QT 8 Feb 18, Phil 2:30, The health and wealth gospel is a false doctrine

Wk	Date	Passage	Key Verses(s) [Optional]	Basic Thing(s) Taught	Personal Insight(s) & Application(s)	Prayer Response
16	2/8	Phil 2:19-30 (key:30)	Philippians 2:30 (ESV) — 30 for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.	Epaphroditus took a long trip to visit Paul and to bring support. Along the way, he got sick and nearly died. He is commended by Paul that he nearly died for the work of Christ.	This certainly squelches a health and wealth gospel narrative. Epaphroditus was a godly man who was praised by Paul for his service. His sickness worried Paul. So why did not Paul heal him or Epaphroditus heal himself through prayer? Because God  does not promise to keep us healthy and wealthy.	Father, open the eyes of those who falsely teach doctrines of the health and wealth gospel. Yes, there is GREAT blessing in knowing Christ. Yes, you bless us in many ways. Yes, we need to be thankful for everything we are given including health and wealth. But no, there is no promise that you will make us healthy and wealthy in this life.