#0001906

When offensive concepts challenge your faith, there are stages of opposition, each of which escalate the battle. They ridicule you. They confront you. They isolate you. They repress you. Remember Elijah who did not bow his knee to Baal...-Sala, Refuge And Strength......Daniel3:17 “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

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#0001907

You Can't Make A Successful Investment If You're Not Aware Of The Underlying Economics...-Bloomberg.....Proverbs30:14 “There is a kind of man whose teeth are like swords; And his jaw teeth like knives, To devour the afflicted from the earth, And the needy from among men.”

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#0001908

Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift?..-Marcus Tullius Cicero.........Ecc3:2,5 “A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.-A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones.”

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#0001909

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble(Psal46:1).- Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from Him cometh my salvation(Psa62:1).- My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him(Psalm62:5).”

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#0001910

'Do not fret(Psalm37:1).' This ìs a divine command. But what does it mean to fret? That which makes a person rough on the surface, causing him to rub and wear himself and others away. Isn't it true that an irritable, irrational, and critical person not only wears himself out but is also very draining and tiring to others? When we worry and fret, we are a constant annoyance. This Psalm37 not only says, 'Do not fret because of evil men' but leaves no room for fretting whatsoever. It is very harmful and God does not want us to hurt ourselves or others...-Margaret Bottome, Streams.....Psa37:1 “Do not fret . . .”

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#0001911

Any physician can tell you that a fit of anger is more harmful to your system than a fever and that a disposition of continual fretting is not conducive to a healthy body. The next step down from fretting is being quick tempered, and that amounts to anger. May we set it aside once and for all and simply be obedient to the command 'Do not fret'...-Margaret Bottome, Streams In The Desert.....Psalm37:1 “Do not fret. . .”

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#0001912

Overheard in an Orchard: Said the Robin to the Sparrow 'I should really like to know-Why these anxious human beings-Rush about and worry so'---Said the Robin to the Sparrow: 'Friend, I think that it must be-That they have no Heavenly Father-such as cares for you and me.“...-Elizabeth Cheney.....Psalm103:2-5 “Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things.”

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#0001913

“My son, never forget the things I've taught you. If you want a long and satisfying life, closely follow my instructions....If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don't ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success(Proverbs 3:1-6).”

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#0001914

The holy heart can be hurt, but it answers injury with love, and prayer, and forgiveness...-WMcCumber.......Psalm62:1-2 “I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.”

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#0001915

“Thy kingdom come(Mat6:10).- In the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.(Daniel2:44).- A stone . . . cut out without hands(Dan2:34).- Not by might, nor by power, but My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts(Zec4:6).- The Kingdom of God cometh not with observation: neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for behold, the Kingdom of God is within you(Luke17:20-21).”

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#0001916

“Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the Kingdom of God(Mark4:11).- So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; and should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how(v26-27).- But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come(v29).- Be ye . . . ready: for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh(Matt24:44).- The Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come(Rev22:17).”

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#0001917

We either add to the darkness of indifference ... or we light a candle to see by...-Madeleine L'Engle.......Proverbs20:15 “Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies.”...-dwellest in the heavens."...-2Chr20:12.- Psa143:8. -Jam1:5. -Psa123:1...-

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#0001918

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great...-Mark Twain.......Proverbs20:27 “The Lord's light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.”

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#0001919

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live...- Marcus Aurelius.....Proverbs11:19 “Godly people find life; evil people find death.”

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#0001920

For whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say- 'It is well, it is well, O my soul...- Sang by Amy Grant....... 1Peter1:2 “God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace.”

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#0001921

“Then he said to me, Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words(Daniel10:12).- Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven(Matthew6:10).- Understanding what the will of the Lord is(Ephesians5:17).- Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not; for it was founded upon a rock(Mat7:24-25).- The world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever(1John2:17).”

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#0001922

Prayer is not a matter of wishful thinking. It is asking and receiving. It is because of your spiritual position in Jesus Christ that you can ask God with confidence, expecting God to do what only He can accomplish. It's based on your relationship with the Father as His Child...- Harold Sala...........Ezekiel35:29-30 “And I will make their land famous for its crops, so my people will never again suffer from famine or the insults of foreign nations. In this way, they will know that I, the Lord their God, am with them.”

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#0001923

“Don't brag about tomorrow, since you don't know what the day will bring(Proverbs27:1).- Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble is like chewing with a broken tooth or walking on a lame foot(Prv25:19).- Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it(Prv22:6).- True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life(Prv22:4).- Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children(Prov17:1).”

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#0001924

Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort. Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you in Christ. Ephesians 4:31-32

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#0001925

Repeatedly, Jesus urged people to give to the poor and needy. “One thing you lack. . . Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven(Mark10:21).” On another occasion He talked about a man--apparently a good businessman--who tore down his barns to build bigger ones, and spoke of him as a fool. This man, spiritually impoverished, did not realize that what he accrued would stay on Earth when he died...-Sala, Refuge And Strength......Luke12:34 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

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#0001926

Shrouds have no pockets and hearses have no trailers behind them. Your attitude towards money tells a great deal about your true wealth--not the stocks and bonds you have or the bottom line of a financial statement; but whether or not you are free to give sacrificially and generously so that you may be rich in God's Kingdom...-Luke12:32-33 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.”

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#0001927

There is an often ignored connection between turning loose what most people cherish the most here--your wealth and your security--to being rich in joy and blessing in the Father's kingdom. Amazing, is it not, that by giving away what the world treasures, we invest in the unshakable kingdom that will endure forever...-Sala, Refuge And Strength.......2Cor9:6 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”

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#0001928

Have you noticed how little Jesus esteemed what drives most people--the desire to have more and more? Jesus said, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well(Mat6:33).” He also taught that your heart is not large enough for both greed and God as he added “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money(Luke16:13).” The word Jesus used, translated 'money' means avarice or greed; hence, it is translated as 'money'...-Sala, Refuge And Strength...

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#0001929

God washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land where tears shall come no more...-Henry Edward Beecher......Psalm139:1-3 “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.”

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#0001930

‘Money enslaves, either by greed or fear’ says John Piper. When you don’t have it, you want it; and when you have it, you are fearful that someone will take it from you or that you will not have enough to last. Jesus taught that the only way to find liberation from the power of greed is to shake yourself off it. The chains of desire that bind us to gold are often so weak initially that they cannot be broken…-Sala Refuge And Strength………1Tim6:10 ”For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”

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#0001931

Jesus pointed out that providing for His children brings great pleasure to the heart of the Father. Imagine your father who found pleasure in giving you what you needed. You are never more secure than when your Heavenly Father has taken control of your life, providing for you in ways that you cannot fathom or comprehend. As Paul wrote, in Ephesians3:20 “He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”

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#0001932

Wealth is Relative. Contentment and wealth are not corollaries—they don’t run side by side. If they did, those who are materially rich would be content. Contentment doesn’t depend on what you have as much as what you really are and what you have within. The great treasures that make for contentment are those of the soul, which come by knowing Jesus Christ…-Sala, Refuge And Strength……….Mat6:26 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?”

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#0001933

Envy involves just two--you and the person who has something you like but do not possess. Few of us admit to being envious of someone else, though none of us is immune to the temptation of being envious. So when we feel envious, how do we handle it? First, recognize it for what it is and forsake it. Tell the Lord that you are envious ofname the personthen start praying, 'Lord, thank You because You are blessing that brother/sister and I rejoice with him/her in what you are doing'. God gifts each of us to accomplish what He wants. Understanding that helps us combat the temptation to be envious of what God has done for someone else...-Sala, Refuge......Psalm37:1 “Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong.”

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#0001934

God uses all kinds of experiences in our lives that are distasteful, like the ingredients (flour, baking soda, oil, cocoa) of a cake if taken separately, to produce something wonderful like a chocolate cake. Taken as separate incidents, they are hard to understand but when we look back, we can see the hand of God using all of these events to accomplish His purpose. God controls the ingredients—the events and circumstances of your life—as well as the temp of the oven. When you are convinced that He—not chance or fate—is in control, what seems distasteful can be better taken by faith…-Sala, Refuge And Strength………Rom8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

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#0001935

“Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto The Name give glory(Psalm115:1).- Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is Thine; Thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and Thou art exalted as head above all (1 Chr29:11).- Now therefore, our God, we thank. Thee, and praise Thy glorious Name. But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? For all things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee(1Chr29:13-14)