When the word prosperity is mentioned, most people automatically equate it with financial success. However, these 10 principles to teach your children for Biblical success are much more important.
As I read through them, I thought how very valuable it would be for our children and teens to learn these early in life, and be reminded of them often.
They are great truths to help Christians stay strong in their walk with the Lord, which is the foundation for prosperity and blessing.
These principles are the foundation of what is taught by Reformers Unanimous, a recovery program for people struggling with addictions, AND a discipleship program for any Christian who wants a stronger walk with God.
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
Proverbs 4:23 tells us Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. also, see Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 13:14
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? Also, see Proverbs 22:3.
Ecclesiastes 5:10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. See James 1:14-15 as well.
Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. Matthew 6:24 and Romans 6:16 also.
John 5:18-20 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. Please see Proverbs 25:15-16 as well.
Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. Also see 1 Corinthians 10:23, 24
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. See also I John 4:4
Proverbs 9:17-18 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. Found in Proverbs 5:22 and Proverbs 20:17 as well.
I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
These 10 principles to arm your children with Scriptural truths will prepare them for Biblical Success. God’s Word is the best weapon for spiritual battles. What a valuable list of truths![magicactionbox]
13 Responses
I think I will do just the same.
That’s a good idea! 🙂
This would be a great printable
Good stuff—thanks for the inspiration! Thanks for linking up this past week. I’ll have the new party up later this afternoon and would love to have you back!
Have a happy day,
Mrs. Sarah Coller
You’ve posted some very challenging bible verses here. I’m thinking of taking one of these each day for the nexgt 10 days to center my thoughts around.
Wonderful list!
What powerful statements – This is a keeper! I can imagine lots of discussion over these points with Robert and our adult kids. Thank you!
Good point about spiritual prosperity being more important than financial.
Thank you for linking up at Motivation Monday. Off to pin your post!
Glad the prosperity you’re referring to is eternal, not just what we often think of as prosperity.
Wow! Those are not only potent statements, but could be so powerful if applied!
Prosperity in it’s truest form!
Thank you!
(Stopping by from the Wise Woman Link-Up!)
These are wonderful! I love how you backed up each one with a Bible verse.
I especially love #8. How many times do we try to resist temptation in our own strength and fail? We can’t do that on our own. We need to follow Jesus’ example set for us and use the Word to defeat the enemy and use the Lord’s power for strength to do so!
Thank you for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!
Thank you Kathie for sharing this post today over at “The Life of Faith” linkup. I am linking up just after you and stopped to visit the post just before me and was happy to see a familiar face.
This list is so valuable!!! I want to print it and put it on the fridge. Thank you!!