More on the Prosperity Gospel

I read something interesting in Luke today. In Luke 12:15, Jesus says, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Then only a few verses later, starting in verse 22, Jesus goes on to say how we shouldn't be anxious about the things we need; that God will supply our needs if we seek His kingdom first.

Proponents of the prosperity gospel tend to start with, "God will supply all my needs," and quickly move to, "God will give me the things I want." But here, Jesus begins with a warning against the danger of covetousness, and then assures His people that God will take care of them. Interesting