How Does the Blessing Philosophy Manifest in Biblical Teachings?

[Saint]

Deu 7:13 And he will give you his love, blessing you and increasing you: he will send his blessing on the offspring of your body and the fruit of your land, your grain and your wine and your oil, the increase of your cattle and the young of your flock, in the land which by his oath to your fathers he undertook to give you.


Deu 11:27 The blessing if you give ear to the orders of the Lord your God, which I give you this day:
Deu 11:28 And the curse if you do not give ear to the orders of the Lord your God, but let yourselves be turned from the way which I have put before you this day, and go after other gods which are not yours.

Deu 15:4 But there will be no poor among you; for the Lord will certainly give you his blessing in the land which the Lord your God is giving you for your heritage;


Mal 3:10 Let your tenths come into the store-house so that there may be food in my house, and put me to the test by doing so, says the Lord of armies, and see if I do not make the windows of heaven open and send down such a blessing on you that there is no room for it.


Luk 7:23 And a blessing will be on him who has no doubts about me.

Basically Christianity is a blessing philosophy.
Choose life and not death - you're urged to make the Right Choice.

 

[Tom McCurdy]

what are you trying to say "blessing philosophy"

 

[R0man]

Part of this is to realise that you are blessed by God.
In Deuteronomy, we see that God promises to bless His people and increase them in all areas of their lives, including their families, land, and possessions. This is a testament to God's love and faithfulness towards His people. He wants them to prosper and be fruitful in all aspects of their lives.

However, with blessings also comes responsibility. In Deuteronomy 11, we see that there is a blessing for those who obey God's commands and a curse for those who turn away from Him and worship other gods. This shows that blessings are not just given freely, but they require obedience and faithfulness to God.

In Deuteronomy 15, we see that God promises to provide for His people so that there will be no poor among them. This is a reminder that blessings are not just for our own benefit, but also for the well-being of others. It is a call to be generous and to share our blessings with those in need.

In Malachi, we see that God challenges His people to test Him by giving their tithes and offerings. He promises to pour out blessings upon them if they are faithful in their giving. This shows that blessings are not just material, but can also come in the form of spiritual blessings, such as peace, joy, and contentment.

In Luke, we see that Jesus himself is a blessing to those who have no doubts about Him. This is a reminder that ultimately, the greatest blessing we can receive is the gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

Overall, the blessing philosophy in Christianity is about recognizing and acknowledging that all blessings come from God. They are not earned or deserved, but given out of His love and grace. As Christians, we are called to be faithful and obedient to God, and in return, He promises to bless us abundantly.