Does your sinful nature or the Spirit control you? Paul taught: “Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of sinful man is death, but the […]

“Who or what has ultimate control of your life, God or money?” Control is the extension of our will over another person or object. We attempt to control others, our own lives, or even God. That’s why in our pride we seek control from money. Jesus taught, “No one can serve two masters” (Matthew 6:24). […]

Are you resisting life’s bad pitches? Betting the farm on a risky business venture? A foolish relationship choice? Succumbing to a temptation in order to feel accepted? Contrasting a good eye with a bad eye, Jesus taught that seeking contentment apart from God led to discontentment (Matthew 6:22-23). Today, we use “good eye” to commend […]

How much is enough? Solomon, the wealthiest person on earth, reflected, “Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless” (Ecclesiastes 5:10). Money will never satisfy. During a trip through Germany I discovered a proverbial hidden treasure. It was a Horch twelve-cylinder special roadster […]

Who is more content, the person with a million dollars or the person with ten children? You probably guessed the person with ten children, and you are correct. He is more content because he does not want any more. That is the definition of contentment: not wanting anything more or different. The desire for contentment […]

Why do you initiate conversations? Is it solely for your benefit? What would happen if you initiated communication simply to know others, to learn about their needs, to understand their desires, and to build relationships rather than focus on any remuneration or return? Community is something that money can never buy. When you discover the […]

Significance  comes from being created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). However, pride seeks significance from money. Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth” (Matthew 6:19). We store up treasures on earth to find significance, which is “expressed meaning, purpose, importance, or value.” Notice that the first four letters of significance comprise […]

What is the focal point of your desires? Adam and Eve were created with humble hearts. The focal point of their satisfaction was God. In their pride, they hardheartedly desired significance, contentment, control and security apart from Him. With temptation from the serpent, they convinced themselves they were making the right decisions. The result was […]

The fourth stage of foolishness is the scorning fool. He is a mocker (Proverbs 21:24) who can’t even find wisdom (Proverbs 14:6). Consequently, he struggles to separate wise choices from foolish ones, causing dissension in organizations. This is due to the fact that he ignored all previous rebukes (Proverbs 9:7-8; 13:1). Thus, he must be […]