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Neither Poverty Nor Riches, But Prosperity


Proverbs 30:7 "Two things I ask of you, O LORD;
do not refuse me before I die:
Proverbs 30:8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
Proverbs 30:9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
and say, 'Who is the LORD?'
Or I may become poor and steal,
and so dishonor the name of my God.


This models how we are to pray regarding our possessions. As we ask God to meet our needs, we grapple with how to ask Him to prosper us. Our goal is not to accumulate wealth (riches) or renounce it (poverty), but to faithfully oversee our individual portion from God and remain undistracted in our love for Him.

Third John 2 says, ÔÇ£I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.ÔÇØ Prosperity is more than money. It is a lifestyle that includes spiritual fullness, physical well-being, mental soundness, social friendships, and financial well-being. Prosperity is possessing and stewarding wisely all that God gives to you. Prosperity results from GodÔÇÖs grace and our faithfulness to follow biblical principles. A prosperous person is one who is wealthy in all things that eternally matter.