God and Money
Reading the Word Matthew 6:24 (ESV) — 24 “No one can serve two masters, for 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 … Continue reading God and Money
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Treasures in Heaven
Reading the Word Matthew 6:19–21 (ESV) — 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither … Continue reading Treasures in Heaven
Do Not Forget to Enjoy Life
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 6:1–6 (ESV)1 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy on mankind:2 a man to whom God gives wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all … Continue reading Do Not Forget to Enjoy Life
Money Cannot Satisfy
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 5:10–12 (ESV)10 He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.11 When goods increase, they increase who eat them, and what advantage has … Continue reading Money Cannot Satisfy
Security
Reading the Word “A rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination.” (Proverbs 18:11, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word What makes you feel secure? In the days the Old Testament was written, … Continue reading Security
Well Done, Faithful Servant
Reading the Word Matthew 25:14–30 (ESV) 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. 17 So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. 18 But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground … Continue reading Well Done, Faithful Servant
A Poor Widow’s Offering
Reading the Word Mark 12:41–44 (ESV) 41 And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put … Continue reading A Poor Widow’s Offering
The Danger of Riches
Reading the Word Luke 18:18–30 (ESV) 18 And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.’ ” 21 And he said, “All these I have kept from my youth.” 22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to … Continue reading The Danger of Riches
A Story About a Lover of Money
Reading the Word Luke 16:19–31 (ESV) 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw … Continue reading A Story About a Lover of Money
Lovers of Money
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page so you can follow along every day. Thanks for reading! Reading the Word Luke 16:14–17 (ESV) 14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him. 15 And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. 16 “The … Continue reading Lovers of Money
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