Do We Ever Own Anything or Is It Just a Loan??

Nobby · Last edited by Nobby on Fri Jun 06, 2003 7:18 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hi Folks,
Can God trust you?

Mateo · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 5:20 pm Post subject: Money

Mat 19:16-22

16 ¶ And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

1Tim6: 1-11

1 ¶ Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
6 ¶ But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Love,

Mateo

P.S. Remeber, the key phrase here is "something valuable". that ain't money. A hint... what is the pearl of great price?

Mateo · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 5:42 pm Post subject: concerning the tithe

The tithe, like all other of God's ordinances is prophetic, if we will hear it.

Amos 5:3

3 For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel.

Isa 6:11-13

11 Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate,
12 And the LORD have removed men far away, and there be a great forsaking in the midst of the land.
13 But yet in it shall be a tenth, and it shall return, and shall be eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance is in them, when they cast their leaves: so the holy seed shall be the substance thereof.

Neh 11:1

1 ¶ And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.

Nobby

Very good Mateo,

Mateo · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 5:55 pm Post subject: re: Jesus

Methinks you were already standing where I was trying to lead you.

LoveMateo

Phinehas · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 9:15 am Post subject:

I've been learning a lot from my now-19-month-old daughter about the way God loves us. Just last week I watched her rip the cover off of a book I got her. My first thought was to be angry about it. Instead, I made a mental note that she's not ready to handle books by herself but only when mommy or daddy is reading to her. It occurred to me that everything she has came from me, and she takes it all for granted. Then it dawned on me that God probably looks at me the same way. Literally everything I have--the roof over our heads, the food, the hot water, the clothing, the rifles (my toys), the furniture, the heat and A/C, the sewing machine (my wife's toy), the linens, the lawn mower, the car, etc.--came from Him and I almost always take these kinds of things for granted.

Phin

Van · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 10:31 am Post subject: Amen

Captain Vegetable · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 1:18 pm Post subject:

I have just come into that realization myself, Phin. It's such a wonderful and joyous thing!

Matdvd · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 6:42 pm Post subject:

Ah, the lessons we learn about ourselves and God, from the way we watch our children.....priceless...

Nobby

Mat "Where you been"?? You don't drop in and see us much anymore!
I miss all your almost funny jokes! Very Happy

It will humble you when you consider everything we have is God's
even our family!
Take care,
Nobby

Tiger75 · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2003 11:29 pm Post subject:

Psalm 24:1

Nobby

Hi Tiger,
I'm a country singer, who now sings country gospel. I sing a song.
That says "Remind Me" It says that there're many things that I love that they are dear to my heart. But that they're just borrowed & there're not mine at all. So remind me dear Lord!

We don't deserve anything that the Lord has done for us.
Even the air we breath belongs to God! Think about it!!

Now put both your hands over your nose & mouth, press tightly.
Now!! " How would you like to borrow some air???"
Remind me Lord, that you can take it away from me quickly!
Remind me Lord, to always be ready, for your call!
Remind me Lord, it's only thru Your shed blood that I'm saved!
Remind me Lord, I'm not worthy of the scars in your hands!

This thread has made me think about how small I really am in His total plan,( very humbling) but each have a place, if the Holy Spirit is in our heart.

Matdvd · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2003 12:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the words Nobby.
Now I feel all pressured to be funny.

A three-legged horse walks into a bar.......hehehe.

On this topic, what I've been noticing more and more is how wonderfully beautiful this planet is, even in the smallest detail.

As the Word says, we learn more about who God is, simply by looking at his work, or his "paintings".

I sometimes look at even the smallest little thing, and wonder sometimes what type of person would have designed and created such beauty and perfect balance.

Even as I practice my guitar, and no, not county music Nobby-sorry Smile

, just the fact that our body responds to constant pressure on our fingertips, by creating calluses, is simply genius. How anyone with 12 brain cells can assume that it all evolved, is beyond me.

I think the key is to just resist the devils plan to stay busy, and slow down and take it all in. Simply awesome!

Nobby