THE PREACHER WHO EQUATES WEALTH WITH GODLINESS SHALL NOT ENTER HEAVEN

 What was meant to bring about your demotion shall lead to your promotion because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: THE PREACHER WHO EQUATES WEALTH WITH GODLINESS SHALL NOT ENTER HEAVEN

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   The modern gospel of prosperity—preaching that equates wealth with godliness—is a deception that endangers the soul. Scripture warns repeatedly against those who manipulate God's Word for personal gain. “In their greed they will exploit you with false words” (2 Peter 2:3, AMP), Peter writes, warning of God’s past judgments as a reminder that He will not spare the corrupt (vv. 4–5).

   Paul also cautions, “If anyone teaches a different doctrine...that godliness is a means of gain...from such withdraw yourself” (1 Timothy 6:3–5). He continues, “For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil” (v.10), urging the faithful to flee such desires and pursue righteousness (v.11).

   Many who preach wealth as a sign of divine favor reflect the spirit of Laodicea, whom Jesus rebuked: “You say, ‘I am rich...’ and do not know that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked” (Revelation 3:17). Christ’s words in Matthew 7:21–23 pierce deeper: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom... I will declare, ‘I never knew you.’” These verses warn that external success does not equal spiritual approval.

   Those who follow such preachers may be given over to delusion, “so that they will believe the lie” and be condemned (2 Thessalonians 2:10–12).

God calls us to be discerning. “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked” (Galatians 6:7). Instead, seek Christ—not wealth—as the true treasure (Colossians 2:3).

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and boldness to preach righteousness.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to prosper .

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