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                    It is a dangerous thing to be prosperous. The crucible of adversity is a less severe trial to the Christian than the refining pot of prosperity. Oh, what leanness of soul and neglect of spiritual things have been
                    
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                    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
                
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    "The things required for prosperous labor, prosperous manufactures, and prosperous commerce are three. First,
                    
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                    Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 11, 2007
                
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    The physical prosperity the apostle John wished for Gaius was held in relationship with Gaius’ preexistent spiritual prosperity. John writes; “even as thy soul prospereth.” To wish physical prosperity on someone without their first attaining spiritual maturity is dangerous. Why? Because... 
 
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                    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
                
                
                
                    DO YOU REALIZE THAT THE MORE PROSPEROUS AMERICA BECOMES, THE MORE STINGY SHE BECOMES?? 
S. IN 1933, AT THE HEIGHT OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION, THE AVERAGE CHURCH MEMBER GAVE AN 3.3% OF THEIR DISPOSABLE INCOME TO THE LORD, THROUGH THEIR CHURCH. 
U. IN THE YEAR 2004, CHURCH MEMBERS GAVE 1.94% OF THEIR
                    
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