As he thinketh in his heart, so is he. That’s how the KJV renders Proverbs 23:7, a go-to-text for many prosperity preachers. Many teachers argue that our imagination creates our prosperity. They say that we can think our way into health and wealth. Then they furnish Proverbs 23:7 as proof of this ‘truth.’ Do they interpret this text rightly?
… Does Proverbs 23:7 Teach Creative Imagination?
Scripture is God’s self-communication to us in written form. It is his message to us concerning himself and his plans for the world. As such, it matters that we interpret Scripture rightly. To hear God well is crucial for how we relate with him. Given this, how should we study Scripture? What things can we consider?
… What to Consider When Studying Scripture
My previous piece pertained to the place of Old Testament prophecy as per Hebrews 1:2-3. The text tells of two eras and means of God’s self-disclosure. There was when God revealed Himself to the Jewish fathers by the prophets. But the writer of Hebrews says that period ended with Christ’s coming. In the last days, God revealed Himself to us through His Son.
… What Acts 2:16-18 Speaks about End-Time Prophetic Activity
“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” Heb. 1:1-2
Self-styled prophets are a sensation in Uganda, if not Africa. Roadside billboards loom large before your traffic-held car as the TV and Radio ads invite you to stay tuned for the next ‘prophetic encounter.’
… What Hebrews 1:1-2 Speaks about Your Prophet
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 Jn 1:2.
Are material wealth and health part of the ‘blood-bought Christian package’ for our enjoyment now? Specifically, what does 3 John 1:2 tell us about John’s view on material prosperity? Did he mean by this that physical health and material wealth are must-have things for every Christian in this life?
… When We Prosper in Distorting 3 John 1:2
God is a person that forgives iniquity, transgression, and sin. This truth is deeply embedded in the revelation of God’s character to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:7).
How often has someone asked you to not “touch the anointed of God”? Too regularly to remember? Such subtle a command customarily comes out when a certain leader is under scrutiny, justifiably so or not. But have you ever wondered what the origin and context of that warning could be?
Ever been misquoted? Or has anyone ever made a caricature of a position you hold? How do you feel? Angry? Bothered? Or Dismayed and disappointed?
