“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 5:3 Poor in Spirit by Larry Burkett When I think about the poor in spirit I think of the contrast between the humble and the haughty. Jesus was not talking about the physically poor but those who were humble. Since He […]
“Godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment . . . If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content” (1 Timothy 6:6-8) Contentment by Larry Burkett Contentment does not mean complacency. Complacency means that I have a problem that I could change, but I don’t put forth […]
Hear, my son, and accept my sayings, and the years of your life will be many” (Proverbs 4:10) Long Life by Larry Burkett God gave us a promise: If we would put into practice the principles He teaches, we would have a long life. I believe that the illnesses we have are a result of […]
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones” (Proverbs 17:22) A Joyful Heart by Larry Burkett The name “Yahweh” is actually an American attempt to say a word that can’t be pronounced. The word is “YHWH,” with no vowels. So the closest we can come to pronouncing it is to […]
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender” (Proverbs 22:7 NIV) Principles of Borrowing by Chuck Bentley In recent decades, debt has become a way of life for many people. Personal, corporate, and government debt have skyrocketed, putting families, companies, and citizens at risk. God’s Word doesn’t specifically say, […]
“The waywardness of the naive shall kill them, and the complacency of fools shall destroy them” (Proverbs 1:32) Learning Self-Discipline by Larry Burkett Being legalistic and rigid is not a cure for the lack of self-discipline. Both conditions are extremes and are beyond scriptural boundaries. Self-sacrifice does not ensure spirituality and often is the indicator […]
“Lord, my heart is not proud. . .nor do I involve myself in great matters, or in things too difficult for me” (Psalm 131:1) Business Bondage by Larry Burkett Business bondage is anything that disrupts your priority system as a Christian. If you are a stay-at-home wife and your husband is in business, you are […]
“You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures” (James 4:3) How To Be a Success by Larry Burkett The world’s view of success does not agree with God’s view. What are you willing to sacrifice to achieve success according to God’s way? […]
“God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (1 Corinthians 1:9) God Is Faithful by Larry Burkett Through my suffering I have learned one thing for sure: God is a faithful God. He also is a forgiving God who will forgive anything and everything on the basis […]
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity” (Proverbs 17:17) Loyalty by Larry Burkett Although I’ve taught and written a lot about integrity being important, there is another characteristic that is vital in living: loyalty. Loyalty seems to be a lost art in our society. When people are in the […]
