Text: 3 John 2 | Zechariah 1:17 | Jeremiah 17:11
Introduction:
God's desire is not just for His children to be blessed but for them to prosper and sustain prosperity. According to 3 John 2, prosperity is holistic—spirit, soul, and body. However, many rise financially but fall due to character bankruptcy. What sustains divine prosperity is integrity.
What Is Prosperity?
To prosper is to spread the blessings of God upon your life and others.
Prosperity is more than riches and wealth—it’s evangelized blessings (Zechariah 1:17).
Definitions:
Riches: Achieved through work.
Wealth: Comes through divine ideas and insight.
Blessings: Result from divine declarations or prophetic words.
Prosperity: Comes through generosity and goodwill—what you make happen for others.
Key Thought: Prosperity is not about what you gather but what flows through you.
God’s Pattern for Prosperity: The Blessing Blueprint (Genesis 1:28)
1. Fruitfulness
2. Multiplication
3. Replenishing
4. Subduing
5. Dominion
But to enjoy this pattern continuously, one must pass the test of integrity.
Integrity: The Pillar of Sustainable Prosperity
1. Integrity Converts Wealth into Prosperity
Jeremiah 17:11 – Wealth without integrity is temporal and dangerous.
Many gather riches only to lose it because they lacked the foundation of integrity.
Job 31:6 – God weighs prosperity through the scale of integrity.
2. Integrity Protects and Restores
Job 2:9 – Job's wife knew that his integrity was his shield.
Integrity restores what you’ve lost. Without integrity, restoration is delayed.
3. Integrity Requires Transparency
Proverbs 28:13 – You cannot cover sin and still prosper. Hidden sin corrodes divine flow.
Ephesians 4:29 – Honest communication is integrity in action.
4. Integrity Requires Structure and Accountability
Genesis 49:3-4 – Reuben lost greatness due to instability.
Set personal standards. Let your “Yes” be “Yes.”
Psalm 37:5 – Commit your ways to the Lord, not just your results.
Practical Ways to Walk in Integrity
Define non-negotiable personal values.
Be accountable—to God, mentors, and trustworthy people.
Say what you mean and mean what you say.
Avoid shortcuts and compromise, especially in financial dealings.
Guard your heart against pride and entitlement.
Practice generosity consistently.
Conclusion:
Integrity is not a suggestion in the kingdom; it’s a requirement for lasting influence. Prosperity is not measured by bank balance but by kingdom impact, and only integrity guarantees that your riches become blessings and that your blessings become prosperity.
No comments:
Post a Comment