Posted on 10/25/2004 10:33:55 AM PDT by 4CJ
Luke 16 (KJV)
8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?
(MSG)
8"Now here's a surprise: The master praised the crooked manager! And why? Because he knew how to look after himself. Streetwise people are smarter in this regard than law-abiding citizens. They are on constant alert, looking for angles, surviving by their wits. 9I want you to be smart in the same way--but for what is right--using every adversity to stimulate you to creative survival, to concentrate your attention on the bare essentials, so you'll live, really live, and not complacently just get by on good behavior."
God Sees Behind Appearances
10Jesus went on to make these comments:
If you're honest in small things, you'll be honest in big things;
11If you're a crook in small things, you'll be a crook in big things.
12If you're not honest in small jobs, who will put you in charge of the store?
Previous thread.
Play be in prayer about the upcoming election - may God provide us with a Christian leaders firmly rooted in Biblical principles, that recognize the sancity of life, and their role is seeking to protect the innocent. May God bless each of you, and grant you wisdom and blessings beyond measure. In the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, Amen.
I do really enjoy reading these! It's SUCH a good break from what I'm doing. Thanks again. :-)
Bumping.
LOL! The Lord's got that right! "I want you to be smart in the same way." YET..................
Class is still in, but we are learning ;o)
I cannot reply on the other thread, as it has been locked. But rest assured that we pray the your son's murderers will be brought to justice. Our criminal justice system may be imperfect, but we answer to a higher power. I pray for you and your family, and ask that God will comfort you, and that you would be blessed. I cannot imagine what you have gone through, but I pray that God will strengthen you, and guide your path.
Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. - Zech 4:6
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