re: Is "Prosperity Gospel" incompatible with the teachings of Christ?

My father taught me to tithe. That man sacrificed and gave away so much. He used to tell me that if you want to be rich, follow the teachings of the Bible. Two passages he would affirm on a daily basis.

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path.

Proverbs 3:5-6

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"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much" 

Luke 16:10

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In spite of his efforts to give his earnings away, he was rewarded with wealth as his business prospered under his direct goal of preferring friendship and helping others over getting someone's business. When he passed away, over 350 people attended his service. Five Minister's presided, several flying in on short notice from missions. Unknown to me, until I was in my 40's, my dad had started a scholarship fund to pay for seminary college for someone to follow the ministry. Dad put ten people into the ministry through his scholarship. In the end, although many of his friends passed before him, the crowd of people proved he was a very rich man.

So, he never sought riches, and I think that's the lesson to be learned. He trusted the Lord and the Lord trusted him. He gave away his riches, but was richly rewarded, with wealth, friends and respect. What more could a man want?