BIBLE STUDY - Principles of Increase: Understanding Resources and Sources



What is increase from a kingdom, biblical perspective?
Why is it essential to understand the difference between resources and Sources?
What hinders increase?


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Philippians 4:11-13, 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

Resource: A supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.

Source: A point of origin or procurement; any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained


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"Principles of Increase" - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #140 for October 16, 2024


“Principles of Increase”

  


Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use,  it will be measured back to you

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The Perils of Low Information

 

Some thoughts for our times: "THE PERILS OF LOW INFORMATION"

At 67 years old, I have arrived at a place to be intellectually, financially, and politically independent. I am free to serve God's kingdom and our community. In other words, I am free to share what is on my heart and mind. Not everyone is in that position.
One of my ethics is to “speak the truth in love.” (Ephesians 4:15) Arriving at truth requires research and source documentation. This requires TIME and EFFORT.

One of the worst developments in our time is that people have become content only to listen to narratives and be content with “low information.” A narrative is an interpretation of a story. A narrative can be an accurate or inaccurate summary. Unfortunately, when people refuse to take the time and effort to examine source documentation, they are only subject to what they are told. This is the peril of low information. Many, like Donald Trump, use lies to persuade those who are content with (false) narratives and low information.

There is no question that the Lord Jesus Christ is faithful and true. God's word is faithful and true. However, people and their institutions are not always faithful to God. Carrying the title "Christian" is no guarantee of faithfulness to God.

We remember that there were people who called themselves “Christians” who owned other people made in God's image and likeness. American slavery was perpetuated by Christians (without Christ). Even to this day, slavery is justified in versions of history taught by some Christians. Bad theology has been the root of some harmful beliefs and practices.

So the only reliable measure of one's true character is what Jesus said, “A tree is known by its fruit.” – Things actually said, done, and embraced.

As a thinker, researcher, and writer, I don't only pontificate, but seek to publish. Things that are written should not be uncritically embraced. It is good to be challenged, because no one is above correction.

Here are two pieces I have written that share points of view for your consideration:

"Democracy In Peril: Dishonest Scales & White Privilege"
https://www.bryanhudson.com/2024/09/democracy-in-peril.html

"The Effect of Liars & The Triumph of Truth"
https://www.bryanhudson.com/2024/09/he-effect-of-liars.html

~ Bryan Hudson

The Steward's Blessing: Wisdom, Provision, Empowerment




Romans 14:12, So then each of us shall give account of himself to God

1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. 7 For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

Paul used the word “steward” which is oikonomos (οἰκονόμος) in the Greek.

It was a word understood by people in his day. Oikonomos was the “major domo” or the person in charge of the administration of the house or estate.

Being a good steward brings and produces WISDOM, PROVISION & EMPOWERMENT

WISDOM: Knowing what to do
PROVISION: Fully supply from the owner
EMPOWERMENT: Able to empower others

Our Level of Stewardship is Evident
Proverbs 24:30-32, I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; 31 And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. 32 When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction:


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Are You Faithful? - Firm Foundation inspiration Minute #139 for October 9, 2024


“Are You Faithful?”

  


1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.



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