We have already established that money was created by this world’s system to facilitate buying and selling. Jesus told us to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to give to God what is God’s (Matthew 22:21). We are all created in the image of God and, as such, we belong to Him. Christians are […]
We should think of Treasures in Heaven as a bank account with debits on one side and credits on the other. We can make deposits into this account, and we can make withdrawals. This account is not much different from an earthly bank account. However, this account is beyond the reach of the problems of […]
GRACE And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always, under all circumstances and whatever the need, be self-sufficient, possessing enough to require no aid or support and be able to provide abundantly for every good work and charitable donation. 2 […]
Before continuing our study of the five biblical uses of money, according to the Second Epistle to the Corinthians, chapter 9, we will, in this chapter, examine the issue of debt. Our Western society is riddled with debt. People of our generation seem to be consumed by debt. Most have come to accept that living […]
When considering buying a house, the best situation would be to own a house that is not burdened by a mortgage. However, when this possibility is mentioned, most people think it is impossible. How could a young couple in their twenties afford to buy a house outright? Alone, it’s impossible. But, I don’t believe that […]
The trap set by Satan is to divert God’s servant’s attention away from personal communion with the Lord by directing it towards even noble external service. The pressure of ministerial responsibilities and people’s expectations can create an imbalance if the servant does not maintain a personal discipline of seeking God’s presence. Jesus himself, despite the […]
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13) Throughout history, men and women have tirelessly longed for a deeper connection with God. Those who have experienced an exceptional closeness with God are primarily those who have ardently desired it. Neither success nor busyness could ever quench […]
These factors maintain or exacerbate mental illness. Perpetuating factors include: Unrealistic beliefs: Patients harbor multiple fears, most of which are unrealistic or exaggerated. For example, the subject often speaks of the fear of dying, going insane, losing control of oneself, leading to a sense of imminent catastrophe and resulting in avoidance behavior. Anticipatory anxiety is […]
“That the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely, and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ!” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 This passage from the Holy Scriptures reveals to us that man is a tripartite being. This is not surprising, since man was created by […]
“We are all failures—at least the best of us are.” J.M. Barrie What makes successful men and women excel? Why do some people achieve wealth while others languish in poverty? You know what I’m talking about. It can be called luck, blessing, or the ability to turn everything into gold—it’s up to you. But in […]
