Scriptural arguments against Prosperity Theology Beyond the arguments that claim prosperity theology misinterprets the meaning of the passages it uses to support it, what are some of the main scriptural-based references that would be used in a theological discussion against prosperity theology?
Scriptural arguments against Prosperity Theology

Some of the verses used to support it are taken out of context or are meant to apply the to nation of Israel.

To consider verses that come to bear on prosperity you might want to consider one that shows how prosperity can be a barrier to faith.


  Luke 18:25  For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye,
  than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.


Another verse focuses on the suffocating and deceptive effects of prosperity.


  Matthew 13:22  He also that received seed among the thorns is he that
  heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of
  riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.


Other verses make reference to unpleasant consequences of prosperity.


  1 Timothy 6:9-11  But they that will be rich fall into temptation and
  a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in
  destruction and perdition.  For the love of money is the root of all
  evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,
  and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.  But thou, O man of
  God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness,
  faith, love, patience, meekness.