“…And, as Jones' chapter (8) Africa, promises an 'economically advantageous redemption' (Bialecki et al : 1149. Salvation, in this view, can take place in this life because Jesus wants his people to enjoy abundance and prosperity (Akoko 2007, Marshall 1991, Maxwell 1998, Meyer 1998b, Ukah 2005, Van Dijk 2005. Churches that preach the prosperity gospel encourage their members to pray to Jesus for wealth and abundance, and also to do their part in the bargain, by engaging in business and working hard.…”