And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. (Psalm 1:3) This picture of prosperity begins with a sharp contrast. The blessed man described here does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly but instead delights in the law of the Lord, meditating on it continually. What a person allows into their life to shape their thinking, and whose counsel and w

Now, my son, the Lord be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the Lord thy God, as he hath said of thee. Only the Lord give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the Lord thy God. Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the Lord charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. (1 Chronicles 22:11-13)

And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. (Deuteronomy 28:2-3) “IF” is probably one of the most important words in this verse because the blessings are conditional. Blessing is described as something that comes upon and overtakes those who hearken diligently to His voice. The word “overtake” suggests something pursuing and