STINGINESS

“SPARSAM IST NICHT GEIZIG”, we say in Germany. But what does that mean in english, I hear you already asking.

It means simply that there is a difference between being thrifty and being stingy. But where do you draw the line?

I have learnt that Stinginess and Selfishness is the same and selfish people find it difficult to give things away. I have also learnt that stinginess can appear with  two symptoms that seem to be harmless.

The first symptom is “Thriftiness”.

The second symptom is “Smart planning”.

Is there someone who can shed more light on this subject?

Sermon Outline – NT – NIV

“For I resolved to know

nothing while I

was with you except

Jesus Christ and

him

crucified.”

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“JUDGING OTHERS”

Luke 6:37-38

Intr.:

1.  “‘Do not judge, and you will not be judged.

2.  Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.

3.   Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

4.  Give, and it will be given to you.

a.  A good measure,

b.  pressed down,

c.  shaken together and

d.  running over,

will be poured into your lap.

End:

 For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.'”

HOW DO YOU STOP THEFT?

HOW DO YOU STOP THEFT?

The sign at the door says:

“TO STOP THEFT.

PLEASE LEAVE LARGE HANDBAGS AT  FRONT COUNTER.”

The Bible says:

“YOU SHALL NOT STEAL” –

Exodus 20:15

(Ephesians 4:28; Titus 2:10; First Peter 4:15)

 

HAVE YOU EVER SAID TO THE LORD THAT YOU LOVE HIM?

“When I have learnt to love God better than my earthly dearest, I shall love my earthly dearest better than I do now.” – C. S. Lewis

HAVE YOU EVER SAID TO THE LORD THAT YOU LOVE HIM? DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS?

THE BIBLE HAS THE ANSWER!

1.    “‘IF YOU LOVE ME,

you will obey what I command.'” – John 14:15

Read also John 14:16

2.    “‘IF ANYONE LOVES ME,

he will obey my teaching.'” – John 14:23

Read the whole verse.

3.    “‘IF YOU LOVED ME,

you would be glad that  I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.'” – John 14:28

Here is the answer:

IT MEANS THAT WE OBEY THE COMMANDS OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND HIS TEACHING. AND THAT MEANS THAT WE MUST READ THE BIBLE.