“You are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren. . . they bear witness to your love before the church; . . . send them on their way in a manner worthy of God” (3 John 1:5-6) Which Group to Support by Larry Burkett God doesn’t intend for every Christian to give to every […]
“Everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name’s sake, shall receive many times as much, and shall inherit eternal life.” (Matthew 19:29) Sacrifice by Larry Burkett The concept of sacrifice is not popular with most Christians. Most of us like to discuss this […]
“Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.” (Romans 13:6-7) Pay Your Taxes by Larry Burkett Most Christians would consider themselves honest, and yet many violate the tax laws regularly. One of the most common examples is people […]
“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” (Proverbs 17:1 NIV) Dealing With Extravagance by Chuck Bentley You’ve heard the adage, “Enough is enough.” But that’s easy to forget when spending is involved. People who look successful on the outside may be pushing the limit of their income […]
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3 NIV) Family Goals by Larry Burkett Goals should be set individually, but they also must become a part of your partnership with your spouse. If your spouse is not a Christian, you have an excellent goal to establish in your personal […]
What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?” (Matthew 16:26 NIV) Vocational Purpose by Larry Burkett So often, at the end of a lifetime, a successful person states, “If only I had known 40 years ago what I know now, I would not have wasted my […]
“When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver. . . . And he went away and hanged himself.” (Matthew 27:3) What’s It Worth? by Larry Burkett When we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, we should turn our thoughts to the one who […]
“I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him.” (Philippians 3:8 NIV) God First by Larry Burkett One of the most overwhelming characteristics of those who discern God’s […]
“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.” (Psalm 127:2 NIV) The World’s Yardstick by Larry Burkett There is nothing wrong with being successful, even when measured by worldly standards, unless you end up being a failure by godly standards. The rate of […]
“You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:13 NIV) Serve One Another by Chuck Bentley One of the defining marks of the early church was the concern its members had for one another. Acts 4:32 says, “All […]
