Consider the work of God: For who can make straight what he has bent? In times of prosperity be joyful, but in times of adversity consider this: God has made one as well as the other, so that no one can discover what the future holds. (Ec 7:13-14) Prosperity Theology teaches that financial blessing and physical wellbeing are always the will of God for His children. Obviously, Solomon would disagree. And he would be in good company. Job held the same view: "Should we receive what is good from God, and not also receive what is evil?” (Job 2:10) It would be nice to imagine that only good things would come to the person trusting God. But this is far from what the Bible teaches. In the New Testament we see trials and tribulation can be a big part of God's plan. He specifically uses adversity in our lives to build our faith and develop our character. My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of...
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