Jeremiah TiptonFounder in president of David Hernandez ministries

Is Prosperity God’s Will?

19 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this sermon, the speaker observes the common cultural portrayal of rich people as evil and challenges the notion that prosperity itself is sinful. He clarifies that while the gospel does not promise material riches and believers should not serve God for financial gain, the Bible presents a balanced view: it condemns the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10) but does not denounce wealth itself. Wealth, when placed correctly, can be a tool for advancing God’s kingdom. The speaker urges wealthy believers to avoid pride and reliance on money, to trust God as their ultimate provider, and to use their resources for good deeds, emphasizing that wealth becomes sinful only when it turns into an idol.

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Have you noticed lately that rich people are often portrayed or perceived as evil? Granted, there are wealthy people who are evil, but the same can be said of people of any financial standing. You see, there's this idea that prosperity is evil unto itself, that excess or abundance is evil unto itself. Biblically speaking, we understand that the gospel is not about wealth acquisition. God doesn't promise every believer will be a millionaire, and we don't serve God for material gain. That's a distortion of the gospel. But we have to keep a biblically balanced The Bible condemns the love of money, 1 Timothy 6:10, but also teaches us that wealth, if kept in its proper place, can be used to advance the kingdom. Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. Bottom line, it's not a sin to have wealth as long as wealth doesn't become an idol. Doesn't have you.