Bible Quote by John Piper
““God is not glorified when we keep for ourselves (no matter how thankfully) what we ought to be using to alleviate the misery of unevangelized, uneducated, unmedicated, and unfed millions. The evidence that many professing Christians have been deceived by this doctrine is how little they give and how much they own. God has prospered them. And by an almost irresistible law of consumer culture (baptized by a doctrine of health, wealth, and prosperity) they have bought bigger (and more) houses, newer (and more) cars, fancier (and more) clothes, better (and more) meat, and all manner of trinkets and gadgets and containers and devices and equipment to make life more fun. They will object: Does not the Old Testament promise that God will prosper his people? Indeed! God increases our yield, so that by giving we can prove our yield is not our god. God does not prosper a man's business so that he can move from a Ford to a Cadillac. God prospers a business so that 17,000 unreached people can be reached with the gospel. He prospers the business so that 12 percent of the world's population can move a step back from the precipice of starvation.””
About This Quote
Wealth accumulation should serve others, not personal luxury; true prosperity is measured by generosity and gospel impact.
In simple terms: Wealth should help others, not just personal luxury.
Key Takeaway
Use resources to serve others and spread the gospel.
Themes
generosity
prosperity
mission
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church funding
- charitable giving
- mission work
- business stewardship
Key Concepts
theology
economics
social ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “prosperity” mean to you?
- How can you align your finances with your faith mission?
A Different Perspective
Wealth can be a tool for good if managed with humility.
