Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NASB) This Scripture also relates to the principle of Christian finances. Christians give money but they do not throw it away. It is not he who throws away that shall receive more; nor [...]
Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NASB) We like to tell the brothers and sisters that everyone must look to God for the management of his or her needs. But, actually, God is pledged to supply only to one [...]
“Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Luke 6:38 (NASB) God is willing to supply our needs, superabundantly if need be. Never for a moment think [...]
“Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Luke 6:38 (NASB) The way Christians manage their finances is totally different from the way of unbelievers. The Christian [...]
“And his master praised the unrighteous manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the sons of this age are more shrewd in relation to their own kind than the sons of light. Luke 16:8 (NASB) What does Jesus mean when He says that the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the [...]
“And his master praised the unrighteous manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the sons of this age are more shrewd in relation to their own kind than the sons of light. Luke 16:8 (NASB) People sometimes regard money as an unspiritual issue, but Jesus was very bold on the subject of finances. In the three [...]
Lust for money brings trouble and nothing but trouble. Going down that path, some lose their footing in the faith completely and live to regret it bitterly ever after. 1 Timothy 6:10 (MSG) On January 2, we identified the three enemies in the realm of spiritual warfare: a devil, who is to be resisted; fleshly lusts (inspired [...]
Lust for money brings trouble and nothing but trouble. Going down that path, some lose their footing in the faith completely and live to regret it bitterly ever after. 1 Timothy 6:10 (MSG) The matter of spiritual warfare is not just some ideological exercise we come up with to explain our difficulties. A gruesome being does exist [...]
Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 Now Jesus goes on in verse 31 and says, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you that he might sift you like wheat.” The “you” is still plural. Jesus is telling Simon what Satan intends to do to all the disciples. What does Satan aim to do? What does “sifting like wheat” [...]
Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 That’s one implication of Jesus’ words: Satan is real, has great power, and must be reckoned with seriously and soberly in this age. But a second implication is that Satan’s power is by permission from God. There are not two ultimate powers in the universe. There is only one: God. When Satan wants [...]