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Feb 19, 2016 · It’s a challenge to discuss making money God’s way—not because the Bible says so little about it, but because it says so much. So where do we start? How does God Himself advise us to make money? And how do we want to respond?
- It Isn’T Evil in and of Itself
- It Must Be Rejected as A Potential Rival to God
- It Is Good to Have A Little, and Dangerous to Have A Lot
- It Can Be Used to Open Doors in Eternity
- It Can Be Used to Advance The Kingdom in The Here and Now
We sometimes think that the Bible says that money is the root of all evil, but that isn’t what the Bible says. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 reads as follows: “But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.10 For the love of moneyis a root of all kinds of ...
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus said: “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light,but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the othe...
There is a wonderful prayer in Proverbs 30:8-9 that goes like this: “Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.” (Proverbs 30:8–9 ESV) That is quite similar to the 4thpetition in the Lord’s Praye...
Jesus once told a story about a dishonest and incompetent manager. Knowing he was about to be fired, he used his master’s assets to curry favour with some of his wealthy clients, figuring that they would look after him when he was unemployed – and Jesus commends him as an example to be followed! He says: “For the people of this world are more shrew...
In the very early days of the Christian story, the church faced a unique and daunting challenge associated with its explosive growth. The Bible says that 3000 people were baptized on just one day – the Day of Pentecost. Many of these people were Jewish pilgrims who had come to Jerusalem for the festival, and upon hearing the Gospel, decided to stay...
- Daniel Darling
- Money is not evil, it is a tool given by God for our flourishing. The possession of money is not in and of itself a bad thing. Paul's word to Timothy about money (1 Tim.
- Money is the reward for hard work. Both Jesus and Paul affirmed the idea that hard work should be rewarded by a fair wage (Luke 10:7; 1 Tim. 5:18). God is glorified when we apply our gifts and talents to the marketplace and are rewarded with money.
- Money makes a poor god. My childhood pastor was fond of saying, "There is nothing wrong with having money. It's when money has you." This is the crux of Paul's warning to young Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:8-10.
- Debt is a poor master. There is a spectrum of views on Christians and debt. Some believe a Christian should never own a credit card or take out a loan, while others feel the Scriptures allow for measured, wise use of credit.
- God Is Your Sole Source. “And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) The idea is simple, yet it takes a lot of spiritual work to get to the place where you let God be your sole Source of supply.
- Business Is the Only System That Creates Wealth. “Engage in business until I come.” – Luke 19:13 (ESV) Christians tend to want the wealth transfer, spoken of in Proverbs 13:22, to be an event.
- All Business Requires Work. “All hard work brings a profit.” – Proverbs 14:23 (NIV) Work is not a curse, and it isn’t toil. Yet, so often, we hear people complain about their jobs or how much they dread Mondays.
- Business Is Our Promised Land and Proving Ground. “God tested Abraham….” – Genesis 22:1 (NKJV) Abraham was a wealthy man, but it was only through a time of proving and the resulting BLESSING of the Lord that brought him into the Promised Land of prosperity.
Dec 15, 2023 · To effectively manage wealth and embrace God’s intentions for prosperity, we must adhere to key biblical principles. These principles provide a foundation for wise financial stewardship and guide us in making sound decisions regarding our money.
Oct 28, 2022 · Many times, God cannot trust us with material prosperity because we would make an idol out of it. Jesus said, “How difficult it is for the rich to inherit the kingdom of God” (Luke 18:24). Wealth quickly takes hold of us and promises a security it cannot deliver.
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Nov 29, 2011 · God intends for everyone to thrive economically. He wants us to find provision (basic needs) for our daily life. He also desires for us to enjoy the wealth (abundance) of his generosity. Furthermore, God’s world has ample resources to provide all we need.
