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Hello friends. Happy Saturday!
Money is a powerful tool, but it’s a terrible master. In Luke 16, Jesus reminds us that we cannot serve both God and money—we will love one and despise the other. This truth cuts deep because it forces us to evaluate what really drives our decisions. Are we led by faith in God’s provision, or fear of not having enough? Jesus wants us to live with an eternal perspective, not a temporary obsession. When God is our master, everything else—including money—becomes a servant to His purposes.
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📚 Scripture. 💪
(Luke 16:13)“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
Observation: Jesus teaches that loyalty is exclusive—you can only give your ultimate devotion to one master. Money, while necessary, can easily take God’s rightful place in our hearts. The Pharisees, who loved wealth, scoffed at Jesus because His words exposed their misplaced priorities. This warning applies to all of us: whatever captures our devotion will direct our lives. God calls us to use resources wisely, but never to let them rule us. True freedom comes when God is our only master, and everything else falls into its rightful place.
Application: Examine where your devotion lies—are you using money as a tool to serve God, or letting it control you? Choose today to let God, not wealth, be your true master.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for providing everything I need. Guard my heart from making money or possessions my ultimate pursuit. Help me to serve You faithfully with all I have and all I am. Amen.
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📣 Sermon/Testimony. Will You Endure? (Jakie Hill Perry)
In this sermon, Jackie Hill Perry discusses what it means to persevere in the Christian faith over time, particularly when challenges arise. She explores how endurance isn’t just passive waiting; it involves staying faithful, holding onto God's promises, and trusting Him even when it's uncomfortable. She draws on biblical examples and truths to remind the listener that endurance shapes character and deepens one's faith. The message encourages believers not to give up when trials come but to see those seasons as opportunities for spiritual growth.
🤔 Apologetics. Christianity’s Thick Answer to the Problem of Evil (Link)
This article engages with the problem of evil by arguing that simple or thin answers (just “free will” or “evil is mysterious”) are insufficient. It explores how moral evil and natural evil both raise serious questions, especially when suffering appears gratuitous. The piece emphasizes a “thick” apologetic: one that includes multiple biblical, philosophical, and pastoral threads woven together. It asserts that God’s character, the redemption work of Christ, and the promise of future restoration all factor into a robust faith response to suffering. In particular, natural disasters or animal suffering are addressed not simply as problems but as invitations to trust God’s larger purposes. The article encourages believers to lean into mystery while still maintaining confidence in God’s goodness and sovereignty.
🤓 CS Lewis. C. S. Lewis on Christian Apologetics (Link)
Lewis emphasizes that Christianity is not merely subjective opinion but is grounded in traditions—the faith preached by the Apostles, attested by the martyrs, embodied in the creeds, and expounded by the Fathers.
✍️ Going Deeper. Bible Study Tools (Link)
What it offers: This is a large free site with lots of features: many Bible translations, study Bibles, commentaries, concordances & lexicons, as well as devotional plans and reading guides. You can compare translations, look up original language tools, see historical and cultural background notes, and find topical studies. Very useful for anyone wanting to go beyond just reading to understanding.
✍️ Quote of the Week That Makes You Think
“"The Bible is the most historically reliable and accurately transmitted document from the ancient world. No other work from antiquity can even come close in terms of the number of manuscripts, the closeness of the copies to the originals, and the accuracy with which it has been preserved." — Norman L. Geisler
🤪 Dad Joke of the week
Why did the banker switch careers?
Because he lost interest. 💵😅
Jesus’ words in Luke 16 challenge us to check our hearts. The call is clear: serve God first, and everything else will follow. Money may promise control, but only God offers true life. Keep your eyes on Him—He is the only Master worth serving.
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