Prosperity

The Prosperity of The Wicked - Psalms 73:1 – 73:09 (commentary)

This psalm returns to the problem David had in Psalm 37 and was emphasized again in Psalm 49. It deals with the age old problem of what seems to be the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the godly.The problem is stated (vv. 1-3) - Even though the Psalmist has con …

The Concluding Days of Gideon - Judges 8:24 – 8:35 (commentary)

Gideon who came through the test of adversity with flying colors was not so successful in the test of prosperity. After his successful encounters with the enemies of the Lord he yielded to two temptations which brought devastating consequences ...

Woe to Those Trusting in Military Defense - Isaiah 32:1 – 32:20 (commentary)

This chapter starts out with Isaiah prophesying a time of righteousness and justice. He talks about a king who will reign in this time (vv 1-4). No historical king ever fit this description. The prophet is speaking of a time when godly conditions that shall be “as the …

Cautions Against Disobedience - Deuteronomy 6:12 – 6:25 (commentary)

God warns His people that they are not to forget Him after they get into the land and experience His blessing (v. 12). He would bless them with children and grandchildren and increase their numbers greatly. He would also increase their crops and livestock so they would not only have ...

Remember The Wilderness - Deuteronomy 8:1 – 8:10 (commentary)

Is it harder for you to maintain a proper relationship with God in prosperity or in hardship? Why? Moses doesn’t want Israel to forget God and be proud of their own attainments once they get in the promised land (v. 1). He reminds them of how they had learned humility, how God had proved ...

Job Says God Will Deal With The Wicked - Job 21:1 – 21:34 (commentary)

This chapter centers around a debate between Job and Zophar concerning prosperity. After appealing for their understanding and sympathy Job refutes Zophar’s idea that evil people never experience wealth and happiness (vv. 1- 6). But first, he says, “If you really want t …