It's a 2 for 1 sale. Actually it is a 5 for 2 sale. You're just shopping for righteousness and love and you get in the car with righteousness, love, life, prosperity, AND honor. Even men who don't like shopping can't pass up that deal. But keep in mind it's like the day after thanksgiving. You have to "PURSUE" this sale. You can't take a leisurely breakfast, read the paper, and take your time getting dressed. You have to GET OFF YOUR DUFF AND RUN THE RACE. You have to pursue it.
It wouldn't hurt to get up early and read your Bible while the world is sleeping. You'd be more successful at love if you looked for the opportunities to love. All the while you'd be really living. Some of the most loving people in the world are traveling, LIVING an adventure, right now as I write. They are in Haiti living out Gods command to love right now. Not that you have to go to Haiti to really live. We have people in need of love here in Gulfport.
Let’s keep in mind that Gods definition of prosperity differs from ours. He sees the whole picture which is the eternal picture. I am sure financial prosperity may enter it somewhere but it's not "millions". It is "sufficient". But more than money, prosperity is wisdom and happiness. Prosperity means you're thriving. Imagine a thriving plant. Would that characterize you? Are you growing every day? Are you firmly rooted (in the Word)? Are you healthy? Do you love both the sunshine AND THE RAIN?
All of this leads to Honor. A righteous man is honored. A loving man is honored. A prosperous man is honored. The righteous, loving, and prosperous man is not always honored by the worldly but by the kingdom of God.
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