“Because you. . . did not ask for riches, wealth, or honor. . . but you have asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge. . . wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will give you riches and wealth and honor.” (2 Chronicles 1:11-12) Two Ways to View Wealth by Larry Burkett To […]
“My dishonor is before me, and my humiliation has overwhelmed me, because of the voice of him who reproaches and reviles.” (Psalm 44:5-16) Christian Testimony by Larry Burkett I met a man years ago who was using some very unethical practices in his life. In fact, I met him as a result of counseling another […]
“A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will come upon him.” (Proverbs 28:22) Get Rich Quick by Larry Burkett The basic premise of all get-rich-quick schemes is to make a lot of money with very little effort—fast! A typical get-rich-quick “opportunity” involves investing in an area you […]
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their motives. Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:1-3 NLT) The Right Motive for Being Financially Free by Chuck Bentley You can make great […]
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) A Clean Heart by Larry Burkett We read in Jeremiah 17:9 that our hearts are desperately wicked. Our hearts need the changes that come from receiving grace, which is a free gift from God. Grace is literally the divine […]
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:17) Covetousness by Larry Burkett Covetousness is a desire to have what belongs to others. This is a characteristic that rears its head when we begin […]
“A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.” (Proverbs 13:22 NIV) Leaving a Legacy by Chuck Bentley Certainly this proverb makes it clear that a good man thinks well beyond his own needs and makes plans for an inheritance that will extend to […]
“Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Prayer Habits by Larry Burkett It’s good to set aside a particular time or times each day for prayer. But, instead of being in prayer at just those times, we should be in an attitude of prayer all day – wherever we are. Of course, I don’t mean to […]
“The flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.” (Galatians 5:17) Wants or Needs by Larry Burkett Balance and moderation are the keys to determining what is a need, want, or […]
“All that my eyes desired I did not refuse them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, for my heart was pleased because of all my labor and this was my reward for all my labor.” (Ecclesiastes 2:10) Accumulating Things by Larry Burkett The tendency expressed in today’s verse is what prompted Karl […]
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