The Rich Man

Scripture “Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day. “ ~Luke 16:19, NASB Quote When wealth becomes your identity, you come to feel that people are not just below you economically; they are below you. ~Timothy Keller Keller’s Proverb for October 30,…

Sick Of Lies

Scripture You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking the truth. ~Psalms 52:3, NRSV Quote Integrity is being truthful with yourself; honesty is being truthful with others. ~Spencer Johnson I am telling you the honest truth; I will be glad when this election is over. I had political ads. The democrats tell one…

If We Obey Him

Scripture Whether we like it or not, we will obey the Lord our God to whom we are sending you with our plea. For if we obey Him, everything will turn out well for us. ~Jeremiah 42:6, NLT Quote Nothing is more disgraceful than insincerity. ~Cicero I admire Jeremiah, he may be my favorite prophet.…

Pride And Riches

Scripture Rich people may think they are wise,    but a poor person with discernment can see right through them. ~Proverbs 11:28, NLT Quote To see a prosperous man that is humble, is the greatest rarity in the world. ~Bernard of Clairvaux Proverbs deals with a lot of generalities: it is not impossible for a rich man…

Money, Money, Money

Scripture “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” ~Luke 12:21, NLT Quote Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours. ~C.S. Lewis The devil is a master when it comes to creating distractions. His plan is to get us…

Prayer

Scripture “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” ~Matthew 7:7, NLT Quote The Law of Prayer is to ask. ~George W. Truett Although Satan uses distractions, he does not want us to understand…

Focus

Scripture I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. ~Psalm 73:2-3, NLT Quote Focus on the OUTCOME; not the obstacle. ~Image Quotes I suppose not that much has changed as far as human behavior goes but…

The Perfect King

Scripture O God, help the king to judge as you would, and help his son to walk in godliness. ~Psalm 72 Quote A monarchy is the best form of government if you have a good king. ~Ya-akov Scholars are divided about the author of Psalm 72. It is attributed to Solomon but some think that…

Worse Than Heathens

Scripture “King Manasseh of Judah has done many detestable things. He is even more wicked than the Amorites, who lived in this land before Israel. ~2 Kings 21:11, NLT Quote Christ died for men precisely because men are not worth dying for; to make them worth it. ~C.S. Lewis I am grateful to the late Dr.…

Windfalls and Downfalls

Scripture Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. ~Proverbs 13:11, NLT Quote If you don’t grow wealth gradually with hard work, you will not have the character to manage the wealth you gain. ~Timothy Keller Years ago I attended a financial seminar that changed my life. Our instructor was…