I could not agree more with this post. It is correct. The 'prosperity gospel is a very dangerous one, and does much harm. It is based on the notion of 'Cheap Grace', and as BND says, God as Santa Claus.
The beginning of all faith is obedience, just as obedience lies at the beginning of all faith. The two are intertwined, and inseparable.
We should also remember however, that this is not necessairly of God's choosing. He will support us through all of this, but He blessed us with free will, and does not manipulate that to bring about desired outcomes, except in the rarest and most urgent cases. But 'all things work together for good for those that Love God' He will redeem evil with good, but in His time, which is not the same as ours. It is tough though.
The Christian path is not easy until we totally submit ourselves to God's will. And I for one am not there yet.
