Ep3 - The Dangerous "Promise of Prosperity" that Plagues Most Business Owners
Hey guys, Joe here, and this is Episode #3. Today I’m going to be discussing the “Promise of Prosperity” that every business owner gets caught in and why it’s not only very untrue, but very dangerous.
So let’s dive right in!
Spoiler:
God does not guarantee that we can and will all become financially successful, become millionaires, or if we put our minds to it, get whatever we want.
That is a human invention that stems from our selfish and prideful hearts.
We are all given resources depending on our own ability
Mathew 25 14:30
The reason this upsets people is because it sounds like God is choosing favorites.
Why should I make 6-figures while there are the poor in third world countries who do not have clean water?
Why make a single man a billionaire when there’s middle class citizens who are crippled by student loan debt?
Well, let me offer this…
Why do we think that someone who makes more money is more loved by God?
Are we unaware of the constant care and attention God gives to the widows, and the poor?
Or how much fulfilment comes from missionaries who live on nothing and 100% focus on spreading God's kingdom?
God loves all of us equally, and distributes certain talents, hardships, and times in our life that grow us closer to him.
This is just discussing financial poverty too, but this is applicable to poverty in ANYTHING in our life.
Ex. I had a family problem, and I was impoverished with my relationship...others had great family relationships...
...But it helped me get closer to God and built up my talents!
There are plenty of families out there who are very close, dont have the issues I've faced, and have many other blessings I don't have.
What does it matter? We are all loved equally by God.
Totally crush it with WHAT you’re given.
To whom is given much, much will be expected
Luke 12:42-48
To whom is given much, much is expected by GOD
If you're mad at the idea that you MAY not reach your financial goals because it's not god's will, it means you want to be loved, and think money is the way to do that.
I used to feel this way too. My wife asked me when we first started dating “Would you be okay if you never got that Audi”
The reason I was defensive was that she was taking “love” away from me.
When GOD is your source of Love, and you have confidence in HIM, it doesn't matter how your biz is doing :)
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