“You are the salt of the earth.” (Matthew 5:13) You Are Salt by Larry Burkett Salt has two major purposes: to season and to preserve. Seasonings make things taste better and they become more palatable. When other people look at us, as Christians, they should see love, kindness, joy, and peace—pleasant things that make life […]
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) Sowing and Reaping by Larry Burkett Most Christians are familiar with the principle of sowing and reaping as it applies to giving–though few really believe it. That same principle applies to sharing time in the Lord’s […]
“You will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” (Luke 14:14) Time Out by Larry Burkett Most Christians would never refuse to do God’s will; it’s just that the timing is not right. When God calls us, He wants obedience […]
“No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) Consider the Cost by Larry Burkett Service to Jesus Christ is demanding. It may actually mean that we will have to work as hard for God’s kingdom as we do for earthly riches or, perish […]
“But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth…” (Deuteronomy 8:18 NIV) The Bottom Line About Financial Results by Chuck Bentley Our pragmatic culture drives us towards a bottom-line results orientation. Many rationalize this attitude like this: “If the returns are good, what does it matter if […]
“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.” (Proverbs 22:29) Work Attitudes by Larry Burkett For too many people work is a necessary evil; for others it’s an obsession. Obviously, both are extremes and represent a spiritual imbalance. Many Christians view their jobs […]
“He said to them, ‘You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God’.” (Luke 16:15) Biblical Admonition in Work by Larry Burkett It is fortunate for all of us that God’s Word is […]
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.” (Colossians 3:23-24) The Work Ethic by Larry Burkett In addition to supplying our physical needs, work plays a very important […]
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2 NIV) Overcoming Financial Bondage by Chuck Bentley Yesterday’s devotion focused on the symptoms of financial bondage. […]
“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NIV) Symptoms of Financial Bondage by Chuck Bentley Like Paul, it’s critical that you keep an eternal perspective while you’re in this life. […]
