[brwnsuga]

"Genuine Christianity is about self-denial, not self-empowerment."

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Phillipians 4:13

If that ain't self empowerment, I don't know what is. The Word says I can do all things. G-d himself has empowered me.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Phil 4:11-12 says, "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be conent whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want."

Then you come to, "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."

I see nothing in there about God-given right to prosperity. Actually, your verse is a wonderful example of true Christianity. Christ becomes everything. We become nothing.