Generosity

Leviticus 19:6 It shall be eaten on the day you sacrifice it or on the next day; anything left over until the third day must be burned up. Wasted food bothers me. I hate it when something in my refrigerator goes bad and I have to throw it away. I think to myself, I shouldContinue reading “Generosity”

1 Timothy 6:17 – Wealth?

1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Wealth sometimes gets a bad rap. It can be a tremendous toolContinue reading “1 Timothy 6:17 – Wealth?”

Give Generously

Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. 11 There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow IsraelitesContinue reading “Give Generously”

Lavish Gifts

1 John 3:1 The season is approaching when young wealthy teenagers are thrown extravagant parties to showcase their coming of age. Tens of thousands of dollars are spent putting on an event that many of them don’t want and certainly don’t deserve. They are rebellious teenagers just like the rest of us. Quinceañera, SweetContinue reading “Lavish Gifts”

Proportional Giving

Mark 12:43-44 I think sometimes the emphasis in giving is too often on the size of the gift. I think a greater gauge of the gift given is what remains after the gift is given. A better question to ask might be how much is left after the check clears the bank account. IfContinue reading “Proportional Giving”

Bankrupt

Proverbs 11:23-28 The proverbs in today’s passage all deal with different aspects of money. Much of our lives center around getting and spending money. Money is a neutral commodity. It can be either good or evil, depending on our motives and what we do with it. It can do tremendous good, and it can bringContinue reading “Bankrupt”