“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6 NIV). Teaching Children About Generosity and Work by Chuck Bentley As a parent, you want your children to be successful in life, and one area they really need to get right is handling money. […]
“Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15) The Danger of Abundance by Larry Burkett The majority of warnings in Christ’s messages were to the wealthy, not the poor. In poverty, the issue is usually […]
“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7) Authority Over Satan by Larry Burkett When Satan was cast out of Heaven, the only authority granted to him was the authority given by God: authority over this world. We read in the book of John that Jesus said, “The […]
“One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:5-6). One God by Larry Burkett When Satan was cast out of Heaven, the only authority granted to him was the authority given by God: authority over this world. We read in […]
“Faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself.” (James 2:17) Faith and Works by Larry Burkett I heard a Christian teacher one time say that he wished the book of James had never been written. He felt the book emphasized works and not faith. I don’t agree with his conclusion at all. […]
“Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17) Know God’s Word by Larry Burkett How can you claim God’s promises? You must know what God’s Word says and believe it. If you don’t know what God’s Word promises, you can’t claim His best for you. You can’t claim what you […]
“Let your light shine for all the nations to see! For the glory of the Lord is streaming from you.” (Isaiah 60:1 TLB) Citizenship and Christianity by Larry Burkett Have you ever considered the relationship between citizenship and Christianity? Which takes priority? As Americans, we have all the rights and privileges granted to us by […]
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12 NIV) Fighting Spiritual Warfare by Chuck Bentley If you’re walking with Christ and seeking to live by His financial […]
“It is not an enemy who reproaches me, then I could bear it. . . but it is you, a man my equal.” (Psalm 55:12-13) Transcending Lines by Larry Burkett Regardless of what we might say, we seldom treat all people equally. In fact, it may not even be possible, since we all have preconditioned […]
“The man who lays up treasure for himself. . .is not rich toward God”.” (Luke 12:21). A Reasonable Living Standard by Larry Burkett Although many Scriptures teach about the dangers of material riches, God’s Word does not teach that poverty is the alternative. God wants us to understand that money is a tool to use […]
