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“THE PROSPERITY GOSPEL: SATAN’S OLD OFFER IN A NEW PACKAGE”

Matthew 4:8–10; 1 Timothy 6:5

INTRODUCTION

From the wilderness temptation of Christ to modern pulpits, Satan has never changed his strategy—he offers the kingdoms of this world in exchange for worship. The prosperity gospel is not new revelation; it is old temptation repackaged. In the Dispensation of Grace, God is not promising earthly riches but spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Eph. 1:3). Any gospel that replaces the cross with cash is another gospel.

“Which suppose that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.”
— 1 Timothy 6:5 (KJV)

① The PROPOSAL of Satan
Matthew 4:8–9; Luke 4:5–7

A. Satan Promises Earthly Power – “All the kingdoms of the world”
B. Satan Offers Instant Possession – No cross, no suffering
C. Satan Demands Worship – Submission replaces obedience
Same offer. Same devil. Different century.

② The PROMISE of Prosperity Preaching
2 Peter 2:1–3; Jude 1:16

A. Promised Riches Instead of Redemption
B. Promised Comfort Instead of the Cross
C. Promised Gain Instead of Godliness

③ The PERVERSION of the Gospel
Galatians 1:6–9; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4

A. The Cross Is Replaced with Cash
B. Faith Is Turned into a Financial Tool
C. Grace Is Corrupted by Greed
The true gospel is Christ died, was buried, and rose again—not “give to get.”

④ The PERSUASION of the Crowd
2 Timothy 4:3–4; John 6:26

A. People Want Blessings, Not Truth
B. Ear-Tickling Replaces Sound Doctrine
C. Numbers Are Valued Over New Birth

⑤ The PARALLEL with Christ’s Temptation
Matthew 4:10; Hebrews 4:15

A. Satan Offered Jesus Worldly Glory
B. Prosperity Teachers Offer the Same
C. Jesus Refused—Modern Preachers Accept
“Get thee hence, Satan…” — Matthew 4:10

⑥ The PAULINE PATTERN for the Church
Philippians 3:7–8; 2 Corinthians 4:17

A. Loss Is Gain in Christ
B. Suffering Is Normal in This Age
C. Eternal Reward Surpasses Earthly Riches
This is Grace-Age Christianity, not Kingdom prosperity.

⑦ The PROFIT-DRIVEN PULPIT
Micah 3:11; Titus 1:11

A. Teaching for Money
B. Ministries Built Like Businesses
C. Souls Measured by Offerings

⑧ The PROOF of True Ministry
Acts 20:24; 1 Thessalonians 2:5

A. Faithfulness over Fame
B. Truth over Treasure
C. Christ over Comfort

⑨ The PROPER RESPONSE of Believers
Romans 16:17; 2 Corinthians 11:4

A. Mark False Teachers
B. Avoid Another Gospel
C. Stand Firm in Grace Truth

CONCLUSION

The prosperity gospel is not a blessing—it is a bait. It offers what Satan offered Jesus: the world without the cross.
But Christ rejected the crown until after the cross, and so must the Church in this present dispensation.

CALL TO ACTION

Examine the message you believe
Compare preaching with Scripture
Reject gain-centered gospels
Believe and defend 1 Corinthians 15:1–4

“For the love of money is the root of all evil…”
— 1 Timothy 6:10 (KJV)

FINAL THOUGHTS

Satan still offers kingdoms
Prosperity preaching mirrors temptation
The cross is non-negotiable
Grace teaches contentment
Another gospel is dangerous
True riches are eternal
Mark and avoid false teachers
Eternal reward > earthly wealth
Choose Christ over comfort