“Do not defraud your neighbor or rob him.” (Leviticus 19:13 NIV) Honesty by Chuck Bentley I have traveled to many beautiful places in the world that are totally devastated by corruption. Like cancer of the body, dishonesty spreads death and destruction, and its miserable effects are difficult to contain. Some Christians have conducted surveys of […]
“If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing” (1 Corinthians 13:3) The Poverty Syndrome by Larry Burkett Since the world puts so much stock in material success, many Christians have naturally concluded that the opposite extreme […]
“For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things” (Matthew 6:32) The Christian View of Success by Larry Burkett As Christians we have to be careful not to fall into Satan’s traps. We must have our guard up so thoroughly that we recognize the dangers. If […]
“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has” (Proverbs 21:20 NIV) Escape Vacations by Chuck Bentley You’ll often hear costly vacations referred to as “escapes,” but running away is never a good remedy for financial problems. When people experience financial crises, they commonly […]
“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men” (Proverbs 22:29) Excellence in a Mediocre World by Larry Burkett There’s an old saying: “If you want someone to do a good job, find a busy person.” The precept is that a person who is […]
“Do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34) Would You Rob God? by Larry Burkett Many families literally rob God and their families because of this underlying fear. They start a savings or insurance plan, initially with an eye toward family provision, […]
“Be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God” (Philippians 1:10) The Need for Quality by Larry Burkett We live in a society in which average is exceptional and slothful is normal. The trend today is […]
The Lord is the defense of my life. . . Though a host encamp against me, my heart will not fear; though war arise against me, in spite of this I shall be confident” (Psalm 27:1, 3) George Washington by Larry Burkett In 1776 King George was not about to concede a very successful and prosperous […]
“In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and his children will have refuge” (Proverbs 14:26) Faith Conquers Fear by Larry Burkett The opposite of fear is faith. Therefore, when dealing with fear, one must first understand faith. In Hebrews it is described as “things we hope for and things that we do not […]
“I am the Lord your God who upholds your right hand, who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you’.” (Isaiah 41:13) Fear of the Future by Larry Burkett Christians cannot truly serve God and live in fear of the future. Many of the decisions God’s people make on a day-by-day basis are motivated […]
