Study Scripture:
But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers as it is today – Deuteronomy 8:18 (NIV)
The presence of God is basically targeted against poverty. Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials to enjoy a minimum standard of life and well-being that is considered acceptable in society. It is God’s for you to step out of poverty and into wealth.
When people of God are empowered financially, they can easily pursue their God-given goals and purposes; and Jesus’ provision for your access to riches is found in 2 Corinthians 8:9. He became poor that you might be rich. Bear in mind that there is nobody stopping you from becoming prosperous; so wake up your mind, generate ideas and become wealthy (Ecclesiastics 5:9).
Every Christian ought to take responsibility for the society in which he lives. He must bring the salvation to the society; bring God into politics, the economy and business. He cannot achieve all these without money. The more money you earn, the more you can help others, be of service, make a bigger impact and fulfill your purpose. Sunday Adeleja once said that, “Money is only worth making if it is going to be used to set others free”.
Poverty leads to hunger, illness, illiteracy, homelessness and unemployment in the society. The different types of poverty are:
Financial poverty: this is a state of “lack of cash”. In order to step out of this type of poverty, you must change your present state of thinking. Don’t depend on the bank to increase your money, increase your money by yourself (John 6:6).
Mental poverty: this is a state of “no idea”. You create money by raising worthwhile ideas. Favour only works for those who think and produce results. Never depend on a single income, make investment to create a second income (1 Corinthians 2:16).
Social poverty: this is a state of “no friends”. Irrespective of your good idea, you need human support and you can’t have that if your friendship bank is poor. Quality friendship guarantees prosperity. When you have a million dollar vision, don’t surround yourself with one cent minds. True friends are always there when you need them but fake friends are only there when they need you (Proverbs 13:20).
Knowledge poverty: prosperity comes in line with your knowledge base. There is no wealth like knowledge and there is no poverty like ignorance. God has a glorious financial destiny for you but it is your responsibility to acquire the level of knowledge needed to get there (Jeremiah 29:11).
Physical poverty: this is a state of ill health. When you lack sound health and strength, you are not prosperous. God’s will for you is divine health and prosperity, so don’t give room for sickness to prevail in your body (3 John 2).
Spiritual poverty: this refers to having a poor relationship with your maker. Spiritual blessings come by faith in God. Faith is a spiritual virtue. Faith is the bridge between where you are and where God is taking you. Faith produces courage and boldness needed to combat poverty (Luke 1:45, Romans 8:6, 1 Corinthians 2:13-15).
Prayer line: Oh LORD, I receive grace to take practical steps out of poverty and into the abundance you desire for me in Jesus name. Amen!
Study Scripture:
But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers as it is today – Deuteronomy 8:18 (NIV)
The presence of God is basically targeted against poverty. Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials to enjoy a minimum standard of life and well-being that is considered acceptable in society. It is God’s for you to step out of poverty and into wealth.
When people of God are empowered financially, they can easily pursue their God-given goals and purposes; and Jesus’ provision for your access to riches is found in 2 Corinthians 8:9. He became poor that you might be rich. Bear in mind that there is nobody stopping you from becoming prosperous; so wake up your mind, generate ideas and become wealthy (Ecclesiastics 5:9).
Every Christian ought to take responsibility for the society in which he lives. He must bring the salvation to the society; bring God into politics, the economy and business. He cannot achieve all these without money. The more money you earn, the more you can help others, be of service, make a bigger impact and fulfill your purpose. Sunday Adeleja once said that, “Money is only worth making if it is going to be used to set others free”.
Poverty leads to hunger, illness, illiteracy, homelessness and unemployment in the society. The different types of poverty are:
Financial poverty: this is a state of “lack of cash”. In order to step out of this type of poverty, you must change your present state of thinking. Don’t depend on the bank to increase your money, increase your money by yourself (John 6:6).
Mental poverty: this is a state of “no idea”. You create money by raising worthwhile ideas. Favour only works for those who think and produce results. Never depend on a single income, make investment to create a second income (1 Corinthians 2:16).
Social poverty: this is a state of “no friends”. Irrespective of your good idea, you need human support and you can’t have that if your friendship bank is poor. Quality friendship guarantees prosperity. When you have a million dollar vision, don’t surround yourself with one cent minds. True friends are always there when you need them but fake friends are only there when they need you (Proverbs 13:20).
Knowledge poverty: prosperity comes in line with your knowledge base. There is no wealth like knowledge and there is no poverty like ignorance. God has a glorious financial destiny for you but it is your responsibility to acquire the level of knowledge needed to get there (Jeremiah 29:11).
Physical poverty: this is a state of ill health. When you lack sound health and strength, you are not prosperous. God’s will for you is divine health and prosperity, so don’t give room for sickness to prevail in your body (3 John 2).
Spiritual poverty: this refers to having a poor relationship with your maker. Spiritual blessings come by faith in God. Faith is a spiritual virtue. Faith is the bridge between where you are and where God is taking you. Faith produces courage and boldness needed to combat poverty (Luke 1:45, Romans 8:6, 1 Corinthians 2:13-15).
Prayer line: Oh LORD, I receive grace to take practical steps out of poverty and into the abundance you desire for me in Jesus name. Amen!
