How God Taught Me About Prosperity, 1985, Kenne... Apr 2026

Hagin’s 1985 essay introduced several practical steps that became hallmark teachings of the Faith movement, influencing other prominent leaders like Kenneth Copeland :

: He identifies the biblical promise in Isaiah 1:19 , "If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land," as the key to his transformation. By repenting of his inward reluctance, he aligned his heart with God’s will, which he believed was for his family to have "the best" rather than "the bare minimum". Practical "Laws" of Prosperity How God Taught Me about Prosperity, 1985, Kenne...

: Hagin argued that faith for finances works identically to faith for healing or salvation. This requires declaring the specific amount needed and thanking God for it before it physically appears. Lasting Impact and Critique Hagin’s 1985 essay introduced several practical steps that

In his 1985 minibook, How God Taught Me about Prosperity , Kenneth E. Hagin recounts a pivotal spiritual transition that shifted his ministry from a state of "just barely getting by" to one of abundance. Written during a decade when the Word of Faith movement was reaching its zenith, this work serves as a foundational testimony for modern prosperity theology. The Core Narrative: From Obedience to Willingness This requires declaring the specific amount needed and