.3 percent from 1983 to 2013 for the bottom income quintile, down 63.5 percent for the second-lowest quintile, and down 25.8 percent for the third, or middle, quintile. According to research funded by the Russell Sage Foundation, the inflation-adjusted net worth of the typical household, one at the median point of wealth distribution, was $87,992 in 2003. By 2013, it had declined to $54,500, a 38 percent drop.
- 11. The Purpose of Prosperity According to a Christianity Today article from 2011: Evangelicals gave 4% of their income to churches. Christians in general gave 2.43% of their income to churches. Share faith.com - It’s alarming that Christians now give less per capita than during the Great Depression. When we finally look at those in church, at best 25% of the congregation give.That’s at best. If you have that level of participation, you’re not in the norm, according to other research, which says only about 3-5% actually tithe in most cases. And, it’s not the wealthy who always tithe. The statistics suggest that if you make less than $20k, you’re eight times more likely to give than someone who makes more than $75k.
- 12. The Truth
- 13. The Bible on Prosperity
- 14. The Purpose of Prosperity God’s Plan is Prosperity! Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) 11 For I know the thoughts (imaginations; plans) that I think (plan; calculate) toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts (imaginations; plans) of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) 3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect (shalom) peace (shalom), [whose] mind (imagination; purpose) [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.
- 15. The Purpose of Prosperity Deuteronomy 8:18 (KJV) But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for [it is] he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish (fulfill) his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as [it is] this day. Proverbs 22:4 (KJV) By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life. Proverbs 24:4 (KJV) And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
- 16. The Purpose of Prosperity Ecclesiastes 5:19 (KJV) Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God. Isaiah 45:3 (KJV) And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call [thee] by thy name, [am] the God of Israel. 2 Corinthians 8:9 (KJV) 9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
- 18. The Purpose of Prosperity “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe (keep; protect) to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success (prosper due to insight).” Joshua 1:8 KJV Psalm 1:2 (KJV) 2 But his delight [is] in the law of the 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. Isaiah 26:3 (KJV) 3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.
- 19. The Purpose of Prosperity By meditating on the Truth that He has made you wealthy will produce the wealth. The meditating on the Truth that he's made you wealthy will lead you into what you need to do to in order for the wealth to manifest. The Word is the spiritual seed and the giving of your material substance is the physical seed. There are two main examples in the Word of God instructing His People HOW to prosper.
- 21. The Purpose of Prosperity You ARE a Son of God or a Daughter of God! You ARE Love! You ARE just like your Father and you are to imitate Him! You ARE a GIVER! You ARE in the Family Business! You ARE a representative of the Kingdom of God!
- 22. The Purpose of Prosperity “Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth (meditates) greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.” Psalms 112:1-7 KJV
- 23. The Purpose of Prosperity
- 24. The Purpose of Prosperity Psalm 112 He meditated out of delighting. He was blessed. Wealth AND riches were in his house/family. His righteousness/giving endured. He knew what to do which produced wealth. He was full of covenant love, so he was a giver. His heart was fixed in righteousness therefore he didn't fear. Matthew 6 He has given alms in secret, God rewarded him openly. He has prayed in secret, God rewarded him openly. He laid up treasure in Heaven by giving. He served God not wealth, but Wealth served him. He sought the interests of the Kingdom by giving, instead of his own interest.
- 25. The Purpose of Prosperity The Purpose of Prosperity is to help out in the Family Business. Deuteronomy 8:18 (KJV) 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. We ARE wealthy so that we can be blessed AND then help the Father fulfill His covenant promise to Jesus, which is an extension of the Abrahamic covenant. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Galatians 3:13-14 KJV We are BLESSED AND we look to BE a BLESSING!