"The Way to Prosperity"

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Psalm 1:3-6: He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.  The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.  For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

 

A.    Giving Produces Prosperity (Psalm 1:3; Luke 6:38)

We are to soak up God’s Word, producing actions and attitudes that honor God.

B.     Obedience to God’s Word Brings Prosperity (Joshua 1:8) 

C.     Honesty with God about our sins brings Prosperity

(Psalm 1:4-5; Proverbs 28:13)—Although evil people may get the upper hand at times, God assures us that a day is coming when their sins will be punished.  Chaff is the outer shell that must be removed to get at the valuable kernels of grain inside.  Chaff was removed by a process called threshing and winnowing.  Chaff is a symbol of a faithless life that drifts along without direction.  Good grain is a symbol of a faithful life that can be used by God.

D.    Material Prosperity vs. Spiritual Prosperity (Psalm 1:6; Luke 12:16-34)  We are not left in suspense as to whether it is worth it to follow God’s Law.  The choice is clear—life or death!