Prosperity, in its physical aspect, is closely tied to abundance, indicating an exceptional degree of material blessings. It is always a gift from God, sometimes resulting from human effort and sometimes as an unearned blessing. In the Old Testament, prosperity is often depicted through fruitful work and agricultural abundance, as seen in Israel, an agrarian nation. Psalm 144 summarizes this idea with images of vigorous sons, dazzling daughters, full granaries, and abundant livestock. Psalm 147 adds a nationalistic note, highlighting peace within borders and abundant crops as elements of prosperity. The Promised Land, described as a land flowing with milk and honey, exemplifies this abundance and prosperity, designed as a special gift from God. Genesis 13:2 notes Abraham's wealth in cattle, silver, and gold, while David and Solomon also received great wealth as marks of God's approval. Israel's entry into the fertile Promised Land further underscores this theme of material blessing. However, prosperity is not always a sign of righteousness or deserved blessing. Jeremiah questions why the wicked often prosper, and Psalm 73 reflects on the near disaster caused by observing their success. Job's story illustrates this reversal, as a righteous man loses all prosperity through disaster, showing that physical outcomes are not always tied to human effort or divine favor, as time and chance affect all. In the New Testament, the perspective on physical prosperity shifts. II Corinthians 8 speaks of Christ becoming poor compared to His previous glory, so that we might gain spiritual riches through His sacrifice. Mark 10 shows the rich young man failing to prioritize the Kingdom of God over wealth, indicating that material prosperity can insulate individuals from spiritual demands. Luke 19:1-10 highlights Zacchaeus, who, though rich through usury, demonstrates repentance by making restitution. James denounces the wealthy who oppress workers, while John prays for Gaius's physical well-being in II John 2, showing a nuanced view of material prosperity. Physical prosperity carries dangers such as failing to acknowledge God as the source of blessings, trusting in riches, materialism, and covetousness. Deuteronomy 8 warns against forgetting God's role in providing abundance, while Psalm 52:7 describes the folly of trusting in wealth over God. Luke 12:21 portrays the wealthy farmer as not rich toward God, and Revelation 3:17 criticizes the Laodiceans for their materialistic self-sufficiency. I Timothy 6 identifies the love of money as a root of all kinds of evil, emphasizing the spiritual risks tied to physical prosperity. True prosperity, especially in the context of the Millennium, will balance material wealth with spiritual and physical health. Zechariah's vision of every person hosting their neighbor under vine and fig tree reflects this balanced prosperity. Faithfulness and contentment in handling wealth are essential, as material riches fade, but true prosperity lies in the eternal blessings of salvation and righteous use of what God entrusts to us.