It is a sad day for Christianity when we become dubious in using the term - prosperity. In this sin-infested world of darkness and distress, the word 'prosper' should be a life saver. Who else can prosper us except God alone? Even the worldly folks prosper because God is giving them a chance to acknowledge the One who blesses without partiality. (1Tim 6:17). The proponents of the anti-prosperity gospel have done us a big dis-favour by casting a shadow on the word itself. Yes, it is true that people always twist the Scripture to their own ends. Yes, it is true that blessing is not an end in itself. Yes, people are being misled to believe that life is going to be a bed of roses if you believe. However, prosperity is a Scriptural term and no force on earth can prevent God from prospering a man who has set his heart on God. There are some believer-hypocrites who would be uneasy in seeing prosperity in heaven itself. There is nothing negative about prosperity from God. Let us not demean the word itself. It is not an Old Testament concept alone. We go through difficult times not because God does not want to prosper us. It is only because God wants us to know that the highest level of prosperity lies in enjoying God in His holiness.
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