The blessing of Abraham is not money
Rev. Dr. Abel Damina, in his teaching, “The Blessing of Abraham is Not Money,” explains that the popular idea that the blessing of Abraham relates to material wealth or financial prosperity is a misunderstanding of the scriptures. Here’s a deeper breakdown of his points:
1. Spiritual Nature of the Blessing:
The blessing of Abraham, according to Damina, is primarily spiritual rather than material. The core of the blessing is justification by faith, which is the foundation of the Christian gospel.
In Galatians 3:13-14, the Bible teaches that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law so that the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Jesus Christ. This blessing is defined as the promise of the Spirit through faith, not material riches.
2. Righteousness Through Faith:
Abel Damina emphasizes that the blessing of Abraham is the gift of righteousness. Abraham was counted as righteous because of his faith (Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:3), and believers today receive that same righteousness through faith in Christ.
This righteousness is God’s ultimate blessing because it restores humanity’s relationship with God, which was broken by sin. It also grants eternal life and access to God’s promises.
3. Misinterpretation of Prosperity:
Dr. Damina addresses how many have wrongly interpreted the “blessing of Abraham” as a promise of financial prosperity. He critiques the “prosperity gospel” teachings that tie God’s blessings directly to material wealth.
He explains that while Abraham was wealthy in his time, this wealth is not the core of God’s promise to him or to his descendants. Abraham
