Psalm 1:3 “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law, he meditates day and night… And in whatever he does, he prospers.”
Real prosperity is not reaping earthly riches and vain possessions. True “prosperity gospel” is delighting in the law of our God and meditating on it all the time. Earthly prosperity may be nice, but when our entire focus is on pleasing Christ by abiding by His laws, we truly prosper. What is the law of the Lord? “Love the LORD your God…and your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:36-40). By following these and the other commandments declared in the Scriptures, we will fulfill our purpose and He will bless us. The Gospel of Christ can be tough and often bloody and full of heartache; rarely is it full of vain earthly riches. So, would you rather prosper your soul or your flesh? If you want to prosper both, love the law of God, and do not expect a bed of roses every day.
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Ps 1:1
Psalm 1:1 “How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked…”
I wish I could go back throughout my life and take back the times I compromised my relationship with Christ to follow a wicked man’s counsel. Reflection over one’s life can prove sorrowful with many regrets. True, some unsaved folk will have great advice for us in this world, but we must stay attuned to the Holy Spirit as to when to follow this advice and when to reject it. “Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools…” (Romans 1:22) Is it safe to trust in the counsel of fools? Surely not, rather, first go to the Maker of all things, who contains all wisdom ad knowledge, and “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” (Romans 11:33). So, “if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,” (James 1:5) instead of walking in the counsel of the wicked.
I wish I could go back throughout my life and take back the times I compromised my relationship with Christ to follow a wicked man’s counsel. Reflection over one’s life can prove sorrowful with many regrets. True, some unsaved folk will have great advice for us in this world, but we must stay attuned to the Holy Spirit as to when to follow this advice and when to reject it. “Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools…” (Romans 1:22) Is it safe to trust in the counsel of fools? Surely not, rather, first go to the Maker of all things, who contains all wisdom ad knowledge, and “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” (Romans 11:33). So, “if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,” (James 1:5) instead of walking in the counsel of the wicked.
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