What is the challenge of too much wealth?
Materialism is defined as “the preoccupation with material things rather than intellectual or spiritual things.” If a disciple of Jesus …
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Should serious doctrinal errors be tolerated?
In our age of “tolerance,” and “wokeness” moral relativism is touted as the supreme virtue. Every philosophy, idea, and faith …
Are foolish arguments a waste of time and effort?
Scripture portrays fools as those who have rejected God and his ways and are unable or unwilling to appreciate the …
Is materialism transitory and elusive?
It matters: We could translate this verse: “We brought nothing into this world because we can carry nothing out” (Job …
Is it wrong to want material things? What does Jesus think?
Material goods can turn our hearts away from God. The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical …
Should we give glory to God? How would we do that?
Giving glory to God through worship and through upright living is magnifying God.. God’s people are exhorted to praise …
Where does false doctrine come from?
Doctrine is “a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true.” Biblical doctrine refers to …
Should right-living people bless the government of God? Will it flourish if we do?
We can be a blessing to our cities, towns, states and country. When we are right in God, we can …
Is panic over money greed’s cousin?
Panic over money is greed’s cousin. Am I content with what I have? Do I have enough to eat and …
Is what “we have” in terms of riches of any value to God?
Panic over money is greed’s cousin. Am I content with what I have? Do I have enough to eat and …
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God.” ~Apostle Paul
I have to be careful to not fall into the trap that anything I have is the result of something …
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches.” ~Apostle Paul
I must come to a basic understanding about wealth. Jesus is challenging me. So is the Apostle Paul. Riches are …
Materialism — Will possessions and riches make it difficult to enter God’s country?
I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …
False Doctrine — It may be of demonic origin
Doctrine is “a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true.” Biblical doctrine refers to …
Magnify God — By Honoring Him
Giving glory to God through worship and through upright living. God’s people are exhorted to praise him and to bring …
Materialism — Material Goods can Turn the Heart Away From God
Material goods can turn my heart away from God. The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical things …
Peace — Through the Father’s provision for the believer
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there …
False Doctrine — It contradicts the good news of Jesus the Messiah
Jesus, the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing God’s …
Gentleness — A mark and part of the character of a follower of Jesus
Gentleness is a mark and a part of the character of a follower of Jesus. We know from Galatians 5:22 …
"Tell those rich in this world’s wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money." ~~Apostle Paul
I want to go after God. He is the rich one, not me. He can pile it on. Jesus, the …
“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a striving for “things” that is not natural in God’s world. Being content is a huge thing. It …
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God.” ~Apostle Paul
I need to go after God. I want to be rich in helping others. I want to be extravagantly generous, …
“They think religion is a way to make a fast buck.” ~Apostle Paul
Worth watching this short video. Religion is not a way to make a fast buck. How much is enough? Bread …
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth.” ~Apostle Paul
This seems pretty timely. The economy goes up and down. That creates a lot of uncertainty. A lot of us trust …
The Digital Ministry: The Connected Disciple wants to give it all
Over the years, many churches have developed a model to explain disciple giving, the tithe. Others have used a donor …
Panic is greed’s cousin. Will we be content with godliness?
Panic over money is greed’s cousin. Am I content with what I have? Do I have enough to eat and …
