A proper understanding of scripture is essential to our growth. For instance, if we misinterpret the word "blessing" and pursue the wrong concept of Jesus, the result could curse us. Jesus said, "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake" (Matthew 5:11). That is not what the prosperity gospel teaches. Hence, we must get our information from a source anointed by God, not the internet or from celebrity preachers.