I’ve spent time with very poor people, very rich people, and everybody in between. Most of the wealthy people I’ve encountered personally do not fit the general description or common opinions.
How many times do we hear phrases like, “dirty rich people,” filthy rich,” greedy rich,” etc.? There are many who think if someone has wealth, they obtained their riches dishonestly, and they are evil, sinful people. But is that also true of all the wealthy people in the Bible?
I thought it was a good plan since I had not read the whole book of Proverbs in quite awhile. But reading a chapter a day did not work. It came to an abrupt halt at Chapter 3.
Day One, Chapter One: I enjoyed reading from the KJV, the NIV, and RSV. My mobile Bible app makes it very easy to read other versions. On day two, I read Chapter Two: very enjoyable. But then, on Day Three, I had to put the brakes on; I had to stop my plan because of what I saw!
I remember my first day after moving to Brooklyn, New York asking someone for directions. They said, “Go three blocks and turn left at the “L” and…” I interrupted, “L Street?” “No, turn left at the “L.” “The “L?” I asked, very puzzled.
His irritated response was, “Where are you from?” No, I wasn’t a native and had no idea what the “L” was. However, I learned quickly that, “L,” actually meant
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An honest look into any topic in the Scriptures requires one to search out and investigate every scripture pertaining to that topic. Since the scriptures are God’s Word, there can be no contradictions; all verses on the topic need to fit together. Those that seem to be difficult to understand and may appear to be contradictory must be understood in light of the clearer ones and not vice versa.
The problem so many times is that most people do not want to put forth the effort required to examine every verse on a particular topic. When it comes to money, wealth, riches and prosperity, the Bible has a lot to say. There are literally hundreds of verses one should consider.
What Does The Bible Really Say?
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You’ve probably heard the old phrase, “God can turn lemons into lemonade.” It basically means you can trust God for His help during difficult times. Lemons are sour, but lemonade is sweet; God can bring you out of a sour situation into sweet deliverance.
But I must admit, I’ve never really liked that phrase. Not that I don’t believe God can help in lousy situations. He certainly has for me on many occasions. But the analogy for me has always been weak because,
Recently, I saw a phrase by C.S Lewis: “Omnipotent moral busybodies.” That sounds a lot like some of the religious people in Jesus Christ’s day. And still today, there are plenty of omnipotent moral busybodies.
”Of all tyrannies a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies…” – C.S. Lewis
The other extreme today in Christianity are Christians who are
We decided not to tell our children there was a Santa Claus. That was our choice and I certainly don’t judge other parents who decide to go along with the whole Santa thing. It may sound silly to some and even ridiculous to others for us to take that position, but for us, we just didn’t want to have to someday tell them we lied about it.
I do remember one time talking to my daughter, when she was around five, who, because signs and talk of Santa were everywhere, was starting to wonder if Santa was real. I talked truthfully to her and asked her
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When I heard the recent US Supreme Court decision regarding marriage, like many Christians, it was not a time of rejoicing, far from it. In a 5-4 decision, the judges redefined an institution that has served humanity for thousands of years. They, by their decision, overturned God’s plan for human beings.
God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” He made a woman and brought her unto the man. Forget the Christian bashing; this was long before Christianity. This was God’s plan for human beings from the beginning.
Many people I’ve talked to since that decision
This post contains some quotes, links to previous posts, and, our Bill of Rights, as this weekend, here in the United States of America, we celebrate our Independence.We so often sing the words, “God shed His grace on thee….” And He certainly has!
But for me, in these troubling days, I am inclined to pray for His mercy on our country. While many clearly see our country continuing to turn away from God, others are either too busy to notice, or, just don’t care.
This weekend I will
