The “Health and Wealth” Jesus

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The “Health and Wealth” Jesus

The difference between the “Health and Wealth” Jesus and the real Jesus of Nazareth is the translation of the word “”.

A. The Health and Wealth Jesus

1. According to the average first century Jew:
2. The more you had, the more you were blessed.
3. The more you had, the more you were blessed.
4. The more you had, the more you were blessed.
5. The more that life went , the more you were blessed.

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9)

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)

B. The Real Jesus

1. The word “blessing” in Ancient Greek is “makarios” and when connected with , it communicated the concept of…
2. Receiving God’s .
3. Being “” with God.
4. Being “” with God.
5. According to the real Jesus…
6. Health and wealth are .

“But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold.  For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills.” (Psalm 73:2-5)

“Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73: 23-26)

C. How Does The Real Jesus Teach Us To View Health and Wealth?

1. The more health, wealth, power, and success we have, the more we have to use them in a God-honoring way.