If the messages you are hearing only seem to highlight God’s love for sinners
but not God’s hatred for sin, be careful.
If the teaching you are receiving focuses more on material prosperity
than spiritual prosperity, be careful.
If the sermons being preached give so much attention to God’s promises
without talking about your obedience, be careful.
Some of you may wonder with what I’m saying,
‘Brother Chris, you’re talking about prosperity - prosperity gospel.
Are you saying that God does not want me to prosper, to be blessed, to thrive, to excel?’
No, don’t misquote me.
I'm not saying God cannot prosper you.
I’m saying our focus should not be on material prosperity
at the expense of spiritual prosperity.
Take note of this - God’s promise of abundance is not a licence for extravagance.
God’s promise of abundance is not a licence for flamboyance.
Let's talk about extravagant giving, not extravagant living.
If God prospers you, He has equipped you to bless others.
Let us be careful, people of God.
Misplaced expectation sets us up for disappointment.
If you come to God with an expectation
that is solely focused on material prosperity,
you will easily set yourself up for disappointment.
Because even if material prosperity comes,
man’s wants are unlimited.
God has promised to meet us according to our needs, not our wants.
There is no limit to what man wants.
Every stage you reach in material achievement,
there's always a higher level to reach for.
If that is the basis upon which you view life, you will never be content.
I'm not saying God cannot prosper you, bless you abundantly.
It's not a licence for extravagance.
No! It's a licence for extravagant giving, not extravagant living.