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. "
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
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.
B.H.
More to come..................