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Having enough income has always been a central focus of human existence.
The clearest way to determine a person's priorities, including a Christian's, is to look at his or her checkbook. What we do with our money indicates whether we honor God above all else in life. The tithe was established as a way to keep God first in the hearts and minds of His people. Covers Malachi 3:10-12.
Young married couples know that if they wait until they can afford to have children, they never will. The same is true with tithing. Tithing is intended to be a challenge for the believer so that it can only be accomplished as an act of faith and obedience - two things God always blesses. Covers Malachi 3:10-14.
The American dream is the opportunity to own one's home and to increase one's store of wealth and possessions. Immersed in that mentality, it is a challenge for Christians to adjust their thinking biblically concerning ownership. The Bible says that God, as Creator, owns everything. Covers 1 Chronicles 29:10-19
When we follow man's economic principles, debt and disorder are usually the result. But when we follow God's economic principles, blessing is the result. God doesn't need our money, but He knows we need His blessing - the blessing that comes through obedience to Him. Covers Malachi 3:8-12.
The kingdom of God is filled with apparent contradictions - one of them is in the area of finances: the more we give, the more we receive. God wants Christians to be a channel of His blessing. So the more we give, the more we receive so as to demonstrate more of His grace. Covers 2 Corinthians 8-9
When it comes to God meeting the needs of His people, His attributes are the primary consideration. He is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent - meaning there is nothing that He does not know and nothing He is not able to provide. His abundant provision is limitless. Covers 2 Corinthians 9:8.
For the Christian, the most dangerous period of time in life is the period right after we have understood the will of God - but have hesitated to obey it. The longer we wait, the greater the possibility that we will rationalize the cost of obedience and choose our priorities over God's. Covers Haggai 1:1-15.
Trillions of dollars of wealth have been lost in recent years due to the economic recession that began in 2008. And there is no guarantee that wealth will ever be recovered. The only way to be secure in insecure economic times is to invest in eternity - for dividends now and forever. Covers selected Scriptures.
"Faith" is mentioned often in our culture, but not always in a biblical sense. Faith is sometimes used to mean optimism, hope, or willpower. Many people have faith in faith. But biblical faith is only as powerful as its object. In the case of Christian faith, that means faith in Jesus Christ. Covers Hebrews 11.
Christian faith and practice has only one foundation - the truth of Scripture. Also beneficial are the insights of those who have implemented biblical principles for many, many years. The fruit of obedience to God's Word is increased understanding that can aid those younger in the faith. Covers Malachi 3:10-12.
