Posted by
D W W Robertson on Friday, April 11, 2008 2:13:58 PM
1 Chronicles 29:11-12 (New International Version)
11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
12 Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
This lesson is emphasized in Crown Ministries’ financial studies. I just wanted to pass it on as a reminder. Our attitudes can become so negative when we focus on the bad things that happen. Stuff gets stolen. Our cars get wrecked or towed. Someone ruins your shirt. The food takes too long at the restaurant.
It all belongs to God. God owns you, your things, your time, your money, your life, your family, and your friends. So, don’t get mad.
“I don’t know why God wanted a big dent in his brand new car, but there it is and it is big.”
God promises to take care of us. Don’t worry. (Matthew 6:25-34)
Also, we are stewards. That means we should spend wisely. This is one reason why Christians shouldn’t support liberal Democrats or liberal Republicans. Also, we must take care of our environment and conserve our resources and take care of the animals. This is one reason why Christians should support responsible, conservationist policy in Congress. Unfortunately, liberals are rarely responsible and conservatives rarely live up their name as conservationists. The environment belongs to God. Let's take good care of God's green earth.
Honestly, I think the Hummers and the mansions are a little excessive. And it is hurting the conservative cause. I’m not saying it should be taxed or worse, illegal. I am saying, Christians should think about where our hearts are. Give to charities that benefit the poor and don’t take part in excess, be it material or otherwise. Store up treasures in heaven.