Archive for 'Materialism'

The Purpose of Wealth

Luke 16: 9-15 Rom 16:3-9,16,22-27 / Ps 145 You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God. (Luke 16:15) We can become poor in wisdom, Or other things like power and health; But if it keeps [...]

The Evil of Avarice

Luke 12: 13-21 Rom 4:20-25 / Lk 1 Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for though one may be rich, a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. (Luke 12:15) All wealth in life is an illusion, Gold here on earth is in heaven dross; If your faith [...]

Sign of Jonah

Luke 11: 29-32 Rom 1: 1-7 / Psa 98 This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. (Luke 11:29) May we never look for a sign To affirm our trust in You, Lord; Though puzzled by Your plans divine, We hope with [...]

Fruit and Foundation

Luke 6: 43-49 1Tim 1:15-17 / Psa 113 A good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree is known by its own fruit. (Luke 6:43) Let God’s Word be our foundation That we may live a life of truth; Down through all our generation, Our tree [...]

The Tragedy of Being Rich

Matthew 19:23-30 Jgs 6:11-24a / Psa 85 Jesus said to His disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:23) Often, wealth is an obstacle To earn the kingdom of heaven; Thank God all things are possible, For those whom Faith has [...]

Losing to Gain

Matthew 16: 24-28 Dt 4: 32-40 / Psa 77 What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his life? (Matthew 16:26) When the final race in life is run, What will matter most at the goal? What profit [...]