Today’s Word
Give and Take
Otherwise, you may say in your heart, “My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.” Deuteronomy 8:17 My Power – It’s the name of the game in this life. Power. My power. If you’re going to win in this world, you better take all you can get. So goes the thinking…
Assumed Abundance
And He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of possessions.” Luke 12:15 Abundance – Did you notice the assumption implied in Jesus’ statement? It’s in the first part of this phrase – “not even when.” …
Double Protection
And He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of possessions.” Luke 12:15 Beware and Be On Your Guard – The forms of greed are slippery and seductive. They don’t always come denominated in currency. Wherever…
The Christian Eunuch
And He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of possessions.” Luke 12:15 Every Form of Greed – Sometimes I think we needed to be there. We needed to be sitting in the audience, listening to…
New Testament Rewards
Whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him Hebrews 11:6 (RSV) Rewards – Do you want to be closer to God? Then this verse is for you. Just make sure that you know what it says. It’s not about rewards. It’s about the One…
Christian Capitalism
All that my eyes desired I did not refuse them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, for my heart was pleased because of all of my labor and this was my reward for all my labor. Ecclesiastes 2:10 Reward – What is your reward for your effort? Are you working to accumulate…
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