Today, some of the “mature” believers seem to be tired of hearing all the “fluff” or “candy” in church. They’re tired of hearing about blessings, breakthroughs, and being prosperous. They want to hear about living righteously and honoring God.
Why does it have to be one or the other? Both are true. The same God who said we’ll be prosperous in Jeremiah 29:11 is the same God who told us not to fornicate 1 Corinthians 6:18. The God who healed us through Jesus is the same God who told us not to gossip (1 Peter 2:24; Prov. 16:28).
If a person only hears about the blessings, but they never hear about honoring God, they may be deceived into thinking they can live however they want and still get blessed. On the other hand, if someone only hears about sin and how they need to further honor God, they may not know or expect to receive the promises of God.
Understand, both righteous living and expecting God’s promises are true and beneficial for the believer.
Matthew 5:44 NLT But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Matthew 19:26 NLT Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”
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