The simplicity of Gods wisdom.
1st Cor 1:27
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
Its amazing to me how many stupid decisions I have made by ignoring simple instructions in Gods word. For example the bible teaches us in 1st Corinthians 13 Love does not parade itself, it is not boastful... and Jesus said so many times that He that humbles himself will be exalted and he that exalts himself will be humbled.
Lets take more of these simple verses for example
ITimothy 6: 6 -> 10
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
Romans 13:8-10
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
8 Owe no man anything, but to love one another, for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
9 For this, “Thou shalt not commit adultery,” “Thou shalt not kill,” “Thou shalt not steal,” “Thou shalt not bear false witness,” “Thou shalt not covet,” and if there be any other commandment, all are briefly comprehended in this saying, namely: “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”
10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
1 John 2:15-17
King James Version (KJV)
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
How many budgeting decisions have you made in error because of neglecting these simple scriptures. You did not need that Lamborgini, Ferrari, Bmw, Mercedes or that LARGE HOUSE but because you were not satisfied and grateful with what you had. You were doing fine with that decent car and 2 bedroom house. You Wanted to parade yourself and make a show off. You lusted after what you saw YOU WANTED MOOORE and you just had to go for it. Now your budget is tight are in debt, u are miserable, frustrated and irritable taking it out on your fellow human loving less cheating, lying and stealing causing more sin.
That being said God can make you rich but you have to be on the right state of mind and heart, seeking the Kingdom of God as 1st priority in your life.
ITimothy 6: 17 -> 19
17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
Matthew 6:33
For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.
Its amazing to me how many stupid decisions I have made by ignoring simple instructions in Gods word. For example the bible teaches us in 1st Corinthians 13 Love does not parade itself, it is not boastful... and Jesus said so many times that He that humbles himself will be exalted and he that exalts himself will be humbled.
Lets take more of these simple verses for example
ITimothy 6: 6 -> 10
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
Romans 13:8-10
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
8 Owe no man anything, but to love one another, for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
9 For this, “Thou shalt not commit adultery,” “Thou shalt not kill,” “Thou shalt not steal,” “Thou shalt not bear false witness,” “Thou shalt not covet,” and if there be any other commandment, all are briefly comprehended in this saying, namely: “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”
10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
1 John 2:15-17
King James Version (KJV)
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
How many budgeting decisions have you made in error because of neglecting these simple scriptures. You did not need that Lamborgini, Ferrari, Bmw, Mercedes or that LARGE HOUSE but because you were not satisfied and grateful with what you had. You were doing fine with that decent car and 2 bedroom house. You Wanted to parade yourself and make a show off. You lusted after what you saw YOU WANTED MOOORE and you just had to go for it. Now your budget is tight are in debt, u are miserable, frustrated and irritable taking it out on your fellow human loving less cheating, lying and stealing causing more sin.
That being said God can make you rich but you have to be on the right state of mind and heart, seeking the Kingdom of God as 1st priority in your life.
ITimothy 6: 17 -> 19
17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
Matthew 6:33
For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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