Exodus 1:7: "But the children of Israel were fruitful and increased abundantly, multiplied and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them." When Jacob moved his entire family to Egypt to live with his son Joseph and be saved from the famine, there were approximately 70 people total (this includes Joseph and his two sons who were already in Egypt). People that have faith in YHVH (Yehovah) and walk in His ways will prosper and walk in abundance. I'm not talking about material riches, I am talking about spiritual riches. Material riches may result, but that is not the point. Living a Godly lifestyle has benefits. Further, that benefit passes down through generations. Jonathan Edwards, a famous Puritan preacher in the 1800s, lived a life for the Lord Jesus Christ. His descendants included a future Vice-President, 3 senators, 3 governors, 3 mayors, 100 missionaries, and many preachers and scholars. Max Jukes was an atheist and among his 560 descendants included 300 who died as beggars, 150 criminals including 7 murderers, and more than half of the women were prostitutes. Living Godly doesn't just impact your life, but your families as well. Walk in holiness.
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