Solid Joys Daily Devotional The Purpose of Prosperity
Oct 17, 2025
Explore the profound meaning behind work and prosperity. John Piper emphasizes that our labor should benefit others, not just ourselves. He outlines three approaches to possessions, advocating for a generous mindset. Discover how biblical teachings encourage using abundance for good and highlight that wealth isn’t sinful—it's how we use it that matters. Piper inspires listeners to be conduits of grace, ensuring resources reach those in need. Ultimately, the joy of giving and serving shines through.
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Work To Give, Not Just To Get
- Do work honestly rather than steal or mooch, and use your earnings to help others.
- Aim to work not merely to get but to give, following Ephesians 4:28 and 2 Corinthians 9:8.
Prosperity's Purpose Is Outflow
- God blesses people so they have enough and can use excess to relieve spiritual and physical suffering.
- Prosperity's purpose is to provide enough for you and abundance for others, reversing culture's focus on accumulation.
Conduit Not Vault
- A large salary isn't inherently evil; the danger is linking big pay to a lavish lifestyle.
- Live as a conduit of grace rather than lining the conduit with gold; simple means can transfer great riches.
