“Keep you life free from the love of money . . . ” (Hebrews 13:5). From the pen of an unknown poet: He always said he would retire When he had made a million clear,…
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”. . . in the last days there will come times of stress. For we will be lovers of self, lovers of money.” (Timothy 3:1). The late Joseph Campbell, famous for his exploration and interpretation…
“How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the Kingdom of God” (Luke 10:23). A man of modest means was visiting an old friend who lived lavishly . . . The visitor…
“. . . this poor widow has put more in than all who have contributed to the treasury” (Mark 12:43) A life insurance salesman visited a woman who had been recently widowed. For thirty five…
“I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves” (Luke 10:10). A few years ago, “Rotarian” magazine told the story of a certain organization that offered a bounty of $5,000 each for wolves…
“Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him” (James 1:12). Legend has…
“My helper, My Savior, Yahweh, come without delay” (Psalms 70:5). Two businessmen were struggling to resolve severe financial problems. One was a rich man: big business; the other a relatively poor man: small business. The…
“’How have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings” (Mal. 3:8). In a rural Church, the local grain-elevator manager was asked to become the parish treasurer, and he agreed on condition that no questions would…
Back in the 1920s, a man named Franco left his native country and came to the United States. He quickly took a job digging ditches. For Franco, who loved being outdoors and craved lots of…
