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Kingdom businesses must be profitable. Without profit, wealth cannot be
generated. Deuteronomy 8:18 states that without wealth God’s covenant will not
be established.



According to the Google dictionary, wealth is the state of being rich and
affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money. It is also
defined as an abundance of material possessions and resources.



Of course, kingdom wealth goes beyond material possessions. It also includes
spiritual riches such as righteousness, peace, and joy. So then, the definition
of kingdom wealth is the abundance of material possessions and resources with
righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Natural abundance without
spiritual abundance is empty and useless.



Unfortunately there is great confusion in the world and in the body of Christ
about what true wealth is, how it is acquired, and its purpose. The world
limits wealth to material things. Some in the body of Christ define wealth by
the income people make rather than the sustained profit that is generated
through industrious activities. True wealth must include spiritual abundance
and must be sustainable; otherwise it is empty and short lived.



Scripture is clear. God has given us (the body of Christ) power to get wealth.
If this is so, why is it that the body of Christ still suffers from lack of
resources to carry out the mandate of Christ?



There are four key reasons:

-We are not obeying the scriptures in all aspects of our lives.

- We tend to employ worldly strategies to acquire wealth.

-We have an income-based model rather than a wealth

based model.

-We attempt to limit our strategies to miracles rather
than

blending miracles with industry.



Kingdom wealth is acquired through obedience to the word of God, industry, and
sustained profits. Obeying God’s word gives us His favor, while industry allows
us to use our God-given gifts, skills, and treasures to diligently take
advantage of market opportunities.



What is sustained profit? Sustained profit is the net difference between
expenses and income over a period of time. Profitable businesses are able to
keep their expenses below their income, which begins the process of wealth
building.



Wealth is built by sustaining profits over the long term, minimizing business
liabilities, and investing the profits in other income-generating activities.
You know you are beginning to generate wealth when you no longer depend on
merely your labor to generate income; rather, you generate income by reinvested
profits.



What is the purpose of wealth? God blesses us with wealth so that we can use
the wealth to fulfill His covenant. What is God’s covenant? God’s covenant is
the will of God for all mankind.



What is God’s will for all mankind? Although all of mankind will not realize it
because of man’s rebellion and disobedience, God’s will includes these provisions:

-That all be saved-John 3:16

-That all experience the abundant life-John 10:10

-That the works of the enemy be destroyed-1 John 3:8

-That none of His children suffer lack-1 Thessalonians 4:11-12,
Acts 4:34



Is your kingdom business profitable? Do you understand God’s purpose for
wealth? My prayer for you this week is that the Lord will grant you the grace
and wisdom to profit from marketplace opportunities so you can begin to
generate wealth to fulfill His covenant.