What Is Biblical Prosperity ?

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Bump.

I'd like to hear more about this from the saints here.

[Scott Hutchinson]

True Biblical prosperity goes beyond,the material realm.Praise God for material and Financial blessings,but if one is in right relationship with Christ,they are truly prospering their circumstances may not be ideal,but God is blessing them because they are abiding in Christ.

[OP_Carl]

Originally Posted by jaamez

I don't even know where to start looking for a "biblical" definition of "prosperity." I believe the concept was foreign to the first century church - they had everything common and distributed to whomever had a need. We horde unto ourselves.

Yeah, but that "all things in common" business didn't work out for them, and it didn't work out for Captain John Smith and the colonists.

In fact, it hasn't worked anywere that it has been tried.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by OP_Carl

Yeah, but that "all things in common" business didn't work out for them, and it didn't work out for Captain John Smith and the colonists.

In fact, it hasn't worked anywere that it has been tried.

Amen. Such a simple concept that far too many people fail to realize.

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Originally Posted by OP_Carl

Yeah, but that "all things in common" business didn't work out for them

Interesting response. Can you please explain where you get the idea that it didn't work out for them?

Let me make it clear that I'm not advocating for some kind of utopian/communal lifestyle. I do believe, however, that we are responsible to take care of our brothers and sisters when they have needs. That's an example that the first century church gave us that we ought to be more quick to embrace. How can I rightly horde unto myself riches when my brother or sister is going without utilities or groceries due to financial hardship?

[Joelel]

Prosper means to succeed,not get rich.Prosper means Yahshua gives to you so you have to give to those in need.

Acts2:44: And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
45: And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need
Acts4:32: And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
33: And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
34: Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
35: And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

1 Tim.5: Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.6: But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7: For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.8: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content

Math.6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:20: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

1 Tim.6:17] Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;[18] That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;[19] Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life