God is the creator of the Earth. So, everything in it belongs to Him, whether man likes it or not. Therefore, no matter how rich you are or will ever become, you are a steward of those possessions, not the owner.
Work is a vital aspect of our existence today, shaping and moulding the world, as we all can attest to. Regrettably, many have perceived work as burdensome and unfulfilling, driven by financial gain rather than their purpose. In this article, I want to talk about how individuals, particularly believers, can embrace the value and essentialities of work and approach it with all diligence and enthusiasm.
Those who preach the gospel should live off the gospel. It is Biblical for every preacher to be paid by the church, although some don’t take it. Do you know why? Because some sacrifice their lives just to push the gospel forward. However, it is not wrong if a preacher earns a substantial salary from the church.
Ministry isn’t for lazy people. You must make many sacrifices to keep God’s work moving forward, including financial ones. The higher the level, the higher the price to pay. Be encouraged.
Wealth can make people proud, especially if such a person is an unbeliever. Do you know why? It’s because when there is enough money in a person’s life, especially a man, he speaks with a lot of ego. In fact, many wealthy people place their confidence in life in what they have instead of God, even without realising it.
This world is such a strange world. Many people struggle to make ends meet. But are we believers supposed to be struggling? No! Aside from God meeting our needs in supernatural ways, He commands us, through His Word, that we shouldn’t steal but work. So, dear Christian, God doesn’t want you to steal. He knows that your full potential will be brought to bear through work.
You must learn to give what you have decided in your heart to give because that is what scripture teaches. That implies that planning your offering and giving to support God’s work is necessary.
Dear entrepreneur, check for God’s will before starting that business. When you get clarity about it, it’ll either save you from wasting your time (if God doesn’t approve it) or help you make good returns on your investment (when God approves it).
Some Christians think paying taxes to the government is wrong. However, that thought is incorrect. Jesus encourages us to apply some practicality when it comes to the disbursement of money to tax agencies. Are you an entrepreneur? Don’t try to evade taxes. Pay it and have a free mind to focus on your business.
In Isaiah 58:11, the prophet Isaiah prophesied many great things that will happen in every believer’s life, especially for those who know it and live according to God’s ways. One is that the Lord will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land.
God has already prepared the sponsors of the divine mandate He has given you and placed them in strategic positions in life for you to meet them. That is why He is your security in ministry.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:42 that we are not supposed to hold back from giving to those who ask us for help. Secondly, we should also lend to those who want to borrow from us. That means lending is not evil in Christ, as well as borrowing. But with the rise of mistrust, the question is, should believers keep lending to untrustworthy people? That’s a real question to consider.
