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Category Archives: money
responsibility
Ecclesiastes 5:8-17 The Preacher knew both money and power, so believe him when he says that money is a terrible master. It causes much vexation and sickness and anger. It robs a person of sleep, and produces nothing real in … Continue reading
given the business
Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 The Preacher had discovered that he could waste his life accumulating things only to lose them all at the end. His experiment in seeking pleasure by means of pouring himself into productive work – had reached its result. … Continue reading
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tithing the tithe
Nehemiah 10 The people swear an oath of loyalty to the covenant, agreeing to do what the law requires. Among the requirements of this commitment was to give a tithe, and a tithe of the tithe went to the chambers … Continue reading
full of honor
1 Chronicles 29:22-30 After a 40 year reign, David dies “at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor (28). Most of us would settle for either one of those legacies. Which is the most important? Without honor, … Continue reading
what to do if you win the lottery
1 Kings 4 Solomon inherited tremendous power, prominence, and prosperity – more than anyone else he knew. What he chose to do with that wealth showed great wisdom. He employed people, giving them good jobs which provided for their needs … Continue reading
a costly walk
Numbers 28-29 The ESV Study Bible states “It has been calculated that, over the course of a year, these sacrifices involved a total of 113 bulls, 1,086 lambs, over a ton of flour, and 1,000 bottles of oil and wine!” … Continue reading
devotion and redemption
Leviticus 25 The LORD commanded the Israelites to live under an economic system that reflected his character as rescuer and redeemer. Both the land and its occupants were to be geared towards rescue. The poor were to be progressing toward … Continue reading
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authenticity: finding balance
3 John. In his second letter, John had encouraged believers not to associate with deceivers who taught new things. In this third letter, he deals with the opposite problem. Diotrephes – apparently a leader in the church John writes to … Continue reading
disciples: contributions to the kingdom
Mark 12. Jesus continues to teach his disciples by drawing attention to spiritual realities they are observing in the physical Jerusalem. He points out a poor widow and her offering of two leptas – about 1/64th of a day’s … Continue reading
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treasures and heaven’s king
Matthew 6:19-24. Jesus did not oppose his disciples having personal possessions, but he did warn them not to lay up treasures on earth. He wants to prevent his followers from being possessed by their possessions. There are three very practical … Continue reading
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