Deuteronomy 28:1 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth.
The peculiar people of Christ are to be leading the charge, not only in correct scriptural interpretations but also in health and well-being, as well as in good financial management. For us to be enslaved in debt and addicted to, or dependent on drugs in our day, and for us to be at the mercy of lenders, after all God has taught us in His word, is to sell the good news of the gospel short.
Furthermore, God would have us understand that poverty isn’t a virtue, neither is it a virtue to be rich. The prosperity that the Bible speaks of always leads us to place the eternal above the temporal, and it is when the latter is held subserviently to the former, that God can do great things through His people. God is actually itching to bless His people, but there are things that often stand in the way, which could produce what is termed as a dangerous blessing.
It is often the case that the human agent manifests a level of humility in the valley, but on the mountain- top, where God grants prosperity and success, folks too often become puffed up. To put it plainly, persons might wait for God’s directions when we believe we have no choice, but as soon as we can afford not to, we go our own way, thinking, and acting independently of His guidance. This is the most common failure in the Christian, which in turn prevents God to a large extent from prospering those who are called by His name.
Proverbs 3:4 So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!