The religious world has long perpetuated the error that poverty is a sign of holiness and that struggle is synonymous with spirituality. This is a demonic doctrine designed to keep the sons of God in a state of beggarly Christianity. Under the New Covenant, prosperity is not a suggestion; it is a covenantal inheritance. God is a good Father who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His saints.
To reign in life, you must move beyond the slave mindset and understand that wealth is a tool for Kingdom dominion. Here are ten scriptural reasons why God wants you wealthy and rich.
1. The Cross Was a Total Financial Transaction
Many believe Jesus only died for sin, but the Cross was a substitutionary work that included your poverty. 2 Corinthians 8-9 (NKJV) declares: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.”
- Substitution: On the Cross, Jesus received the curse of poverty so that you could receive the blessing of wealth.
- Finished Work: Just as He legally removed sin, He fulfilled the Law to end the curse of lack.
2. The Blessing Makes Rich Without Sorrow
Proverbs 10-22 (NKJV) states: “The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.”
- Identity-Based: Wealth in the Kingdom is not about toiling; it is about the blessing that rests upon your new identity.
- Divine Empowerment: This blessing establishes a sustained inheritance rather than just a temporary miracle.
3. You Are Called to Rule and Reign
The rich rule over the poor, and God has ordained you to be the ruler, not the servant. Romans 5-17 (NKJV) reveals that those who receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness “will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.”
- Kingdom Dominion: God has put all things under your feet to have dominion over the works of His hands.
- Head and Not the Tail: You are called to be the lender to many nations and not the borrower.
4. Wealth Is a Defense and Provides Access
Ecclesiastes 7-12 (NKJV) teaches: “For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense.”
- Spiritual Security: Money provides the resources for security and high-quality care that the world uses to separate status.
- Influence: The world listens to the rich man’s wisdom; money gives the anointing an avenue to bring change to a city.
5. To Leave an Inheritance for Generations
Proverbs 13-22 (NKJV) says: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.”
- Generational Wealth: God wants you rich enough to provide for your descendants so they do not start from zero.
- Legacy: You are a son who abides in the house forever, and your wealth should reflect that permanence.
6. To Finance the Wealth Transfer
The wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Job 27-16,17 (NKJV) reveals: “Though he heaps up silver like dust, and piles up clothing like clay; he may pile it up, but the just will wear it, and the innocent will divide the silver.”
- Covenantal Shift: God uses the world’s systems to store wealth that eventually finds its way into your hands.
- Plundering Egypt: Just as Israel plundered Egypt of gold and silver, you are called to plunder the resources of this world for the Kingdom.
7. Because God Delights in Your Prosperity
Psalm 35-27 (NKJV) commands us to say continually: “Let the Lord be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”
- A Smiling Father: When you are prosperous and blessed, your Heavenly Father smiles because it reflects His goodness.
- Magnification: Your financial success magnifies God’s ability to keep His covenant on the earth.
8. To Fulfill the Condition of the Word
Joshua 1-8 (NKJV) promises that if you meditate on the Word and observe to do it, then “you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
- The Law of Prosperity: Prosperity is the natural result of a mind that is washed and renewed by the Word of God.
- Accountability: God is bound by His Word; if He said He would bless you for your faith, He must do it.
9. To Be a Blessing to Others
3 John 1-2 (NKJV) declares: “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”
- Empowered to Give: You cannot be a blessing to others if you are not blessed yourself.
- The Joy of Giving: Abundance allows you to provide for others without feeling the loss, making giving a true joy.
10. To Reveal the Glory of the New Covenant
Isaiah 60-1,5 (NKJV) reveals that when the glory of the Lord rises upon you, “the wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.”
- Attracting the Lost: Unbelievers are drawn to the light of a prosperous life; it gives you the open door to minister.
- Visible Testimony: Your prosperity is a testimony to the world that Jesus is alive and His covenant is better than the old one.
Conclusion
Poverty is a mindset, but prosperity is a revelation of your inheritance. God does not want you struggling on minimum wage while the wicked prosper; He has called you to rule in the midst of your enemies. Stop trusting God from your couch and start activating the spiritual laws of the Kingdom. You are a son of the King, and wealth and riches belong in your house.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does God want every Christian to be a millionaire?
God wants every believer to have more than enough to fulfill their purpose and be a blessing. Rich is relative, but the covenant promises abundance that exceeds your needs.
Is it wrong to speak to my money?
No; faith is a speaking force. You must decree a thing for it to be established and speak to your financial mountains to command them to move.
Why am I not rich yet if I am a son?
Prosperity requires a renewed mind. If you still have an error in your thinking that accepts a lowly place while the wicked reign, you must wash your mind with the Word until you see yourself as a ruler.
Does tithing make me rich?
Giving is a grace that induces increase. It is a testimony that Jesus is alive and keeps your heart; your spirit; aligned with your Source.
This article is part of a series answering difficult questions about grace and the New Covenant.