A Great Waster, Prov 18:9

Prov 18:9 says, “He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster”. How many of you like to work with lazy (slothful) people?  I can’t stand it.  I loved working together with the crew that went to the Navajo nation and worked on the building in Piñon. […]

What You Lay Hold On, 1 Tim 6:17-19

Lay hold on eternal life, 1 Tim 6:19, 12.  To lay hold is to grasp, to seize, and to take possession.  What you lay hold on, reveals: What you love – 1 Tim 6:17 – there are those who are “rich in this world.”  Their temptation is to love earthly treasure rather than heavenly treasure.  In Ps […]

Their Sorrows Shall Be Multiplied, Ps 16:4

Ps 16:4 says, “Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god.”  We can see a perfect New Testament example of just such a man. In Lk 18:18-25 a young rich man came to Jesus and wanted eternal life.  When he asked the Lord how to inherit eternal life, the Lord told him to […]

Wise Investing, Acts 20:35

Wise Investing Acts 20:35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible contains a lot of practical wisdom.  That is, the Bible is not just a spiritual book.  It is also a very practical book.  Military leaders can learn practical war tactics in this book.  Businessmen can learn practical business management in here.  I said that I would […]

Personal Finances

“Consider your ways” Haggai 1:5-7 How are your personal finances working out for you? I for years did all my finances my way. Now that I have learned God’s way with money, things work out so much better. God wants you to have life and have it more abundantly. So as we go through this […]

How to Make Money 1 Thes. 4:11-12

How to Make Money 1 Thes. 4:11-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO I have dealt with money most of my life.  I was in banking before entering the ministry and so I have some concept of money.  But I have always regarded how to make money as a bit of a mystery.  After studying the Bible, though, […]

Substance Heb.10:34

Substance Heb.10:34 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Substance in the Bible has to do with material possessions, property, and wealth.  When you study this topic by looking up all of the references to the word “substance,” an interesting lesson emerges. The first thing you notice is that Old Testament saints who were blessed by the Lord were […]

Finances

Finances Part One Now that we are beginning a new year, Thought was given to what goal should you have to help you out this year. Number One would have to be Consistent attention and improvement to your fellowship with God.  Your finances would work just fine as number two. So, we will look at […]

The Root of All Evil 1 Tim. 6:10

The Root of All Evil 1 Tim. 6:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The root of all evil — 1 Tim 6:10 — the love of money is THE ROOT of all evil.  This root started with the devil [Ezek 28:3-10], and the evil that springs from it will be in full bloom in mystery Babylon during […]

They That Will Be Rich 1 Tim. 6: 6-10

They That Will Be Rich 1 Tim. 6: 6-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO “They that will be rich” [1 Tim 6:9] will never be rich.  They are not rich because: They have not gained —1 Tim 6:6 — The formula for true wealth is: Godliness + Contentment = Great Gain. First, we must be godly.  In […]