I Wish Above All Things That Thou Mayest Prosper
The secret to healing is being right with God and living in the consciousness of righteousness.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of being right with God as the foundation for healing and prosperity. He asserts that living righteously protects us from harm and strengthens our faith against the devil's attacks. Simpson references biblical truths that affirm the connection between righteousness and divine healing, urging believers to maintain a good conscience and heed God's voice. He challenges the congregation to introspect and ensure their relationship with God is aligned, as this is crucial for experiencing His blessings. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a commitment to righteousness as the pathway to life and health.
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In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof is no death (Proverbs 12:28). That is the secret of healing. Be right with God. Live in the consciousness of it and nothing can hurt you. All the fiery darts of the devil will glance off the breastplate of righteousness, and faith will be stronger for every fierce assault. How true it is, Who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? (1 Peter 3:13).
And how true also: Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck (1 Timothy 1:19).
And yet again: If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt . . . keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee (Exodus 15:26). There's a question God is asking Every conscience in His sight, L et it search thine inmost being, Is it right with God, all right?
Sermon Outline
- The Secret of Healing
- The Protection of Righteousness
- God's Promise of Healing
- Diligent obedience to God's voice is key to healing
- God's statutes are a path to physical and spiritual well-being
- Faith will be stronger in the face of adversity
Key Quotes
“All the fiery darts of the devil will glance off the breastplate of righteousness, and faith will be stronger for every fierce assault.” — A.B. Simpson
“Who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?” — A.B. Simpson
“If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt . . . keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to live in the righteousness of God and trust in His promise of healing.
- Obey God's voice and keep His statutes to experience physical and spiritual well-being.
- Search your inmost being to ensure that you are right with God and living in accordance with His will.