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You Can't Out Give God!

For years I've been in a contest with God to see who can give more: me or God. No matter how much I've given, He has always given me back more financial blessing than I've given to Him. This is one contest I LOVE losing! www.dynamicgiving.com

True Financial Prosperity

Many of God's people struggle financially because they have a worldly view of financial prosperity which is summarized by the bumper sticker that says, "The one who dies with the most toys wins". Understanding the true nature of financial prosperity will bring great spiritual and financial blessing. I encourage you to practice and preach the following principles. According to the Bible, you are financially prosperous when three things are true of you: 1. You never worry about money. "Do not be anxious then, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'With what shall we clothe ourselves?' For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things" (Matthew 6:31, 32; all Scripture quotations are from the NASB original edition). Financial prosperity, according to Jesus, means that you never lie awake worrying about how to pay the bills, you aren't distracted by money worri

Biblical Prosperity--God's Will for You?

Welcome to my new blog: Dynamic Giving! I'm looking forward to sharing my thoughts about biblical prosperity and how our giving affects our financial status. I'm also eager to read your thoughts. Here is one of my fundamental convictions: It is biblical to pray for--and, therefore, to desire --prosperity in every aspect of life, including finances. The apostle John makes this clear in 3 John 2 when he writes, Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. "In all respects" is universal and covers every part of life, including money. Although He never promises to make us rich, the Bible teaches that God wants to bless you financially. More about what that means next time...