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LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE 

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LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE: “THE BLESSING OF GOD” IS IN TOTALITY [WHOLESOMENESS] – AND IT’S LIFE GIVING IN BLESSEDNESS! 

“THE BLESSING of the LORD MAKES a person RICH, He ADDS NO SORROW to it” Proverbs 10:22. 

“BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED us with all SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS in heavenly places in Christ” Ephesians 1:3. 

THE BLESSING of God is the ENABLING and ENDOWED grace bestowed upon BELIEVERS in Christ, and it is firstly SPIRITUAL before it takes a PHYSICAL hold and effect as a result of its operation, administration and manifestation. 

It therefore means that THE BLESSING of God is not MATERIAL STUFF — such as cars, property, money, precious stones of silver, gold, diamonds and the like — as some people may think or suggest. 

Physical things rot, decay and expire. But God’s BLESSEDNESS does not rot, decay or expire — and it is not limited by, nor subjected to, any human, demonic or natural factor. 

It is a TREASURED enabler from heaven for earthly affairs in humanity. 

“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 MOTH nor RUST destroys and where THIEVES do not break in and steal. 21 For where your TREASURE is, there your HEART will be also” Matthew 6:19-21. 

Hence, having material gains such as CARS, PROPERTY, MONEY and MORE are the results of THE BLESSING of God, but they are not THE BLESSING of God itself. 

However, there are many people who have obtained all these material things through illicit, wicked, oppressive and devilish means as well. Could that be considered THE BLESSING of God? 
The answer is NO. NEVER. NOT AT ALL. 

Those are not THE BLESSING of God, because you cannot measure God’s BLESSEDNESS by physical possessions. 
For a man’s life in BLESSEDNESS does not consist of, nor is it measured by, the abundance of physical things he thinks he possesses. 

“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of COVETOUSNESS: for a MAN’S LIFE CONSISTETH NOT in the ABUNDANCE of the things which he POSSESSETH” Luke 12:15. 

There is the need to know full well that — ‘TO BE BLESSED OF GOD’ simply means to be EMPOWERED to — SUCCEED, ACHIEVE, BECOME, INNOVATE, CREATE, INITIATE, EXPLORE, GET and the like. 

For it is THE BLESSING of God that makes one enriched in the Kingdom, and it is also that which sustains that enrichment of BLESSEDNESS. 

And it must be noted that in the Kingdom, enrichment is not just about having material acquisitions such as money, property, cars and more that men call “rich”. 

You need to know full well that RICHES — otherwise depicted as the material gains of this world such as money and other precious materials of worth — HAVE WINGS. 
They COME to one, and they can also GO out of one’s reach. 
Hence you see many who were once called rich by human perception are now totally bankrupt and needy. 

“Will you SET YOU EYES on that which is not? For RICHES certainly makes themselves WINGS; they fly away like an eagle towards heaven” Proverbs 23:5. 

You need to know that in life and by grace, it is only THE BLESSING of God that enriches and possesses the assured enabling that makes one to ABIDE and ABOUND forever in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus. 

It therefore means you can be EMPOWERED to succeed again and again, no matter what levels of challenge are about you — even as Isaac, the son of Abraham, experienced with God in famine after having been in plenty at another time. — Genesis 26:1-5, 12-25 

So if you must crave and pursue anything in life and godliness, then crave and pursue God’s given BLESSEDNESS — that is, THE BLESSING of God — and build your life on God’s given BLESSEDNESS, which will eventually enrich you wholly. 

Do not build your life merely on the pursuit of wealth or material acquisitions, as many do, or think, or suggest, and then depict it as God’s blessing. 

Be it known that “THE BLESSING OF GOD” under the OLD TESTAMENT was based on condition — with an “IF”. 

Thus indicating you had to fulfil God’s set order of works to earn His BLESSEDNESS — which none could, and it was found difficult to attain in the human depraved state of being at that time. 

“And it shall come to pass, IF thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: 2 and all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, IF thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God . . . 9 The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, IF thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways . . . 13 And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; IF that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them . . .” Deuteronomy 28:1-3, 9, 13-14. 

Unlike the OLD TESTAMENT, THE BLESSING OF GOD under the NEW TESTAMENT is based on “FAITH” in the “REDEMPTION WORK OF GRACE” in Christ Jesus — which is a done deed, for all eternity. 

It does not have an “IF” element, neither is it based on condition. 
For it is a BLESSEDNESS based on God’s imputation of RIGHTEOUSNESS, and not of man’s work to attain or to merit from God. 

“BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED us with all SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS in heavenly places in Christ” Ephesians 1:3. 

THEREFORE KNOW FULL WELL THAT: 

  • THE BLESSING OF GOD is in totality — wholesome, fulfilling, peaceful, all-embracing — and is not limited to physical things only, but extends to the total being of man: spirit, soul and body. — 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Luke 2:52
  • THE BLESSING OF GOD empowers, gives enabling, rights, privileges, and creates enrichment and fulfilment. — Deuteronomy 8:18
  • And you are BLESSED with THE BLESSING OF GOD as a possession already. — Ephesians 1:3; 2 Peter 1:2-4 
    And it can be made tangible today by FAITH — acting on THE WORD accordingly as you BELIEVE. 

Henceforth, I say to you: Live on God’s gracious BLESSEDNESS and all other things will come together in due time. 

I pray that THE BLESSINGS of God be your vehicle of enrichment in Christ Jesus’ precious name. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“THE BLESSING of the LORD MAKES a person RICH, He ADDS NO SORROW to it” Proverbs 10:22. 

“Who shall ASCEND into the hill of the Lord? or who shall STAND in his holy place? 4 He that hath CLEAN hands, and a PURE heart; who hath NOT LIFTED UP his soul unto vanity, nor SWORN deceitfully. 5 He shall receive THE BLESSING from the Lord, and RIGHTEOUSNESS from the God of his salvation” Psalms 24:3-5. 

“But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee POWER (Enabling, Right) to GET (CREATE, INNOVATE, INITIATE) WEALTH, that he may ESTABLISH his COVENANT which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day” Deuteronomy 8:18. 

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from YOUR MOUTH, but YOU shall MEDITATE in it DAY and NIGHT, that YOU may OBSERVE to do according to all that is WRITTEN in it. For then YOU will MAKE your way PROSPEROUS, and then YOU will have GOOD SUCCESS” Joshua 1:8. 

“Beloved, I pray that you may PROSPER in all things and be in HEALTH, just as your SOUL PROSPERS” 3 John 1:2. 

 Further Scriptural Reading Text: Genesis 26:1-5, 12-25.

SUMMARY: 
The message is a doctrinal teaching and exhortation on LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE — clarifying that THE BLESSING OF GOD is not material wealth, but the empowering, covenant grace of God that makes a believer wholesome, fruitful and sustained in spirit, soul and body. It contrasts OLD TESTAMENT conditional blessing with NEW TESTAMENT covenant BLESSEDNESS by FAITH, and calls believers to pursue God’s BLESSEDNESS first, not just physical gains. 

KEY POINTS 

  1. THE DEFINITION OF THE BLESSING
  • THE BLESSING OF GOD means to be EMPOWERED to SUCCEED, ACHIEVE, BECOME, INNOVATE, CREATE, INITIATE, EXPLORE, GET. 
  • It is totality — wholesome, fulfilling, peaceful, all-embracing — covering spirit, soul and body — 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Luke 2:52. 
  • It is LIFE-GIVING and SORROW-FREE — Proverbs 10:22.
  1. WHAT THE BLESSING IS NOT
  • It is not limited to material stuff: cars, property, money, gold, diamonds. 
  • Physical riches HAVE WINGS — they come and go — Proverbs 23:5. 
  • People can get wealth through illicit, wicked, oppressive means. That is NOT THE BLESSING of God. 
  • “A MAN’S LIFE CONSISTETH NOT in the ABUNDANCE of the things which he POSSESSETH” — Luke 12:15
  1. THE SOURCE AND SUSTAINER OF ENRICHMENT
  • Only THE BLESSING of God enriches and gives the assured enabling to ABIDE and ABOUND forever — Deuteronomy 8:18. 
  • Example: Isaac was blessed in famine after plenty — Genesis 26:1-5, 12-25. 
  • Material gains are the result of THE BLESSING, not THE BLESSING itself.
  1. OLD TESTAMENT vs NEW TESTAMENT BLESSING
  • OLD TESTAMENT: Based on CONDITION — “IF you obey” — Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 9, 13-14. It was difficult to attain in man’s depraved state. 
  • NEW TESTAMENT: Based on FAITH in the REDEMPTION WORK OF GRACE in Christ Jesus — a done deed, for all eternity. 
  • It is BLESSEDNESS by God’s imputation of RIGHTEOUSNESS, not by man’s works — Ephesians 1:3; Galatians 3:13-14. 
  • You are already BLESSED with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places — Ephesians 1:3; 2 Peter 1:2-4
  1. HOW TO WALK IN THE BLESSING
  • It is made tangible today by FAITH — acting on THE WORD accordingly as you BELIEVE. 
  • Build your life on God’s given BLESSEDNESS, not on the pursuit of wealth. 

CALL TO ACTION 

  1. SHIFT YOUR PURSUIT: Stop chasing material acquisitions. Crave and pursue God’s given BLESSEDNESS first. 
  2. BELIEVE AND ACT: You are already blessed. Make it tangible today by FAITH — speak THE WORD and act on it. 
  3. LIVE ON BLESSEDNESS: Build your life on God’s gracious BLESSEDNESS. When you do, “all other things will come together in due time.” 
  4. GUARD YOUR HEART: Don’t measure your life by possessions. Value what does not rot, decay or expire. 
  5. DECLARE: I am BLESSED with THE BLESSING OF GOD. It empowers me, sustains me, and makes me rich without sorrow in Christ Jesus’ name. Amen.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

 

GREED AND COVETOUSNESS – “THE LOVE OF MONEY” 

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GREED AND COVETOUSNESS – “THE LOVE OF MONEY”: THE THREE MAJOR CAUSES AND THEIR SIDE EFFECTS! 

“For THE LOVE of MONEY is the ROOT of ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10/Emphasis Mine. 

Money — Finance — is a de facto medium of exchange. On its own, it is not EVIL, nor an EVIL, nor the ROOT of EVIL, nor the ROOT of all EVIL as some have claimed; but it is ‘THE LOVE OF MONEY’ — and to put it simply — “THE LOVE OF MONEY” in itself, is the ROOT OF ALL EVIL. 

And as highly priced as money is to many, let us not forget that money itself can lose its value and pricing. We have seen many times where nations have had to devalue their currency in order to be considered relevant in the marketplaces. We have seen economic meltdowns and the devaluation of items purchased with money. 

And the first place of money’s failure in value was in the first civilised nation of the world, Egypt. And the effect was devastating and consequential to nations, as written: 

“So when the MONEY FAILED in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “GIVE US BREAD, FOR WHY SHOULD WE DIE IN YOUR PRESENCE? FOR THE MONEY HAS FAILED, 16 Then Joseph said, “Give your livestock, and I will give you bread for your livestock, if the money is gone.” 17 So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for the horses, the flocks, the cattle of the herds, and for the donkeys. Thus he fed them with bread in exchange for all their livestock that year. 18 When that year had ended, they came to him the next year and said to him, “We will not hide from my lord that our money is gone; my lord also has our herds of livestock. There is nothing left in the sight of my lord but our bodies and our lands. 19 Why should we die before your eyes, both we and our land? BUY US AND OUR LAND FOR BREAD, and we and our land will be servants of Pharaoh; give us seed, that we may live and not die, that the land may not be desolate” Genesis 47:19-/NKJV 

However, money is GOOD. It’s a great means of defence that answers and still answers man’s QUEST in doing life, especially when diligently, wisely and prudently obtained and expended without prejudice, sentiments and dissimulation. 

“Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not wise or because of wisdom that you ask this. 11 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yes, more excellent it is for those [the living] who see the sun. 12 FOR WISDOM IS A DEFENSE EVEN AS MONEY IS A DEFENSE, but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the life of him who has it” Ecclesiastes 7:10-12/Amplified Classic Edition. 

However, ‘THE LOVE OF MONEY’ has some CAUSES and side EFFECTS, especially when obtained by GREED and COVETOUSNESS. Herein are THREE WARNING SIGNS in order not to be in a position of being captivated and enslaved by — THE LOVE OF MONEY — that is obtained by GREED and COVETOUSNESS and the like: 

  1. It causes WORRY: 
    A lack of Sleep — sleepless moments when the balance sheet is not meeting expectations or is overwhelmingly breaking your set point. 
    “The SLEEP of a LABOURING man is SWEET, whether he eat little or much: BUT THE ABUNDANCE OF THE RICH WILL NOT SUFFER HIM TO SLEEP” Ecclesiastes 5:12. 
    “The SLEEP of a WORKING man is SWEET, whether he eats little or much; BUT THE FULL STOMACH — GREED — OF THE RICH [WHO HUNGERS FOR EVEN MORE] WILL NOT LET HIM SLEEP” Ecclesiastes 5:12 / Amplified.
  2. It causes DISSATISFACTION: 
    It allows greediness and covetousness to breed in all forms, thereby creating discomfort and an unhealthy sphere.
    “He that LOVETH SILVER shall not be SATISFIED with SILVER; nor he that LOVETH ABUNDANCE with INCREASE: this is also VANITY” Ecclesiastes 5:10.
    “He who LOVES MONEY will not be SATISFIED with MONEY, nor he who LOVES ABUNDANCE with its GAIN. This too is VANITY — EMPTINESS” Ecclesiastes 5:10 / Amplified.
  3. It causes TEMPTATION:
    It allows and leads to the breaking of SET RULES and REGULATIONS, even STATUTORY law, in order to get and acquire more at any cost — which many have become accustomed to.
    “A FAITHFUL man shall ABOUND with blessings: BUT HE THAT MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT. 21 To have respect of persons is not good: FOR A PIECE OF BREAD THAT MAN WILL TRANSGRESS. 22 He that HASTETH TO BE RICH hath AN EVIL EYE, and considereth not that POVERTY shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:20-22.
    “The TRUSTWORTHY person will get a RICH reward, but A PERSON WHO WANTS QUICK RICHES WILL GET INTO TROUBLE. 21 Showing partiality is never good, YET SOME WILL DO WRONG FOR A MERE PIECE OF BREAD. 22 GREEDY PEOPLE TRY TO GET RICH QUICK but don’t realise they’re headed for poverty” Proverbs 28:20-22 / NLT. 

Money is good in itself when it is made to serve, or be a servant, and not as lord to any and every vita doing life. 

Make it your servant or errand tool only and not your life controller, then you will experience PEACE of mind indescribable. With peace of mind one is able to be CONTENTED, live GODLY, and to keep temptation, worry — anxiety — and dissatisfaction at bay. 

I pray you will not be entangled in bondage as a money lover for mere self and selfish gratifications at the expense of others, the rule of law, and the decency and order in and for the community.  

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For THE LOVE of MONEY is the ROOT of ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10/Emphasis Mine. 

“A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: BUT MONEY ANSWERETH ALL THINGS” Ecclesiastes 10:19. 

“If any man teach OTHERWISE, and consent not to WHOLESOME WORDS, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to GODLINESS; 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, SUPPOSING that GAIN IS GODLINESS: from such WITHDRAW thyself. 6 But GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT is GREAT GAIN. 7 For we brought NOTHING into this world, and it is certain we can CARRY NOTHING OUT” 1 Timothy 6:3-7. 

“But if anyone DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR HIS OWN, and especially for those of his HOUSEHOLD, he has DENIED THE FAITH and is WORSE THAN AN UNBELIEVER” 1 Timothy 5:8/NKJV 

“WISDOM is good with an inheritance: and by it there is PROFIT to them that see the sun. 12 FOR WISDOM IS A DEFENCE, AND MONEY IS A DEFENCE: but the EXCELLENCY of KNOWLEDGE is, that WISDOM giveth LIFE to them that have it” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12. 

“And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: STAY AWAY FROM ALL BELIEVERS WHO LIVE IDLE LIVES AND DON’T FOLLOW THE TRADITION THEY RECEIVED FROM US. 7 For you know that you ought to IMITATE us. We were NOT IDLE when we were with you. 8 WE NEVER ACCEPTED FOOD FROM ANYONE WITHOUT PAYING FOR IT. We WORKED hard day and night so we would NOT BE A BURDEN to any of you. 9 We certainly had the right to ask you to feed us, but we wanted to give you an EXAMPLE to follow. 10 Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “THOSE UNWILLING TO WORK WILL NOT GET TO EAT.” 11 Yet we hear that some of you are LIVING IDLE LIVES, REFUSING TO WORK AND MEDDLING IN OTHER PEOPLE’S BUSINESS. 12 We COMMAND such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to SETTLE DOWN AND WORK TO EARN THEIR OWN LIVING” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12/NLT 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

 

 

THE “LOVE” OF MONEY 

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THE “LOVE” OF MONEY: THREE MAJOR CAUSES AND THEIR SIDE-EFFECTS! 

“For THE LOVE OF MONEY is the ROOT OF ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10/Emphasis Mine. 

MONEY – Finance – is a DE FACTO medium of exchange. And “MONEY” on its merit is not EVIL, nor an EVIL, nor the ROOT of EVIL, nor the ROOT of all EVIL as some claim. But it is THE “LOVE OF MONEY”, that is the ROOT of ALL EVIL, as the scriptures indicate. Money is GOOD. It is a great means of defence in life, when wisely and prudently expended. 

“WISDOM along with an INHERITANCE is good. And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 12 For WISDOM is a protection even as MONEY is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of KNOWLEDGE is that WISDOM shields and preserves the lives of its possessors” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12/Amplified. 

Money is good when it is made to serve- when it is a servant – and not made to be as lord over every vital and legal means of living and doing life. And as my Father of blessed memories would say: “money is a good servant that runs errands without charge. And it must not be misappropriated nor ordered to do any erroneous errands, otherwise it will expose you.” And as the saying goes – follow the money – that is, trace and track the movement of money. If you want to catch the culprit or thief in his dealing or deed. So, you must make money a servant or an errand tool only, and not your life controller. For only then will you experience the PEACE of mind that is indescribable and incomprehensible. And with peace of mind, one is able to do life wisely, to be in CONTENTMENT and to LIVE GODLY, and to keep THE “LOVE OF MONEY” temptation at bay. You must know and understand, as God’s own, that GAIN is not GODLINESS, nor equal to GODLINESS. But rather, GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT is great GAIN, as the Scripture enjoins. 

“. . . 6 But GODLINESS actually is a SOURCE of GREAT GAIN when accompanied by CONTENTMENT [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the SUFFICIENCY of God]” 1 Timothy 6:3-6/Amplified. 

And in as much as Money is good for the causes already explained, there is a problem when one falls into the phase and sphere of – “THE LOVE OF MONEY”. For “THE LOVE OF MONEY” has CAUSES and SIDES EFFECTS. And herein are THREE WARNING SIGNS to observe, in order not to be in a position of being captivated and enslaved by “THE LOVE OF MONEY” syndromes: 

“THE LOVE OF MONEY” CAUSES WORRY: This brings a lack of Sleep – sleepless nights – if and when the balance sheet is not meeting expectations or when profits are overwhelmingly below set point. 

“The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eats little or much; but the abundance of the rich [who hungers for even more] WILL NOT LET HIM SLEEP” Ecclesiastes 5:12/Amplified. 

“THE LOVE OF MONEY” CAUSES DISSATISFACTIONS: It allows and breeds greediness and covetousness. 

“He who LOVES MONEY WILL NOT BE SATISFIED with MONEY, nor he who LOVES abundance with increase. This also is vanity [emptiness]” Ecclesiastes 5:10. 

“THE LOVE OF MONEY” CAUSES TEMPTATION: It allows and leads to the BREAKING OF RULES, even THE LAW, in order to get and acquire more at any cost, irrespective of the underlying consequences. 

“He that TILLETH HIS LAND shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after VAIN persons shall have poverty enough. 20 A FAITHFUL man shall abound with blessings: but he that MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT. 21 To have respect of persons is not good: FOR A PIECE OF BREAD THAT MAN WILL TRANSGRESS. 22 He that HASTETH TO BE RICH HATH AN EVIL EYE, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:19-22. 

I pray you will not be entangled in bondage as a MONEY LOVER, for mere selfish gratifications at the EXPENSE of others, of the decency and order of the RULE of law, and of the worth of living right to yourself, to your family, to your community and to the nation you serve. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For THE LOVE of MONEY is the ROOT of ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10 (Emphasis Mine). 

“A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: BUT MONEY ANSWERETH ALL THINGS” Ecclesiastes 10:19. 

“Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12 For WISDOM is a DEFENCE, and MONEY is a DEFENCE: but the excellency of knowledge is, that WISDOM giveth life to them that have it” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12. 

“. . . 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, AND TO THE DOCTRINE WHICH IS ACCORDING TO GODLINESS; 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that GAIN IS GODLINESS: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN” 1 Timothy 6:1-6. 

“But if any PROVIDE NOT for his own, and specially for those of his OWN house, he hath DENIED THE FAITH, and is WORSE than an INFIDEL (UNBELIEVER)” 1 Timothy 5:8. 

“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye WITHDRAW yourselves from every brother that WALKETH DISORDERLY, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we BEHAVED NOT OURSELVES DISORDERLY among you; 8 neither did we eat any man’s BREAD FOR NOUGHT; but wrought with LABOUR and travail night and day, that we might not be CHARGEABLE to any of you: 9 not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, THAT IF ANY WOULD NOT WORK, NEITHER SHOULD HE EAT. 11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you DISORDERLY, working not at all, but are BUSYBODIES. 12 Now them that are such we COMMAND and EXHORT by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they WORK, and EAT their OWN bread” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12. 

SUMMARY: 

This is a biblical charge and warning on money, contentment, and godliness. The message separates MONEY from THE LOVE OF MONEY, and calls believers to keep money as a servant, not a master. 

  1. THE FOUNDATION: MONEY IS GOOD, THE LOVE OF MONEY IS EVIL
    MONEY IS A TOOL: Money — Finance — is a DE FACTO medium of exchange. On its merit, money is NOT EVIL. It is GOOD and “a great means of defence in life, when wisely and prudently expended” — [Ecclesiastes 7:11-12]. 
    “BUT MONEY ANSWERETH ALL THINGS” — [Ecclesiastes 10:19]. 
    It provides for family and fulfils responsibility — “if any provide not for his own… he hath denied the faith” — [1 Timothy 5:8]. 
    THE PROBLEM IS THE LOVE OF MONEY: “FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL” — [1 Timothy 6:10]. 
    While some COVETED after it, they ERRED FROM THE FAITH and PIERCED THEMSELVES THROUGH WITH MANY SORROWS. 
  1. THE RIGHT POSTURE: GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT

Money must be made to SERVE, not to RULE. 
As stated: “money is a good servant that runs errands without charge”. Misuse it and it will expose you. 
GAIN ≠ GODLINESS. The Scripture corrects this error: “GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN” — [1 Timothy 6:6]. 
This contentment comes from inner confidence based on the SUFFICIENCY OF GOD. 
When money is servant and not controller, you experience INDESCRIBABLE PEACE OF MIND to live wisely, godly, and free from the temptation of the love of money. 

  1. WORK, INTEGRITY AND ORDER

The message rejects laziness and disorder: 
“IF ANY WOULD NOT WORK, NEITHER SHOULD HE EAT” — [2 Thessalonians 3:10-12]. 
Believers are to work with labour, not be busybodies or chargeable to others. This preserves decency and the rule of law. 

  1. THE THREE WARNING SIGNS OF “THE LOVE OF MONEY”

Here are the CAUSES AND SIDE-EFFECTS to watch for: 

WARNING SIGN 1: IT CAUSES WORRY 
The love of money brings sleepless nights when balance sheets fail, or profits drop below set points. 
“The sleep of a labouring man is sweet… but the abundance of the rich [who hungers for even more] WILL NOT LET HIM SLEEP” — [Ecclesiastes 5:12]. 

WARNING SIGN 2: IT CAUSES DISSATISFACTION 
It breeds greediness and covetousness. There is never enough. 
“He who LOVES MONEY WILL NOT BE SATISFIED WITH MONEY… THIS ALSO IS VANITY [EMPTINESS]” — [Ecclesiastes 5:10]. 

WARNING SIGN 3: IT CAUSES TEMPTATION 
It leads to breaking rules and even the law to acquire more at any cost, regardless of consequences. 
“HE THAT MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT… FOR A PIECE OF BREAD THAT MAN WILL TRANSGRESS” — [Proverbs 28:19-22]. 

  1. THE FINAL PRAYER AND CHARGE

“I PRAY YOU WILL NOT BE ENTANGLED IN BONDAGE AS A MONEY LOVER, FOR MERE SELFISH GRATIFICATIONS AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHERS, OF THE DECENCY AND ORDER OF THE RULE OF LAW, AND OF THE WORTH OF LIVING RIGHT TO YOURSELF, TO YOUR FAMILY, TO YOUR COMMUNITY AND TO THE NATION YOU SERVE.” 

THE BOTTOM LINE IN ONE LINE: 

Let GODLINESS rule you. Let MONEY serve you. Reject the love of money, embrace contentment, work with integrity, and you will walk in peace, provision, and great gain. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

 

GREED AND COVETOUSNESS – “THE LOVE OF MONEY”

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GREED AND COVETOUSNESS – “THE LOVE OF MONEY”: THE THREE MAJOR CAUSES AND THEIR SIDE EFFECTS!

“For THE LOVE of MONEY is the ROOT of ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10/Emphasis Mine.

Money (Finance) is a de facto medium of exchange. On its own, it’s not EVIL or an EVIL or the ROOT of EVIL or ROOT of all EVIL as some acclaimed; but it is ‘THE LOVE OF MONEY’ and to simply say – “THE LOVE OF THE MONEY” on itself, is the ROOT of ALL EVIL.

Money is GOOD. It’s a great means of defence that answers and it’s answering man’s QUEST in doing life, especially when diligently, wisely and prudently obtained and expended without prejudice, sentiments and dissimulation.

However, ‘THE LOVE OF MONEY’ has some CAUSES and side EFFECTS especially when obtained by GREED and COVETEOUSNESS.

Herein are THREE WARNING SIGNS in order not to be in a position of being captivated and enslaved by – THE LOVE OF MONEY – that’s obtained by GREED and COVETOUSNESS and such like:

  1. It causes WORRY: Lack of Sleep – sleepless moments when the balance sheet is not meeting expectations or overwhelmingly breaking your set point.

“The SLEEP of a LABOURING man is SWEET, whether he eat little or much: BUT THE ABUNDANCE OF THE RICH WILL NOT SUFFER HIM TO SLEEP” Ecclesiastes 5:12.

“The SLEEP of a WORKING man is SWEET, whether he eats little or much; BUT THE FULL STOMACH (GREED) OF THE RICH [WHO HUNGERS FOR EVEN MORE] WILL NOT LET HIM SLEEP” Ecclesiastes 5:12/Amplified.

  1. It causes DISSATISFACTIONS: It allows greediness and covetousness to breed in all forms, thereby create discomfort and unhealthy sphere.

“He that LOVETH SILVER shall not be SATISFIED with SILVER; nor he that LOVETH ABUNDANCE with INCREASE: this is also vanity” Ecclesiastes 5:10.

“He who LOVES MONEY will not be SATISFIED with MONEY, nor he who LOVES ABUNDANCE with its GAIN. This too is VANITY (EMPTINESS)” Ecclesiastes 5:10/Amplified

  1. It causes TEMPTATION: It allows and leads to the breaking of SET RULES and REGULATIONS, even the STATUTORY law, in order to get and acquire more at any cost – which many have become accustomed.

“A FAITHFUL man shall ABOUND with blessings: BUT HE THAT MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT.  21 To have respect of persons is not good: FOR  A PIECE OF BREAD THAT MAN WILL TRANSGRESS. 22 He that HASTETH TO BE RICH hath AN EVIL EYE, and considereth not that POVERTY shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:20-22.

“The TRUSTWORTHY person will get a RICH reward, but A PERSON WHO WANTS QUICK RICHES WILL GET INTO TROUBLE. 21 Showing partiality is never good, YET SOME WILL DO WRONG FOR A MERE PIECE OF BREAD. 22 GREEDY PEOPLE TRY TO GET RICH QUICK but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty” Proverbs 28:20 NLT.

Money is good in itself when it’s made to serve or be a servant and not as lord to any and every vital and legal means of living and doing life. Make it your servant or errand tool only and not your life controller, then you will experience the PEACE of mind indescribable. With peace of mind one is able to be CONTENTED, live GODLY, and to keep temptation, worry – anxiety and dissatisfaction at bay.

I pray you will not be entangled in bondage as a money lover for a mere self and selfish gratifications at the expense of others, the rule of law, and the decency and order in and for the community.

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“For THE LOVE of MONEY is the ROOT of ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10/Emphasis Mine.

“A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: BUT MONEY ANSWERETH ALL THINGS”/Ecclesiastes 10:19.

“If any man teach OTHERWISE, and consent not to WHOLESOME WORDS, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to GODLINESS; 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, SUPPOSING that GAIN IS GODLINESS: from such WITHDRAW thyself. 6 But GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT is GREAT GAIN. 7 For we brought NOTHING into this world, and it is certain we can CARRY NOTHING OUT” 1 Timothy 6:3-7.

“But if anyone DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR HIS OWN, and especially for those of his HOUSEHOLD, he has DENIED THE FAITH and is WORSE THAN AN UNBELIEVER” 1 Timothy 5:8/NKJV

“WISDOM is good with an inheritance: and by it there is PROFIT to them that see the sun. 12 FOR WISDOM IS A DEFENCE, AND MONEY IS A DEFENCE: but the EXCELLENCY of KNOWLEDGE is, that WISDOM giveth LIFE to them that have it” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12.

“And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: STAY AWAY FROM ALL BELIEVERS WHO LIVE IDLE LIVES AND DON’T FOLLOW THE TRADITION THEY RECEIVED FROM US. 7 For you know that you ought to IMITATE us. We were NOT IDLE when we were with you. 8 WE NEVER ACCEPTED FOOD FROM ANYONE WITHOUT PAYING FOR IT. We WORKED hard day and night so we would NOT BE A BURDEN to any of you. 9 We certainly had the right to ask you to feed us, but we wanted to give you an EXAMPLE to follow. 10 Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “THOSE UNWILLING TO WORK WILL NOT GET TO EAT.” 11 Yet we hear that some of you are LIVING IDLE LIVES, REFUSING TO WORK AND MEDDLING IN OTHER PEOPLE’S BUSINESS. 12 We COMMAND such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to SETTLE DOWN AND WORK TO EARN THEIR OWN LIVING” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12/NLT.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE “LOVE” OF MONEY

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THE “LOVE” OF MONEY: THREE MAJOR CAUSES AND THEIR SIDES EFFECT’S!

“For THE LOVE OF MONEY is the ROOT OF ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10/Emphasis Mine.

MONEY (Finance) is a DE FACTO medium of exchange. And “MONEY” on its merit, is not EVIL or an EVIL or the ROOT of EVIL or ROOT of all EVIL as some acclaim; but it is THE “LOVE OF MONEY”, that is what the ROOT of ALL EVIL thus indicate. Money is GOOD. It’s a great means of defence in life, when wisely and prudently expended.

“WISDOM along with an INHERITANCE is good. And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 12 For WISDOM is a protection even as MONEY is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of KNOWLEDGE is that WISDOM shields and preserves the lives of its possessors” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12/Amplified.

Money is good when it’s made to serve or be a servant and not made to be as lord to every vital and legal means of living and doing life. You have to make money a servant or an errand tool only, and not your life controller, for only then will you experience the PEACE of mind that’s indescribable and incomprehensible. With peace of mind, one is able to be CONTENT and LIVE GODLY, and to keep THE “LOVE OF MONEY” temptation at bay.

You must know and understand as God’s own that GAIN is not GODLINESS or equal to GODLINESS, but rather, that GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT, is a great GAIN as the Scripture enjoined.

“. . . 6 But GODLINESS actually is a SOURCE of GREAT GAIN when accompanied by CONTENTMENT [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the SUFFICIENCY of God]” 1 Timothy 6:3-6/Amplified.

And in as much as Money is good for the causes already explained, there’s a problem when one falls into the phase and sphere of – “THE LOVE OF MONEY”. For “THE LOVE OF MONEY” has some CAUSES and SIDES EFFECTS. And herein are THREE WARNING SIGNS to observe, in order not to be in a position of being captivated and enslaved by – “THE LOVE OF MONEY” syndromes:

  1. “THE LOVE OF MONEY” CAUSES WORRY: A lack of Sleep – sleeplessness moments, if and when the balance sheet is not meeting expectations or overwhelmingly breaking your set point.

“The sleep of a working man is sweet, whether he eats little or much; but the full stomach (greed) of the rich [who hungers for even more] WILL NOT LET HIM SLEEP” Ecclesiastes 5:12/Amplified.

  1. “THE LOVE OF MONEY” CAUSES DISSATISFACTIONS: It allows and breeds greediness and covetousness.

“He who LOVES MONEY WILL NOT BE SATISFIED with MONEY, nor he who LOVES abundance with its GAIN. This too is vanity [emptiness]” Ecclesiastes 5:10.

  1. “THE LOVE OF MONEY” CAUSES TEMPTATION: It allows and leads to the BREAKING OF RULES, even THE LAW in order to get and acquire more at any cost irrespective of the underlying consequences.

“He that TILLETH HIS LAND shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after VAIN persons shall have poverty enough. 20 A FAITHFUL man shall abound with blessings: but he that MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT. 21 To have respect of persons is not good: FOR FOR A PIECE OF BREAD THAT MAN WILL TRANSGRESS. 22 He that HASTETH TO BE RICH HATH AN EVIL EYE, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:19-22.

I pray you will not be entangled in bondage as a MONEY LOVER for mere self and selfish gratifications at – the EXPENSE of others, the decency and order of the RULE of law, the worth of living good to yourself, to family and to the community and to the nation you service.

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“For THE LOVE of MONEY is the ROOT of ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10 (Emphasis Mine).

“A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: BUT MONEY ANSWERETH ALL THINGS” Ecclesiastes 10:19.

“Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12 For WISDOM is a DEFENCE, and MONEY is a DEFENCE: but the excellency of knowledge is, that WISDOM giveth life to them that have it” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12.

“. . . 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, AND TO THE DOCTRINE WHICH IS ACCORDING TO GODLINESS; 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that GAIN IS GODLINESS: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN” 1 Timothy 6:1-6.

“But if any PROVIDE NOT for his own, and specially for those of his OWN house, he hath DENIED THE FAITH, and is WORSE than an INFIDEL (UNBELIEVER)” 1 Timothy 5:8.

“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye WITHDRAW yourselves from every brother that WALKETH DISORDERLY, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we BEHAVED NOT OURSELVES DISORDERLY among you; 8 neither did we eat any man’s BREAD FOR NOUGHT; but wrought with LABOUR and travail night and day, that we might not be CHARGEABLE to any of you: 9 not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, THAT IF ANY WOULD NOT WORK, NEITHER SHOULD HE EAT. 11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you DISORDERLY, working not at all, but are BUSYBODIES. 12 Now them that are such we COMMAND and EXHORT by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they WORK, and EAT their OWN bread” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK AGAIN TO REWARD

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JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK AGAIN TO REWARD: MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW – WHILE YOU HAVE YOUR BREATH OF LIFE ON THIS SIDE OF THE HEAVENLY!
 
“Wherefore we LABOUR, that, whether PRESENT or ABSENT, we may be ACCEPTED of him. 10 For we must all APPEAR before the JUDGMENT SEAT of Christ; that every one may RECEIVE the things done in his body [HUMANITY], according to that he hath done, whether it be GOOD or BAD” 2 Corinthians 5:9-10.
 
Today is another day like many other days to remind you that – JESUS IS COMING BACK AGAIN ONE DAY – and beside, our heavenly home time call are unpredictable. And while you have this opportunity of being alive, endeavour to – MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BE A HISTORY MAKER – in someone else’s life, today and always. It’s very important and imperative for your good and goodness, because there shall be a reckoning day where our WORK OF FAITH, LABOUR OF LOVE and PATIENCE OF HOPE [1 Thessalonians 1:3-5], shall be rewarded, whether done opening or secretly. For all Believer’s of God in Christ Jesus shall APPEAR before the JUDGEMENT SEAT of Christ for their respective rewards after the WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT of the separation of the sheep [the Believer’s] from the goats [the unbeliever’s] at the timing of the Lord God.
 
“For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the DEAD and LIVING. 10 But why dost thou JUDGE [EXAMINE] thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all STAND before the JUDGMENT SEAT of Christ. 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God” Romans 14:9-11/Emphasis Mine.
 
IT’S TIME TO ADD COLOUR TO SOMEONE ELSE LIFE – IT’S A GRACIOUS AND GRACEFUL THING TO DO. AM HERE TO SAY – THANK YOU AS YOU START THE ACT TODAY FOR YOUR OWN GOOD AND GOODNESS.
 
Make it good to give COLOUR of graciousness and gracefulness to someone else beyond you. Take out any or all of these resources in your disposals today – TIME, FINANCE and EFFORT (Skill) and such like, and CALL or and GO visit that friend, relation or someone you know that have not being around for a while; more so, especially the one that have been absence for a while towards the CHURCH COMMUNITY GATHERING, and show sure God’s LOVE and CARES without worries and complaints. It’s a moment in life and history to encourage their faith in the Lord, pray with them and be of help to make them seek the Lord and His Church one more time.
 
“Beside THOSE THINGS [PERSONAL CHALLENGES] that are WITHOUT [EXTERNAL], that which cometh upon me DAILY, the CARE of ALL the CHURCHES” 2 Corinthians 11:28/Emphasis Mine.
 
A SMILE to the orphan, bereaved, wounded, broken, abandoned, forgotten, weary and such like is not only gracious and graceful, but CONTAGIOUS and MEMORABLE. Show some humane of love and cares today to someone in NEED – This is Scripturally called “PURE RELIGION” indeed.
 
“. . . Let us now GO BACK and VISIT our brethren in EVERY CITY where we have PREACHED THE WORD of the Lord, and see HOW THEY ARE DOING” Acts 15:36.
 
“. . . PURE and UNDEFILED religion before God and the Father is this: to VISIT orphans and widows in THEIR trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” James 1:22-27.
 
Be Blessed in GRACE and LIFE as you show some LOVE and CARE today in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. Be a DIFFERENCE – Be a HISTORY MAKER to someone else today in Christ Jesus stead. Give colour to your WORLDS in another.
 
MARANATHA! – The Lord Christ Jesus Is Coming, BE READY – 1 Corinthians 16:22.
 
SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK!!
 
SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:
 
“BEAR YE ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS, and so fulfil the law of Christ . . . 9 AND LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore OPPORTUNITY, let us DO GOOD unto all men, ESPECIALLY UNTO THEM WHO ARE OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH” Galatians 6:3, 9-10.
 
“And let us CONSIDER one another to PROVOKE unto love and to good works: 25 not FORSAKING the ASSEMBLING of ourselves together, as the MANNER of some is; but EXHORTING one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” Hebrews 10:24-25.
 
“When the SON OF MAN SHALL COME IN HIS GLORY, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 and before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was an HUNGRED, and ye gave me meat: I was THIRSTY, and ye gave me drink: I was a STRANGER, and ye took me in: 36 NAKED, and ye clothed me: I was SICK, and ye visited me: I was in PRISON, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when SAW we thee an HUNGRED, and fed thee? or THIRSTY, and gave thee drink? 38 When SAW we thee a STRANGER, and took thee in? or NAKED, and clothed thee? 39 Or when SAW we thee SICK, or in PRISON, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have DONE it unto one of the LEAST OF THESE MY BRETHREN, ye have done it unto me” Matthew 25:31-40.
 
REV. CHUKIE MORSI

GREED AND COVETOUSNESS – “THE LOVE OF MONEY”

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GREED AND COVETOUSNESS – “THE LOVE OF MONEY”: THE THREE MAJOR CAUSES AND THEIR SIDE EFFECTS!

“For THE LOVE of MONEY is the ROOT of ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10/Emphasis Mine.

Money (Finance) is a de facto medium of exchange. On it’s own, it’s not EVIL or an EVIL or the ROOT of EVIL or ROOT of all EVIL as some acclaimed; but it is ‘THE LOVE OF MONEY’ and to simply say – “THE LOVE OF THE MONEY” on itself, is the ROOT of ALL EVIL.

Money is GOOD. It’s a great means of defence that answers and it’s answering man’s QUEST in doing life, especially when diligently, wisely and prudently obtained and expended without prejudice, sentiments and dissimulation.

However, ‘THE LOVE OF MONEY’ has some CAUSES and side EFFECTS especially when obtained by GREED and COVETEOUSNESS.

Herein are THREE WARNING SIGNS in order not to be in a position of being captivated and enslaved by – THE LOVE OF MONEY – that’s obtained by GREED and COVETOUSNESS and such like:

  1. It causes WORRY: A lack of Sleep – sleepless moments when the balance sheet is not meeting expectations or overwhelmingly breaking your set point.

“The SLEEP of a LABOURING man is SWEET, whether he eat little or much: BUT THE ABUNDANCE OF THE RICH WILL NOT SUFFER HIM TO SLEEP” Ecclesiastes 5:12.

“The SLEEP of a WORKING man is SWEET, whether he eats little or much; BUT THE FULL STOMACH (GREED) OF THE RICH [WHO HUNGERS FOR EVEN MORE] WILL NOT LET HIM SLEEP” Ecclesiastes 5:12/Amplified.

  1. It causes DISSATISFACTIONS: It allows greediness and covetousness to breed in all forms, thereby create discomfort and unhealthy sphere.

“He that LOVETH SILVER shall not be SATISFIED with SILVER; nor he that LOVETH ABUNDANCE with INCREASE: this is also vanity” Ecclesiastes 5:10.

“He who LOVES MONEY will not be SATISFIED with MONEY, nor he who LOVES ABUNDANCE with its GAIN. This too is VANITY (EMPTINESS)” Ecclesiastes 5:10/Amplified

  1. It causes TEMPTATION: It allows and leads to the breaking of SET RULES and REGULATIONS, even the STATUTORY law, in order to get and acquire more at any cost – which many have become accustomed.

“A FAITHFUL man shall ABOUND with blessings: BUT HE THAT MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT.  21 To have respect of persons is not good: FOR FOR A PIECE OF BREAD THAT MAN WILL TRANSGRESS. 22 He that HASTETH TO BE RICH hath AN EVIL EYE, and considereth not that POVERTY shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:20-22.

“The TRUSTWORTHY person will get a RICH reward, but A PERSON WHO WANTS QUICK RICHES WILL GET INTO TROUBLE. 21 Showing partiality is never good, YET SOME WILL DO WRONG FOR A MERE PIECE OF BREAD. 22 GREEDY PEOPLE TRY TO GET RICH QUICK but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty” Proverbs 28:20 NLT.

Money is good in itself when it’s made to serve or be a servant and not as lord to any and every vital and legal means of living and doing life. Make it your servant or errand tool only and not your life controller, then you will experience the PEACE of mind indescribable. With peace of mind one is able to be CONTENTED, live GODLY, and to keep temptation, worry – anxiety and dissatisfaction at bay.

I pray you will not be entangled in bondage as a money lover for a mere self and selfish gratifications at the expense of others, the rule of law, and the decency and order in and for the community.

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“For THE LOVE of MONEY is the ROOT of ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10/Emphasis Mine.

“A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: BUT MONEY ANSWERETH ALL THINGS” Ecclesiastes 10:19.

“If any man teach OTHERWISE, and consent not to WHOLESOME WORDS, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to GODLINESS; 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, SUPPOSING that GAIN IS GODLINESS: from such WITHDRAW thyself. 6 But GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT is GREAT GAIN. 7 For we brought NOTHING into this world, and it is certain we can CARRY NOTHING OUT” 1 Timothy 6:3-7.

“But if anyone DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR HIS OWN, and especially for those of his HOUSEHOLD, he has DENIED THE FAITH and is WORSE THAN AN UNBELIEVER” 1 Timothy 5:8/NKJV

“WISDOM is good with an inheritance: and by it there is PROFIT to them that see the sun. 12 FOR WISDOM IS A DEFENCE, AND MONEY IS A DEFENCE: but the EXCELLENCY of KNOWLEDGE is, that WISDOM giveth LIFE to them that have it” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12.

“And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: STAY AWAY FROM ALL BELIEVERS WHO LIVE IDLE LIVES AND DON’T FOLLOW THE TRADITION THEY RECEIVED FROM US. 7 For you know that you ought to IMITATE us. We were NOT IDLE when we were with you. 8 WE NEVER ACCEPTED FOOD FROM ANYONE WITHOUT PAYING FOR IT. We WORKED hard day and night so we would NOT BE A BURDEN to any of you. 9 We certainly had the right to ask you to feed us, but we wanted to give you an EXAMPLE to follow. 10 Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “THOSE UNWILLING TO WORK WILL NOT GET TO EAT.” 11 Yet we hear that some of you are LIVING IDLE LIVES, REFUSING TO WORK AND MEDDLING IN OTHER PEOPLE’S BUSINESS. 12 We COMMAND such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to SETTLE DOWN AND WORK TO EARN THEIR OWN LIVING” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12/NLT

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE “LOVE” OF MONEY

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THE “LOVE” OF MONEY: THREE MAJOR CAUSES AND THE SIDED EFFECTS!

“For THE LOVE OF MONEY is the ROOT OF ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10/Emphasis Mine.

MONEY (Finance) is a DE FACTO medium of exchange. And “MONEY” on its merit, it’s not EVIL or an EVIL or the ROOT of EVIL or ROOT of all EVIL as some acclaimed; but it is THE “LOVE OF MONEY”, that is what the ROOT of ALL EVIL thus indicate. Money is GOOD. It’s a great means of defence in life, when wisely and prudently expended.

“WISDOM along with an INHERITANCE is good. And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 12 For WISDOM is a protection even as MONEY is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of KNOWLEDGE is that WISDOM shields and preserves the lives of its possessors” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12/Amplified.

Money is good when it’s made to serve or be a servant and not made to be as lord to every vital and legal means of living and doing life. You have to make money a servant or an errand tool only, and not your life controller, for only then you will experience the PEACE of mind that’s indescribable and incomprehensible. With peace of mind one is able to be CONTENT and LIVE GODLY, and to keep THE “LOVE OF MONEY” temptation at bay.

You must know and understand as God’s own that GAIN is not GODLINESS or equal to GODLINESS, but rather, that GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT, is a great GAIN as the Scripture enjoined.

“. . . 6 But GODLINESS actually is a SOURCE of GREAT GAIN when accompanied by CONTENTMENT [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the SUFFICIENCY of God]” 1 Timothy 6:3-6/Amplified.

And in as much as Money is good for the causes already explained, there’s a problem when one falls into the phase and sphere of – “THE LOVE OF MONEY”. For “THE LOVE OF MONEY” has some CAUSED and SIDED EFFECTS. And herein are THREE WARNING SIGNS to observe, in order not to be in a position of being captivated and enslaved by – “THE LOVE OF MONEY” syndromes:

#1. “THE LOVE OF MONEY” CAUSED WORRY: A lack of Sleep – sleeplessness moments, if and when the balance sheet is not meeting expectations or overwhelmingly breaking your set point.

“The sleep of a working man is sweet, whether he eats little or much; but the full stomach (greed) of the rich [who hungers for even more] WILL NOT LET HIM SLEEP” Ecclesiastes 5:12/Amplified.

#2. “THE LOVE OF MONEY” CAUSED DISSATISFACTIONS: It allows and breed greediness and covetousness.

“He who LOVES MONEY WILL NOT BE SATISFIED with MONEY, nor he who LOVES abundance with its GAIN. This too is vanity [emptiness]” Ecclesiastes 5:10.

#3. “THE LOVE OF MONEY” CAUSED TEMPTATION: It allows and leads to the BREAKING OF RULES, even THE LAW in order to get and acquire more at any cost irrespective of the underlying consequences.

“He that TILLETH HIS LAND shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after VAIN persons shall have poverty enough. 20 A FAITHFUL man shall abound with blessings: but he that MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT. 21 To have respect of persons is not good: FOR FOR A PIECE OF BREAD THAT MAN WILL TRANSGRESS. 22 He that HASTETH TO BE RICH HATH AN EVIL EYE, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:19-22.

I pray you will not be entangled in bondage as a MONEY LOVER for a mere self and selfish gratifications at – the EXPENSE of others, the  decency and order of the RULE of law, the worth of living good to yourself, to family and to the community and to the nation you service.

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“For THE LOVE of MONEY is the ROOT of ALL EVIL: which while some COVETED after, they have ERRED from the FAITH, and PIERCED themselves through with many SORROWS” 1 Timothy 6:10 (Emphasis Mine).

 “A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: BUT MONEY ANSWERETH ALL THINGS” Ecclesiastes 10:19.

“Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12 For WISDOM is a DEFENCE, and MONEY is a DEFENCE: but the excellency of knowledge is, that WISDOM giveth life to them that have it” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12.

“. . . 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, AND TO THE DOCTRINE WHICH IS ACCORDING TO GODLINESS; 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that GAIN IS GODLINESS: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN” 1 Timothy 6:1-6.

“But if any PROVIDE NOT for his own, and specially for those of his OWN house, he hath DENIED THE FAITH, and is WORSE than an INFIDEL (UNBELIEVER)” 1 Timothy 5:8.

“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye WITHDRAW yourselves from every brother that WALKETH DISORDERLY, and not after the tradition which he received of us. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we BEHAVED NOT OURSELVES DISORDERLY among you; 8 neither did we eat any man’s BREAD FOR NOUGHT; but wrought with LABOUR and travail night and day, that we might not be CHARGEABLE to any of you: 9 not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, THAT IF ANY WOULD NOT WORK, NEITHER SHOULD HE EAT. 11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you DISORDERLY, working not at all, but are BUSYBODIES. 12 Now them that are such we COMMAND and EXHORT by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they WORK, and EAT their OWN bread” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12.

REV.CHUKIE MORSI

JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK AGAIN TO REWARD

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JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK AGAIN TO REWARD: MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW – WHILE YOU HAVE YOUR BREATH OF LIFE ON THIS SIDE OF THE HEAVENLY!

“Wherefore we LABOUR, that, whether PRESENT or ABSENT, we may be ACCEPTED of him. 10 For we must all APPEAR before the JUDGMENT SEAT of Christ; that every one may RECEIVE the things done in his body [HUMANITY], according to that he hath done, whether it be GOOD or BAD” 2 Corinthians 5:9-10.

Today is another day like many other days to remind you that – JESUS IS COMING BACK AGAIN ONE DAY – and beside, our heavenly home time call are unpredictable. And while you have this opportunity of being alive, endeavour to – MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BE A HISTORY MAKER – in someone else’s life, today and always. It’s very important and imperative for your good and goodness, because there shall be a reckoning day where our WORK OF FAITH, LABOUR OF LOVE and PATIENCE OF HOPE [1 Thessalonians 1:3-5], shall be rewarded, whether done opening or secretly. For all Believer’s of God in Christ Jesus shall APPEAR before the JUDGEMENT SEAT of Christ for their respective rewards after the WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT of the separation of the sheep [the Believer’s] from the goats [the unbeliever’s] at the timing of the Lord God.

“For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the DEAD and LIVING. 10 But why dost thou JUDGE [EXAMINE] thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all STAND before the JUDGMENT SEAT of Christ. 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God” Romans 14:9-11/Emphasis Mine.

IT’S TIME TO ADD COLOUR TO SOMEONE ELSE LIFE – IT’S A GRACIOUS AND GRACEFUL THING TO DO. AM HERE TO SAY – THANK YOU AS YOU START THE ACT TODAY FOR YOUR OWN GOOD AND GOODNESS.

Make it good to give COLOUR of graciousness and gracefulness to someone else beyond you. Take out any or all of these resources in your disposals today – TIME, FINANCE and EFFORT (Skill) and such like, and CALL or and GO visit that friend, relation or someone you know that have not being around for a while; more so, especially the one that have been absence for a while towards the CHURCH COMMUNITY GATHERING, and show sure God’s LOVE and CARES without worries and complaints. It’s a moment in life and history to encourage their faith in the Lord, pray with them and be of help to make them seek the Lord and His Church one more time.

“Beside THOSE THINGS [PERSONAL CHALLENGES] that are WITHOUT [EXTERNAL] , that which cometh upon me DAILY, the CARE of ALL the CHURCHES” 2 Corinthians 11:28/Emphasis Mine.

A SMILE to the orphan, bereaved, wounded, broken, abandoned, forgotten, weary and such like is not only gracious and graceful, but CONTAGIOUS and MEMORABLE. Show some humane of love and cares today to someone in NEED – This is Scripturally called “PURE RELIGION” indeed.

“. . . Let us now GO BACK and VISIT our brethren in EVERY CITY where we have PREACHED THE WORD of the Lord, and see HOW THEY ARE DOING” Acts 15:36.

“. . . PURE and UNDEFILED religion before God and the Father is this: to VISIT orphans and widows in THEIR trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” James 1:22-27.

Be Blessed in GRACE and LIFE as you show some LOVE and CARE today in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. Be a DIFFERENCE – Be a HISTORY MAKER to someone else today in Christ Jesus stead. Give colour to your WORLDS in another.

MARANATHA! – The Lord Christ Jesus Is Coming, BE READY – 1 Corinthians 16:22.

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK!!

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“BEAR YE ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS, and so fulfil the law of Christ . . . 9 AND LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore OPPORTUNITY, let us DO GOOD unto all men, ESPECIALLY UNTO THEM WHO ARE OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH” Galatians 6:3, 9-10.

“And let us CONSIDER one another to PROVOKE unto love and to good works: 25 not FORSAKING the ASSEMBLING of ourselves together, as the MANNER of some is; but EXHORTING one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” Hebrews 10:24-25.

“When the SON OF MAN SHALL COME IN HIS GLORY, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 and before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was an HUNGRED, and ye gave me meat: I was THIRSTY, and ye gave me drink: I was a STRANGER, and ye took me in: 36 NAKED, and ye clothed me: I was SICK, and ye visited me: I was in PRISON, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when SAW we thee an HUNGRED, and fed thee? or THIRSTY, and gave thee drink? 38 When SAW we thee a STRANGER, and took thee in? or NAKED, and clothed thee? 39 Or when SAW we thee SICK, or in PRISON, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have DONE it unto one of the LEAST OF THESE MY BRETHREN, ye have done it unto me” Matthew 25:31-40.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE BLESSING OF GOD: It’s Not MATERIAL STUFF

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THE BLESSING OF GOD: It’s Not MATERIAL STUFF As – Car, Property, Money and More!

Having material gains as CAR, PROPERTY, MONEY and MORE may be results of God’s BLESSINGS but not THE BLESSING of God. The BLESSING of God is the ENABLING and ENDOWED grace bestowed upon the BELIEVERS’ in Christ, and it’s firstly SPIRITUAL before it takes a PHYSICAL hold effect as a result of its operations and manifestations. For there are lots of people that have obtained all these mentioned material stuff above through illicit, wicked, oppressive and devilish ways. Could that be God – NO. Hence there are not the BLESSING of God.

Also, to ‘Being Blessed of God’ simply Means – to being Empowered To: Succeed, Achieved, Become, Innovate, Create, Get and such likes. For it’s THE BLESSING of God that makes one enriched in the kingdom and thus sustains one enrichment; it’s not just about having  material acquisition as money, property, car and more as known that makes one rich. For money and other material gains has wings, it comes and goes but THE BLESSING OF GOD that enriches us, ABIDES forever. Meaning, you can go being empowered to succeed again and again no matter what levels of challenges are about you. (Genesis 26:1-5, 12-25).

So, if you must crave and pursue, crave and pursue for God’s blessing and build your life on God’s blessing which will eventually enrich you and not just a pursuits on wealth or material acquisitions.

** God’s blessings are wholesome, complete, fulfilling, peaceful, all embracing and not limited to just things physical only but the total being of man – spirit, soul and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23; Luke 2:52).

** God’s blessings empowers and creates enrichment and fulfilment (Deuteronomy 8:18).

** Know also that you are blessed of God already (Ephesians 1:3/2 Peter 1:2-4), and it can be made tangible by faith – acting on the Word accordingly.

Therefore, I say to you, live on God’s Blessedness and all other things will come together timely. I pray that the blessings of God be your vehicle of enrichment in Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED us with all SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS in heavenly places in Christ” Ephesians 1:3.

“The BLESSING of the LORD MAKES a person RICH, He ADDS NO SORROW to it” (Proverbs 10:22).

“Will you set you eyes on that which is not? For RICHES certainly makes themselves WINGS; they fly away like an eagle towards heaven” (Proverbs 23:5).

“But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee POWER (Enabling) to GET (Create, Innovate) wealth, that he may ESTABLISH his COVENANT which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day” Deuteronomy 8:18.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI