We hear a lot about prosperity and prosperity preachers. Well, today we want to take a look at what the Bible says about prosperity and wealth and we want to see God's warning about placing our trust in riches and wealth.

What is Prosperity? To force entry, cut through, be successful

Does God Bless His People so that they prosper?

• Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and Joseph all prospered.
• Psalm 1:3 whatsoever he doeth shall prosper
• Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
• Solomon had wealth and prosperity. 1 Chron 22:13

Don’t think its you, remember the Lord causes you to prosper. Deut 8:17-18

Wealth is not the only sign of God's favor. The wicked can have wealth too, but wealth is fleeting. Psalm 73, Jeremiah 12:1

Good and bad happen to God's people and both situations can come from God. Ecclesiastes 7:14, Phil 4:13

What does it profit to gain the world and lose your soul?

When does wealth and prosperity become evil?

• When we love it. The love of money is evil. 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5
• When prosperity turns you from God. (Deut 32:15) Jeshurun the “upright ones”
• When you choose Money over God, you can't serve two masters. Luke 16:13
• When your love of money causes you to reject the true gospel of Christ. 2 Peter 2:1-3

Wealth and prosperity can be a gift from God, but we must always prioritize the giver over the gift.