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How does prosperity relate to spiritual health according to the Bible?

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The Bible indicates that spiritual health is of highest importance, and physical prosperity should follow as a blessing.

The Apostle John, in his letter to Gaius, emphasizes that spiritual welfare should take precedence over physical prosperity, saying, 'I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth' (3 John 1:2). This shows that while physical health and prosperity are blessings, they are secondary to the soul's condition. Properly ordered, when one's heart is right with God, material blessings can become a means of glorifying Him and serving others. Therefore, spiritual health should be the primary concern, for it ensures that any external blessings received are seen as tools for furthering God’s kingdom instead of self-indulgence.
Scripture References: 3 John 1:2

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