Today I tried a link that did not work to get free tickets from Southwest Airlines. The link seemed legit but did not work for me. How often do we want things from God and simply say "He will provide." This is true but the Scripture teaches us to ask. What we ask is the key. I've heard some say, "Ask whatever," as if God is a genie to give whatever we want. I know of just one person who was given an open invitation to ask whatever he wanted and he ask for wisdom to govern God's people. The prosperity gospel imposes on people's emotions to get offerings for their cause - or is it pockets.
Scriptures such as, "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content" (1 Timothy 6:8 KJV) are ignored or skirted over and other Scriptures that emphasize their godless pursuits are emphasized. Contentment is not a state of mind or a sense of security with money, it a settled peace and satisfaction in the Lord that is completed by having "godliness with contentment [which] is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6 KJV) The Apostle Paul had plenty at times and plenty of times he did without. Much of what he received he gave to the poor saints who were in need.
Don't get caught up in the prosperity gospel. Yes God blesses but He blesses us to be a blessing to others.
PRAYER: Father in heaven, I pray for wisdom in dealing with those would deceive me. Open my eyes to those in need around me. Bless me so that I can bless others. May I be completed daily in the goodness and godliness of God. AMEN!
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