Monday musings
In God We Trust. Such is the assertion made in every financial transaction in this country, per this emblazoned statement on our financial currency. But, is this the true motto of those doing business, or mere words - long devoid of real meaning?
"Trust in the LORD (YHWH) with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3.5-6)
There is no area more challenging to trust the LORD in than financial matters. In this one area it is especially tempting to trust our own instincts, and invest and spend as we see best. "For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (1 Timothy 6.10)
True wisdom, exhibited through resolute trust of the LORD, causes one to "Honor the LORD from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine." (Proverbs 3.9-10) The adage, "put your money where your mouth is", definitely fits this area of financial stewardship. As Jesus stated, "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6.21) No matter how dedicated we are in an area of service, if we are not investing financially our heart truly is not in what we do.
You may be asking, "Is this a preacher begging to have more in the Sunday collection plate?" Hardly. Put the money in another offering plate, if that is a concern. No, the greater benefit is not the recipients of financial giving, but those giving. Because, this is ultimately an area of trust. Do you truly trust God's wisdom regarding finances, or do you prefer to "lean on your own understanding"? Until we act according to His teaching, we indicate trust in our own understanding.
I'm a far cry from a wealthy man, but my family has been blessed materially far more than I ever could have imagined. The source of those - and so many other blessings - has been resolute trust in God's directive for giving (more trust by my wife than myself, I might add - who faithfully has written checks for years). Indeed, He has abundantly "filled our barns", and caused our "vats" to overflow.
Perhaps you'll look differently at the currency in your pocket after pondering these thoughts. And, however you are led to do it, invest in the King's business, and reap the abundant blessings that flow through truly trusting in the LORD.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
"Trust in the LORD (YHWH) with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3.5-6)
There is no area more challenging to trust the LORD in than financial matters. In this one area it is especially tempting to trust our own instincts, and invest and spend as we see best. "For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (1 Timothy 6.10)
True wisdom, exhibited through resolute trust of the LORD, causes one to "Honor the LORD from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine." (Proverbs 3.9-10) The adage, "put your money where your mouth is", definitely fits this area of financial stewardship. As Jesus stated, "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6.21) No matter how dedicated we are in an area of service, if we are not investing financially our heart truly is not in what we do.
You may be asking, "Is this a preacher begging to have more in the Sunday collection plate?" Hardly. Put the money in another offering plate, if that is a concern. No, the greater benefit is not the recipients of financial giving, but those giving. Because, this is ultimately an area of trust. Do you truly trust God's wisdom regarding finances, or do you prefer to "lean on your own understanding"? Until we act according to His teaching, we indicate trust in our own understanding.
I'm a far cry from a wealthy man, but my family has been blessed materially far more than I ever could have imagined. The source of those - and so many other blessings - has been resolute trust in God's directive for giving (more trust by my wife than myself, I might add - who faithfully has written checks for years). Indeed, He has abundantly "filled our barns", and caused our "vats" to overflow.
Perhaps you'll look differently at the currency in your pocket after pondering these thoughts. And, however you are led to do it, invest in the King's business, and reap the abundant blessings that flow through truly trusting in the LORD.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
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