Matthew 6:19–21 says, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure...

In Luke 12:34 it says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Here is a sobering thought: imagine if God has kept a record of all our checks, automatic payments, and credit card transactions. Could He tell just from those where our priorities are? Where we invest is where our...

1 Timothy 6:17 says “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.”  

If the global financial crisis taught...

Ephesians 4:11 states, “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service…””

The church as an institution that is populated with the fivefold...

Deuteronomy 8:18 states, “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth…”

God doesn’t give us wealth; He gives us the ability to produce wealth. We must take the ability and use it wisely, in accordance with Biblical principles....

In Romans 11:36 it says, “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.”

All that we have, all that we are, and all our opportunities, relationships, and resources have come from Him. When we take an eternal perspective, all we have is on...