Imperial Christianity (312-590)
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Prosperity doesn’t equal blessing anymore than persecution equals cursing. Yet, the church often defines success by worldly standards. We must let Jesus be our standard and his values be ours if we are to experience true blessing.
As we learn from church history, success and blessing must be interpreted not by circumstances but Scripture. We must learn to value what Jesus values. Circumstances being favorably changed can be nice, but lives being changed by Jesus is better. This includes not only your own circumstances, but your own life. Your life continues to require change because Jesus isn’t finished with you yet.
Pursue contentment with your own circumstances and discontentment with your own complacency regarding relationships. Be intentional in your relationship with Jesus and be purposeful in telling others about what he has done in your life.
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