what is biblical prosperity? can Christians be wealthy?

Conversations on the Couch

Hey guys! Today, I talk about what prosperity in the Bible looks like and what kingdom wealth means! A huge lie that I unknowingly believed was that God wanted me to be poor so I could rely on Him more. BUT that is not how God looks at prosperity in the Bible! Prosperity in Hebrew means completeness, soundness, welfare, peace, safety, health, contentment, friendship with God in covenant relationship. And since that's how God looked at prosperity in the Old Testament, that's how He looks at it in the New Testament! He's a never changing God who is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow! Biblical prosperity and wealth is seeking first the Kingdom of Heaven and God's righteousness and then using what God has given you to bless others and bring them into the Kingdom! God has given each of us gifts, talents and wealth and He expects us to do GOOD with it. Wealth is ultimately not a bad thing. You just need to ask yourself where is your treasure? Because where your treasure is, your heart will be also. So is your treasure on the things of God? Here are the Bible verses I use throughout the video! I pray that you take what you've learned and go to the Holy Spirit and ask Him to give you wisdom on what biblical prosperity looks like, in heaven and on earth. Put aside every judgement and just ask Him! 1 Samuel 13:14 2 Samuel 5:11 1 Kings 3:1-15 1 Kings 10 2 Chronicles 9:13-29 Ephesians 3:20-21 1 Kings 6 Matthew 6:33 Matthew 5:3 Jeremiah 29:11 John 10:10 Matthew 25:14-30 Be blessed! Jamie