Prosperity can be a greater test than adversity. Be careful it doesn’t turn you into being lukewarm to learning the Word of God and not advancing spiritually. If you think you are rich and need nothing and develop an unrealistic self-image, note what our Lord says about these kinds of Christians, “I will vomit you out of My mouth” (Rev 3:14-18). An unrealistic self-image comes from arrogance. An arrogant person doesn’t see himself as he really is. Arrogance is a pattern of self-justification, self-deception and self-absorption, justifying whatever behavior he’s involved. God is not impressed with this. God is asking you for seven days a week, full-time occupation with Jesus Christ. Don’t love the prosperity. “Do not love the things of the world” (1 John 2:15). This refers to priorities. What is your priority, your material possessions or your relationship with your Lord and Savior? “We must progress and move on to maturity” (Heb 6:1).
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