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Originally Posted by tv1a
You bring up a point that most christians miss with the prosperity doctrine. Paul says to be content no matter what state we are in. That doesn't mean we accept our lot in lives as to be in that situation forever. That means we are content at that level and are working to get the next level where God wants us. I am content at the level I'm current at but there is no way I'm staying at this level. God has promised too much for me to be at this level much longer.
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Now that's bringing the discussion to the base point -
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You bring up a point that most christians miss with the prosperity doctrine. Paul says to be content no matter what state we are in.
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That would be my pet peeve with the whole prosperity deal.
I'm not sure I agree with the working to get to the next level because I know just being faithful brought me to that level. That's all the work I did. lol
In the middle of our financial struggle I tried to pick up some sales work along the way. Nothing would gel for me. I remember kneeling at the bed, briefcase in front of me. I said, "God, you need to open some doors for me. I'm not making this work."
He said, "You trust the world more to take care of you than you do me."
I said, "Okay. I quit."
I shut and locked the briefcase and slid it under the bed. More struggle and more trust. I didn't work on that. I had no choice, but to trust Him and be faithful.
I believe He has a divine appointment for every life and we can't look around comparing ourselves with others. We need to allow Him to work, trust Him and let Him bring us to each level. Being faithful allows it to happen.