POWER

There is nothing that drives some people more than being in charge. It gives such energy to feel in control.

I was at the gym today and was noticing how much emphasis was really placed on the issue of having control.

We love that sense of inner strength. The idea that we are able to have the ability to determine our own fate.

In its extreme view this leads to the obsession of having one’s heaven on earth. To be able to claim some opportunity for a say over the future.

So thus is born the gospel of prosperity. If life denies the chance for the power craved, then why not have the Lord provide it?

It is a wonderful logic. Totally justifies the need for greed. Makes one feel so good about being selfish.

So we can have the joy of justifying the obsession with me first. We can feel so proud to only pursue chances to have wealth and comfort in this life.

Pity this view doesn’t really take into account the biblical record. I mean if one looks at the way some in the scriptures were treated comfort and wealth aren’t there.

These included the disciples. The suffered incredible hardship and persecution in life. One could hardly say they were not beloved of the Lord.

Now true, this served a purpose at the time. And it wasn’t intended as a model of life for all saints.

Still, it was the reality that they did serve the Lord on His terms. Including sacrifice if needed.

Just too bad that part seems to get lost in all the talk about getting rich. We all have the right to be happy.

But is it to be focused in on the need for wealth? Well if you listen to the very popular name it and claim it types the answer is yes.

However, when one is ready to be wealthy by God’s standard then we will see blessings more in serving that in reaping. That is a gold, which never rusts.

How far that is from the prosperity doctrine. Which I imagine will always take precedence in some people’s thoughts.

But it is for us to decide if God is more important than our pocket books.