The Give to Get Mentality of the Prosperity Gospel

Mara is only ever used in Scripture to refer to the curse that God threatened in Deuteronomy if the people broke covenant with Him. Their land is cursed, it says, but if they repent, God will open the windows of heaven for them. An overwhelming curse Malachi says is turned into an overwhelming blessing. Brothers and sisters, God delights to bless His people, just like He delighted to bless Naomi. And when He withholds blessing, as He did here in Malachi's day, it is only to give us something better. How do you tell the world about this generous God? But the principle here is not give to get, it's give to glorify,. Give