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Kingdom Finance Principles Series: Wealth Or Poverty? A Choice Mark 14:7 (NLT): You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me. Jesus said that we will always have the poor among us. What He did not say, however, is that you, in particular, should be the poor one among us. You may choose to be the poor one in the midst of the rich, but it is not God's will for you to be so. His perfect will for you is revealed in 2 Corinthians 8:9 (ESV): "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” There are Christians who, due to wrong teaching or negative experiences, have chosen to fall on the wrong side of this equation. Some even attempt to disqualify God's will for believers to succeed and prosper, allowing their mindsets to place them among the poor instead of the prosperous. Does this alter God's desire for your prosperity? Absolutely not. He has outlined principles in the scriptures for building wealth. Whether you become the helper of the needy and poor or the one in need of help depends on your adherence to these principles. Ultimately, it is a matter of choice. I urge you, as a child of God, to choose wealth, for it is your inheritance in Him. Hallelujah! FURTHER STUDY: Deuteronomy 8:18; Romans 8:32 GOLDEN NUGGET: Jesus said that we will always have the poor among us. What He did not say, however, is that you, in particular, should be the poor one among us. I urge you, as a child of God, to choose wealth, because it is your inheritance in God. PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank You for this Word. Thank You for the multitudes of blessings that are my portion in You. You have shown me that there is no glory in poverty. I choose to live as an heir to the promises, divinely blessed with great access to the wealth that only You can give. In Jesus' name, Amen.

‭Proverbs 11:24 NIV‬ [24] One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. ‭Proverbs 11:23-28 NKJV‬ [23] The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath. [24] There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. [25] The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. [26] The people will curse him who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it. [27] He who earnestly seeks good finds favor, But trouble will come to him who seeks evil. [28] He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like foliage. ‭Philippians 4:11-13 NKJV‬ [11] Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: [12] I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. [13] I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 🛐🛐🫂🛐🛐

ROCK CHURCH DEVOTION Thursday, 17th October 2024 Ap. Samuel Obwoyojok Proverbs 14:20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.[KJV] POVERTY IS A DISEASE - HATE IT II There is no any rich man that faces rejections, no matter how they are. Some of them are even very rude, but you see many people around them. Poverty made the church to discover a spirit called the spirit of rejection. In fact there is no such a spirit called the spirit of rejection at all. Whenever any person says that is facing any rejection, just try to ask how his pocket is. You will discover that the person doesn't have any spirit of rejection, but the person is just poor. Our theme scripture reveals it all. In fact Good News Version brings it more clearly "No one likes the poor, not even their neighbors, but the rich have many friends." The bible says no one like the poor. Even those who tries to stay with them just forces themselves for Christ's sake. But, the rich doesn't lack people around them. Poverty stinks child of God. Some time a poor man spends the whole night awake, not that he is meditating on the word or praying, but he can't just sleep because poverty stinks. Therefore, if any man is facing rejections, tell him to make wealth. He won't look for people but people will look for him. Poverty is a disease - hate it child of God. Do everything possible by God to be healed of it. FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 19:4, 2 Corinthians 8:9. GOLDEN NUGGET: Poverty made the church to discover a spirit called the spirit of rejection. In fact there is no such a spirit called the spirit of rejection at all. Whenever any person says that is facing any rejection, just try to ask how his pocket is. You will discover that the person doesn't have any spirit of rejection, but the person is just poor. PRAYER: Loving Father in the name of Jesus, thank you for this truth. Thank you for your word that says Jesus became poor for my sake that through his poverty I might be rich. I refuse to be poor in Jesus name, Amen.

Wealth makes many friends, but the poor is separated from his neighbor.” — Proverbs 19:4 Proverbs has much to say about practical living, including the advantages of wealth and the disadvantages of poverty. Saint Francis indeed might have taken poverty for his bride, but the wisdom of the book of Proverbs does not recommend it. For example, it says, “The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty” (Proverbs 10:15). Like Francis, there have been those of a more mystical bent who have glorified poverty, and yet this is not what wisdom would have us see. As far as this book of the Bible is concerned, the destruction of the poor is their poverty. Indeed, poverty can be a devastating thing, and there are those in our cities today who know full well the truthfulness of this ancient wisdom. Proverbs tells us that the rich man gains many advantages through his power of giving gifts. It brings him before great men. It procures for him universal friendship, such as that friendship may be, and it enables him to pacify the anger of an adversary—for a gift given to an angry man pacifies anger, we are told. Not only does his wealth make for him many friends, but it also secures positions of influence and authority over those who are not wealthy. It enables him to rise to positions of prominence, to hold places in parliaments or obtain governorships or other such offices as this. Above all, the Bible says to trust in God and not in uncertain riches. Lord, You give us what we have. Help us to be content and at the same time improve our income when we are able. Your kingdom goes forth through funding, including that from the affluent. Help us to use what we have for Your honor and glory…

I recently published this little article on how God uses our poverty to enrich others. When God is loving us, He always also has someone else in mind! https://lnkd.in/gpuwQ3y7

Poverty, Riches, & Wealth by Kris Vallotton 5/5 Stars. Highly Recommend. In the book, Vallotton examines poverty, riches, and wealth through a biblical lens, challenging traditional Christian views on money. He suggests that God's intention is for His people to experience abundance rather than scarcity. Key takeaways: - Jesus was very aware that the way people handled money was often a reflection of what was going on in their hearts. - If you need money, don't ask for money; ask why you need money. - The fruit of perseverance is great character and promised actualized. In fact, perseverance is to our soul what exercise is to our body.

Proverbs 19:13-22 Money is not everything: The book of Proverbs has a remarkably balanced understanding of wealth and poverty. Neither is seen as wholly good or wholly bad. They are understood as part of the wider fabric of life, and you are encouraged to use what you have wisely. ‘Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord’ (v.14). There is nothing wrong with houses or wealth; but there are more important things in life. Finding the right marriage partner is far more important than having lots of money. For those tempted to work too hard in pursuit of money or any other goal, it is important to remember the sovereignty of God: ‘Many are the plans in a human heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails’ (v.21). Taking ‘Sabbath rest’ and holidays is a sign that you trust in God’s sovereignty. Wealth is not the most important thing in life; nor is poverty the worst thing that can happen to you: ‘What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar’ (v.22). We need love far more than we need riches. Integrity of character is far more important than money. On the other hand, this passage does not exalt poverty as a virtue. Sometimes poverty can be self-inflicted: ‘Laziness brings on deep sleep, and the shiftless go hungry’ (v.15). Whatever the reason may be for a person’s poverty, be kind to the poor: ‘Those who are kind to the poor lend to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done’ (v.17). This is an extraordinary and wonderful promise. God is no person’s debtor. Every time you do something kind for a poor person, you are lending to the Lord and he will repay with interest. Often, we see amazing blessings in the lives of those who spend their time ministering with the poor, the homeless and the prisoners. Prayer: Lord, I entrust you with my finances and my future. Help me to live a life of generosity to all – especially the poor.

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23 (NASB) “In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” Observation: The meeting seemed to last forever. There was a problem, and it needed to be fixed. As we sat at the meeting and talked and talked, nothing was getting accomplished. Sure we all shared this idea and that; discussed different ways of going about it, but when the meeting ended, the problem still existed. Today's verse states that in all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. The meeting could have been about anything that faces us in life. A problem existed, but there was no final solution only to agree to meet again and talk some more. The original problem was still there with no solution taking place. Sometimes in life, we need to make a decision and begin to act on it. Whether it's trying to save financially, dealing with a wayward child, neighborhood poverty, or even ways to share the Gospel, if we continue to merely talk about it, the problem will still exist. Not until we begin to act, to labor, to move in a forward direction, we will find ourselves being speakers and not actors. So let's be men of action, men who are not afraid to put our shoulder to the mill stone and labor for Christ. There is an eternal profit. Application: 1) Think about what you just read. 2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight. 3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it. 4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

LIVING WATER EPISODE 141|| 20TH AUGUST, 2024 By Solomon Uwumbolibe Mensah RICH IN SPIRIT, STRONG IN FAITH Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:9 (NIV) “I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.” Brothers and sisters in Christ, today’s message comes from the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, spoken to the church in Smyrna, as recorded in the book of Revelation. These words are as powerful today as they were then, reminding us that true wealth is not measured by worldly possessions or social status but by our faithfulness, perseverance, and the richness of our spirit in Christ. 1. Understanding Our Afflictions and Poverty Jesus begins by acknowledging the afflictions and poverty of the believers in Smyrna. This was a church that faced severe persecution, suffering not only from physical and economic hardship but also from social rejection. Yet, in the eyes of Christ, they were rich. Afflictions and Suffering: Afflictions in our lives come in many forms—physical illness, emotional pain, financial difficulties, and societal oppression. The church in Smyrna was no stranger to these trials. They were marginalized, living in poverty, and facing intense persecution because of their faith. Poverty of the World vs. Richness in Spirit: The world measures wealth in material terms—money, possessions, status. But Jesus sees beyond the surface. He reminds us that even in our poverty, we can be rich in the things that truly matter: faith, love, and righteousness. These are the treasures that neither moth nor rust can destroy, and no thief can steal. God’s Recognition: It is comforting to know that Jesus sees our struggles. He knows our afflictions, our poverty, and every hardship we endure. And in His eyes, these trials are not signs of failure or abandonment but opportunities to demonstrate our faith and reliance on Him. https://lnkd.in/eTD-hciM

2 Corinthians‬ ‭8‬:‭13‬-‭15‬ ‭“Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality, as it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”” 1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. ‭‭ Here are some other Bible verses about gifts: Romans 12:6-8: Discusses how to use gifts based on the grace given to us. James 1:17: States that every good thing in our lives comes from God. Matthew 6:1-4: States that God will reward those who give in secret. 2 Corinthians 9:7: States that God loves a cheerful giver. Deuteronomy 16:17: States that each person should bring a gift in proportion to how the Lord has blessed them. Luke 11:13: States that if people know how to give good gifts to their children, then God will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3: States that if someone has gifts but no love, they are nothing