“As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him to eat from them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 5:19). What Is Wealth? by Larry Burkett How well do you understand God’s attitude about wealth? There […]
“The steadfast of mind Thou wilt keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in Thee.” (Isaiah 26:3) Steps to Freedom by Larry Burkett Just as the plans we make for ourselves sometimes cause frustration and worry, God’s plans always provide peace and freedom. Peace and freedom show themselves in every aspect of our lives: release from […]
“Are you willing to recognize. . .that faith without works is useless?” (James 2:20) Put Faith to Work by Larry Burkett Many Christians don’t like to hear that they must put faith to work. I’ve even heard the comment, “I thought faith was a free gift from God.” No, grace—unmerited favor—is a free gift of […]
“Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. …Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” (Ephesians 5:22-25 NIV) Financial Disagreements in Marriage by Larry Burkett When you or your spouse seeks to have your own way about money in your marriage, your inability to get what […]
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) You Must Believe by Larry Burkett We must believe God in order to receive His best. As our Scripture verse for today says, it is impossible […]
“Whether then you eat or you drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) How to Cheat by Larry Burkett I heard of a Christian couple who, in order to qualify for a low-income, subsidized government loan, had the wife’s employer reduce her working hours. Because she made too […]
“I have chosen him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice.” (Genesis 18:19) Academic Achievement by Larry Burkett Samuel Johnson said, “Knowledge always desires increase; it is like fire, which must first be kindled by some external […]
“Let not your adornment be merely external.” (1 Peter 3:3) Christian Logos and Signs by Larry Burkett I received a letter that said, “I’m a Christian businessman and I love the Lord, but I am really turned off by these people who display Christianity on their cards and have signs on their trucks. Either they […]
“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12) Power Over Satan by Larry Burkett We are told that Satan is a defeated foe. He was defeated from the beginning […]
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly.” (Psalm 1:1) Choosing Godly Counsel by Larry Burkett People have often asked me, “Should a Christian ever use non-Christian counselors, such as lawyers, doctors, accountants?” I believe the answer to that question is in today’s verse. God’s Word teaches that we should […]
