> Prosperity Gospel [...] These teachings seem to be directly at odds with many of these verses. Are they? They both follow the form of 'impoverish yourself n

> Prosperity Gospel [...] These teachings seem to be directly at odds with many of these verses. Are they? They both follow the form of 'impoverish yourself now to receive rewards later.' Sure, one promises reward in the afterlife and one promises reward in this life, but for those who truly believe the afterlife is just as real as this life, I don't think there's much meaningful difference. To such people, both promised rewards are real and desirable.