Whose Kingdom Is It? Understanding True Success and Stewardship Whose Kingdom Is It? Psalm 24:1 state, "The earth is the Lord's and everything in it..." My takeaway from these sessions is that everything on this earth belongs to God. God chose to make Saul, David, and Absalom kings over the Israelites. God owns it all; none of these kings achieved their positions by themselves or created anything they could boast about, not even becoming king over people. This means that, in my own life, I should recognize that it is by God's favor that I have what I possess today. I am reminded that all these things belong to God, and He may request them at any time. When I understand this, my relationships with people, my view of position, status, and property will be redefined. God will look at my heart to see that I am aligned with Him, ensuring that my heart, values, and attitude are consistent with His purpose. It all belongs to Him; it is God's kingdom. This mea...
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Understanding True Success: Lessons on Wealth, Work, and Debt In our pursuit of success, many of us often equate the accumulation of material wealth with achieving our goals. However, countless stories of wealthy individuals who, despite their immense riches, are unhappy, have failed families and marriages, have faced bankruptcy, and even committed suicide, reveal that material wealth is not synonymous with true success. The Power of Money Jesus speaks about money more than any other topic in the Bible, highlighting its significance. Money is a powerful servant but can be a terrible master. Understanding this, I have learned two key principles: the Ownership Principle and the Management Principle. The Ownership Principle Psalm 24:1 states, “ The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it; the world and all who live in it. ” God is the source of all wealth; He is the provider and creator. Our role is to invest on God’s behalf all the wealth He entrusts to us. This means treating all...