Contrary to what some believe, God is not against wealth, blessing, or prosperity. In fact, Scripture paints a very different picture. Look at this blessing spoken by Moses over Joseph:
“May their land be blessed by the Lord with the precious gift of dew from the heavens and water from beneath the earth; with the rich fruit that grows in the sun, and the rich harvest produced each month; with the finest crops of the ancient mountains, and the abundance from the everlasting hills; with the best gifts of the earth and its bounty, and the favor of the one who appeared in the burning bush.”
—Deuteronomy 33:13–16 (NLT)
These aren’t just poetic lines. They are a declaration of God’s will for His people: abundance, favor, and provision.
We see another blessing over Zebulun and Issachar:
“May the people of Zebulun prosper in their travels. May the people of Issachar prosper at home in their tents.”
—Deuteronomy 33:18 (NLT)
Whether you’re called to go or stay, God has blessings for both. There’s no need to fight over calling—just walk in yours with confidence. It’s all part of God’s plan, and there’s no competition in the Kingdom.
Some people read warnings in the Bible and think they’re warnings against prosperity. But when we read carefully, we see that God isn’t warning us against wealth—He’s warning us not to forget Him in the midst of it.
“Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey his commands, regulations, and decrees... For when you have become full and prosperous and have built fine homes to live in... be careful! Do not become proud... Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath.”
—Deuteronomy 8:11–14, 18 (NLT)
The danger isn’t having money—it’s forgetting who gave you the power to create wealth. Prosperity is a tool, not a god. And the safeguard is humility and remembrance.
A lot of Christians misread Jesus’ words about money:
“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.”
—Matthew 6:24 (NLT)
Jesus never said you shouldn’t prosper—He said don’t serve money. Don’t put your trust in it. Don’t be greedy. Live generously and with purpose. That’s the heart behind His teaching.
Jesus wasn’t creating a new teaching—He was reaffirming what God had already said in the Old Testament. Deuteronomy 8 lays it all out:
“He did all this so you would never say to yourself, ‘I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.’ Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful...”
—Deuteronomy 8:17–18 (NLT)
If you can keep that posture, you’re safe. Humility and gratitude will protect you from being owned by the very blessings God gives.
Here’s a wild story that proves how God can even use the IRS to bless you. After a misfiled crypto report, I was told I owed thousands. But once we corrected it, it turned out the IRS owed me $10,000—plus another $1,500 in interest for being late.
I didn’t chase it. I didn’t sit around waiting for it. I put my hands to work and trusted God. That’s how prosperity works: He blesses what you put your hands to.
God is raising up a prosperous church—not so we can hoard wealth, but so we can be a blessing to the world. We give, we serve, and we remain grounded in the truth that “The Lord did it.”
Prosperity won’t destroy you if you never forget where it came from. So ask God, “What do You want me to do? What can I put my hands to?” And as you walk in obedience, you’ll see multiplication, blessing, and impact follow.
Let’s be the most prosperous church the world has ever seen—not because we chase money, but because we follow the Lord who gives us power to create wealth.
