Links for Biblical finances

Hello again and God Bless you all.

It's been a long time since my last submission due to being very busy, so I thought I'd just offer some links to several very good web sites that deal with finances and related questions.

Hosea 4:6 says that "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge...", so we should make every attempt to learn as much as we can about all issues that affect our lives, as our Lord addresses them in His word.

John 17:17 says, " Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."

Of course every bible believing Christian knows ALL our issues can be addressed in Gods Word, however, at this time, I am dealing specifically with finances and money.
We may venture into other areas of importance in the future.

Well, here as promised, is a short list of links for your references, which deal directly with financial matters, and particularly with the two earlier submissions on Debt/Borrowing, and Savings.
 Debt/Borrowing:
Some of these links deal with personal & Business finances, while a couple deal specifically with Church finances. All are useful to everyone.
Some of these web sites have some pretty stern admonishments so be prepared !

Christian Broadcasting Network... https://www.cbn.com/finance/crownborrowingquestions.aspx
Christian Personal Finance... http://christianpf.com/the-bible-and-debt/
Faith & Finance ...http://www.faithandfinance.org/2011/02/back-to-the-basics-debt/
Free Money Finance.. http://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2005/12/five_biblical_p.html
What does the Bible say... http://www.holybiblesays.org/articles.php?ID=125
Crown.org... http://www.crown.org/Library/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=299
Rapidnet.com ... http://www.rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Psychology/eccl/debt.htm
Amos Johnston Jr. ... http://www.amosjohnsonjr.com/training.php?page=42

Easy credit is the bait of satan.Don't fall for his lies.

Will add more later on, but for now, please, prayerfully check out these links. All are bible based and scripturally sound.
God Bless & enjoy. Keep up the good fight against satan and his deceiving host.
BH.

What the Bible Says About Savings

God Bless you all.

This is my second post in a series concerning the Bible and what it says to us about FINANCES, which I truly hope that you will find insightful and helpful.

The last one concerned DEBT.

Please feel free to forward these posts on to anyone who you think may benefit from these scriptures.

I wonder how many times we believers unknowingly violate Gods guidelines regarding finances and later wonder why all too often, we seem to be in need, or lack financial breakthroughs.

We cannot blame this all on incorrect teaching or lack of, but must take responsibility for our ignorance and go ourselves to Gods word for guidance.

Of course, we must consult Gods word for all life's issues, but the scope of these particular posts are currently focusing on finances, and since there are hundreds of references to finances and money in the Bible, it is certainly important to our Lord God.

These issues are not to be treated lightly if we genuinely hope in His kind providence. His word will never steer you wrong; depend on it !

Matt: 5:18  "I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished."

 As with the last post, I will simply provide a list of scriptures relating to the subject. The Bible for the most part, is not as complex or deep as many would believe. 

It was indeed, written for all to understand.

This is a list of straight forward, simple scriptures , (in no particular order), that no one should have trouble understanding.

So today, lets deal with  SAVINGS :

 Proverbs 21:20   " Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it. " 
 

Proverbs 13:11   " Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. " 

Proverbs 13:22   " A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. " 

Proverbs 10:4-5   " A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.  " 

1 Timothy 6:10   " For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. " 

1 Timothy 5:8   "But if any provide not  for his own, and specially for those of his  own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."
 

1 Corinthians 16:2  " On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. " 

Proverbs 6:6–8,   “Go to the ant, you sluggard: consider its ways and be wise … It labors hard all summer, gathering food for the winter” .  
 
Proverbs 22:7  "The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. "

 Prov. 21:5   "The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.  "
 

Luke 16:10-11   " He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. 11.  If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? " 

Luke 15:13And not many days later, the younger son gathered everything together and went on a journey into
a distant country, and there he squandered his estate with loose living. - See more at: http://christianpf.com/money-in-the-bible/#sthash.SBNVh4jl.dpuf

 Luke 15:13   "And not many days later, the younger son gathered everything together and went on a journey to a distant country, and there he squandered his estate with loose living."

Our Lord advises us to be sensible and save whatever & whenever we can, for various reasons as listed above.

Again,  I do not claim that this is a complete list, so I  urge everyone to come up with a few more scriptures regarding this subject .

Please continue to look into these topics & scriptures deeper for yourselves. Know your scriptures & rebuke the devil  as Jesus did in the wilderness.

Hosea 4:6 tells us, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you shall be no priest to me: seeing you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children."NKJV.

I will cover WASTING, as well as GREED, GIVING/OFFERINGS, WORKING/EARNING,  EXTORTION/THEFT, etc. on future posts.

As you will see, many scriptures overlap numerous Biblical financial principles.

How do we know the Lord is truly speaking to us and not our logic or emotions or the devils minions in these evil & deceptive days?

Simple !! Check Gods word. You cannot go wrong and you won't be deceived.

Neither Jesus nor the Holy Spirit will ever replace, contort nor contradict Gods word. So, when in doubt, rely on Gods written word; your sword against the enemy.

Jesus said that He didn't come to do away with Gods Word, (the law and the prophets), but to fulfill it, (Matt. 5:17), and the Holy Spirit is our helper in obeying Gods word, (John 14:16).

 May God grant you wisdom & strengthen you, to  keep up the good fight against satan and all his deceiving host, wherever they may lie in wait for you. 

 2 Timothy 3:13 says, "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived". Don't buy into the worlds, (satans), ways.

Brethren, we need to know our scriptures; the living word of God.

In  Christ's Service,
B.H.

More to come..................

What the Bible Says About Debt

God Bless you all.

This posting should be of interest to those, who truly wish to follow Gods written word concerning practical issues in our lives.

For nearly a year and a half now, I have heard repeated messages on the radio and online from various sources about the importance of managing our finances according to Gods word.

After hearing several similar messages from various sources on the radio and online within a week, I realized that the Lord was trying to get my attention, so I decided to look into things a bit further. 
Acts 17:11 reminds us to search the scriptures to determine truth in what we hear, so I did.

I was amazed to find that finances are specifically mentioned in the Bible more than 250 times. 

I believe that many Christians are lacking in these basic Biblical truths and may unknowingly be violating Gods word. How can we as believers prosper in all ways, if we do not do His will? And how can we do His will if we do not know His word?

Perhaps if we took the time to carefully read and follow Gods practical word/advice, we would stay out of a lot of trouble, loss and heartache.

Perhaps these scriptures will enlighten you and most of all, help you.

Most of us, (believers), understand about not coveting, not stealing, giving to the Lords work, etc., but only in general terms.

I have to wonder how many Christians actually consult their Bibles for detailed guidance on practical financial issues ?

I plan to do more comprehensive studies on Biblical finances in the days to come, but for now, I will simply give you folks a simple topic and list some scriptures related to it.

This is a list of straight forward, simple scriptures that no one should have trouble understanding.

As I get a chance to put more of these lists together on various financial Biblical principles, I will post them, along with web links for further study.

So today, lets deal with DEBT and BORROWING:

Proverbs 22:7   "The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender." 

Romans 13:8   "Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law." 

Proverbs 22:26–27    "Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge, one of those who is surety for debts; if you have nothing with which to pay, why should he take away your         bed from under you?" 

Proverbs 17:18   "A man void of understanding gives pledge, and becomes surety in the presence of his neighbour."

Proverbs 11:15    "He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, but one who hates being surety is secure." 

Psalm 37:21    "The wicked borrows and does not repay, but the righteous shows mercy and gives." 

Proverbs 6:1–5    "My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you are snared by the words of your mouth; you are taken by the words of your mouth. So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; for you have come into the hand of your friend: Go and humble yourself; plead with your friend. Give no sleep to your eyes, nor slumber to your eyelids. Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, and like a bird from the hand of the fowler." 

Nehemiah 5:3   "There were also some who said, 'We have mortgaged our lands and vineyards and houses, that we might buy grain because of the famine.'" 

Deuteronomy 15:6   "For the Lord your God will bless you as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. "

Deuteronomy 28:44-45   "He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail. Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenest not unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded thee".

It's obvious that God is against his people being in debt.  Not only that, God refers to being in debt and borrowing, in the form of a curse in Deut:28:44-45.

Being in debt is always referred to in the negative sense throughout scripture. Nowhere in the Bible does God ask us to get into debt for any reason whatsoever.

To God, "debt" is a four letter word.

I do not claim that this is a complete list, so I plan to research more and see what else I can come up with.

I would encourage you all to look into these topics & scriptures deeper for yourselves. Know your scriptures & rebuke the devil.

Hosea 4:6 tells us, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you shall be no priest to me: seeing you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children."NKJV.

God Bless you all and keep up the good fight against satan and all his deceiving host, wherever they may lie in wait for you.

In our Lords Service,
B.H.

More to come..................