How can we remember the Lord in our daily pursuit of wealth? The Verse in Focus “Remember that it is the Lord your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to establish the covenant He swore to your fathers, as it is today.” — Deuteronomy 8:18 Why Remembering Matters • Wealth can tempt us to self-reliance; God insists we credit Him (Deuteronomy 8:11-17). • Forgetfulness leads to pride, and pride leads to ruin (Proverbs 16:18). • Honoring the Lord keeps us aligned with His purpose for money: confirming His covenant, blessing others, advancing the gospel. Practical Ways to Remember the Lord While Earning 1. Begin every financial plan with worship • “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits…” (Proverbs 3:9-10). 2. Work as an act of service to Christ • “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” (Colossians 3:23). 3. Budget prayerfully • Invite God into spreadsheets and decisions; ask, “How can this serve Your kingdom?” 4. Give systematically • Regular generosity trains the heart (2 Corinthians 9:6-8). 5. Celebrate God’s provision • Keep a journal of answered prayers and financial breakthroughs (Psalm 103:2). 6. Speak gratitude aloud • Thank Him before closing a deal, cashing a check, or making a purchase (1 Thessalonians 5:18). 7. Keep Scripture visible • Post Deuteronomy 8:18 on your desk; let it intercept moments of pride. 8. Re-calibrate goals quarterly • Ask: “Is this target advancing comfort or covenant?” (Matthew 6:33). 9. Invest in eternity • Support missions, churches, the needy—“store up treasure in heaven” (Matthew 6:20). 10. Rest in faith, not finances • Sabbath and tithing declare God, not money, is security (Exodus 20:8-11; Malachi 3:10). Guardrails Against Forgetting • Confession: quickly admit when success inflates ego (1 John 1:9). • Accountability: invite trusted believers to ask hard questions about spending and motives (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Contentment: practice saying “enough” (1 Timothy 6:6-10). • Perspective: remember the rich fool’s fate when barns get bigger (Luke 12:15-21). Promises and Encouragement • God “richly provides us with everything to enjoy” when we hope in Him, not riches (1 Timothy 6:17). • Generous givers “take hold of that which is truly life” (1 Timothy 6:19). • “Every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17); acknowledging the Source secures true prosperity. |
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