by K eith Moore
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he blessings you receive— both material and otherwise—give God glory. That’s right. Your increase and promotion actually glorify God! I remember when my wife, Phyllis, and I heard this for the first time. It seemed too good to be true. We’d always heard that “truly holy people” were poor because poverty and holiness go hand in hand. We’d been taught that being fully consecrated to God meant being poor— completely poor.
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Gloryof Prosperity We weren’t alone in this belief. Millions of people believe this way even though it’s not biblical. Just look at what Ecclesiastes 5:19 says in regard to riches and wealth: “Ever y man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his
portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.” Having riches and wealth is not contradictory to living for God. It isn’t against His will for our lives. In fact, this scripture shows us that He has given us wealth— and when the Lord gives us wealth, we can enjoy it. It glorifies Him! Spreading the Good News Jesus was dedicated to glorifying God. John 17:4 says, “I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.” Bringing glory to God is
what we are called to do. Jesus was also dedicated to destroying the devil’s works. First John 3:8 says, “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” Jesus came to glorify God and destroy the devil’s works. One way to destroy the devil’s works is to refuse to focus on them—refuse to “advertise” for him. Instead, talk about all the good things that God has done. If people see how God has blessed us, they’ll begin to understand that He will do it for them too. It’ll open their spirits to
Keep in mind, the way you acquire something is more important than what you acquire.