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If the messages you are hearing only seem to highlight God’s love for sinners

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but not God’s hatred for sin, be careful.

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If the teaching you are receiving focuses more on material prosperity

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than spiritual prosperity, be careful.

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If the sermons being preached give so much attention to God’s promises

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without talking about your obedience, be careful.

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Some of you may wonder with what I’m saying,

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‘Brother Chris, you’re talking about prosperity - prosperity gospel.

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Are you saying that God does not want me to prosper, to be blessed, to thrive, to excel?’

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No, don’t misquote me.

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I'm not saying God cannot prosper you.

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I’m saying our focus should not be on material prosperity

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at the expense of spiritual prosperity.

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Take note of this - God’s promise of abundance is not a licence for extravagance.

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God’s promise of abundance is not a licence for flamboyance.

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Let's talk about extravagant giving, not extravagant living.

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If God prospers you, He has equipped you to bless others.

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Let us be careful, people of God.

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Misplaced expectation sets us up for disappointment.

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If you come to God with an expectation

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that is solely focused on material prosperity,

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you will easily set yourself up for disappointment.

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Because even if material prosperity comes,

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man’s wants are unlimited.

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God has promised to meet us according to our needs, not our wants.

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There is no limit to what man wants.

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Every stage you reach in material achievement,

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there's always a higher level to reach for.

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If that is the basis upon which you view life, you will never be content.

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I'm not saying God cannot prosper you, bless you abundantly.

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It's not a licence for extravagance.

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No! It's a licence for extravagant giving, not extravagant living.