You move forward in life by faith, by praying to God and receiving from God. This is one of the main ways by which God influences the world, by delivering his riches, powers, and blessings to his people. He blessed Abraham, and by him, he blessed all nations and all generations. A true servant of Christ unleashes the faith of God’s people to receive all that belongs to them through faith — without false humility, without meaningless sacrifice, without unnecessary suffering.

Phony self-denial will only hold you back from advancing the gospel and building a better world. This is exactly what Satan wants. If he can keep you from making progress in life but make you believe that you are being spiritual, you will never become a threat to him, and he will not have to exert any effort to oppose you, because you will remain in place by your own volition. You become Satan’s obedient house dog.

You become his servant, his evangelist, by spreading his gospel of sickness, poverty, and defeat to make more losers like you. Most Christian preachers and theologians serve Satan in this manner, spreading his message and restraining God’s people. This is the spirit that murdered Jesus Christ. You will know them by their fruit. They are false prophets. They are wolves in sheep’s clothing.