July 26, 2018
by Rob Snyder
| Tags: Idolatry, false gods, burden, Money, Security, Comfort
Lost humanity has forsaken their Creator and now worship and trust anything else other
than Him. One can see this in the trial of the false god’s of Isaiah 40-48 where the utter
futility of idolatry is exposed....
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March 4, 2016
by Paul Toews
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Category:
Life Application
| Tags: Money, reward, Riches, wealth
This month I want us to take a look at money. While it is a gift from God (Dt. 8:18), the Bible is replete with warnings about the dangers associated with it. Money is not inherently sinful. Rather, we sin when we don’t see money rightly and approach it with correct attitudes. It is the love of money that is a root of all kinds of evils. It is in craving money that ...
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March 27, 2015
by Paul Toews
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Category:
Life Application
| Tags: eternity, Money, success, Treasure
You have likely heard the phrase “pay it forward” which was made popular by the 2000 movie by the same name. This is the idea that out of the blessings and kindnesses we have received, we in turn should pass it on to others. We should be cultivating good deeds as a means of paying it (the kindnesses shown) forward. In turn, we are blessed in our giving. This week, ...
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March 20, 2015
by Paul Toews
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Category:
Life Application
| Tags: Heaven, Money, Stewardship
We obviously need money to obtain the basic necessities of life and to provide for our families. It is also prudent to save for the future and to give some thought to investing money for the future. Having and investing money is not wrong. Remember it is the love of money which is a root of evil, not money itself. Yet, money can tempt us so strongly. Once we have it, ...
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March 13, 2015
by Paul Toews
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Category:
Life Application
| Tags: contentment, Money, Riches, wealth
If the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil that has led to the ruin and destruction of many, then we must ask the questions, “How does a Christian regard money? With what attitudes should we approach wealth?” While Jesus has taught much on money and has given us many cautions to heed, let’s take a look at 1 Timothy 6:3-10 for an answer....
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