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NASB | 3 John 1:2 ¶ Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 3 John 1:2 ¶ Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually]. |
Bible Question:
In a different post, there was a suggestion that orthodox christianity does not agree with the Faith movement about becoming prosperous. I am not a member of the Faith movement or know very much about it. However considering 3 John 1:2, it is very unlikely the being prosperous is a bad thing. I did not want to continue the earlier post as it was already very long and hotly contested and my question has very little to do with the original topic under discussion. Is there any scripture which advises against being prosperous? I have met a lot of Christians who believe that it is not good to be rich. Are there any scriptures to support that or is that a prejudice born out of their own financial state? God bless U. GeeVee |
Bible Answer: ITimothy 6:17 gives a good reason to respect what God gives, and how you are responsible for your money. For most what ever they make is not enough. I have found the thrill of the desire to have is far greater, than the actual reality of having gottenthe desired item. I think it's called buyers remorse. The thrill of a new car quickly is gone when the first payment falls due. I think most materialistic things turn out this way. Only that which is given in free love never loses value, or is unsatifactory. Salvation in Christ is a free gift, and never stops giving on and on. agape, justme |