The New Life In Christ: “What should we do then?” the crowd asked. Luke 3:10.

John answered, “The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same.”

... “Don’t collect anymore than you are required”

… “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely-be content with your pay.” Luke 3:11-14.

“No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You can not serve both God and money.” Luke 16:13.

But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1Timothy 6:6.

The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. Luke 3:9. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Yes Father, for this was your good pleasure. Luke 10:21.

Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.

Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more treasure than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything-all she had to live on.” Mark 12:41-44.

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices-mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law-justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practice the latter, without neglected the former. Matthew 23:23.

…Which is greater: the gift, or the alter that makes the gift sacred? Matthew 23:19.

Consider how you have fared. Haggai 1:5. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: “Tell us,” they said, “When will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Matthew 24:3.

Jesus answered, ‘Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen but the end is still to come. Matthew 24:4-6.

As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the market places, and have the most important seat in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widow’s houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely. Mark 12:38-40.

The master of the servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matthew 24:50-51. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: …for I give you good precepts: do not forsake my teaching. Proverbs 4:2.

My child, if you accept my words and treasure up my commandments within you,

making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;

if you indeed cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding;

If you seek it like silver, and search for it as for hidden treasures-

then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.

For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:1-6.

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get insight. Proverbs 4:7.

Keep hold of instructions; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life. Proverbs 4:13.

The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. Proverbs 8:13.

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. Proverbs 12:22.

Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it. Proverbs 15:16.

For human ways are under the eyes of the LORD, and he examines all their paths. Proverbs 5:21. Amen.

The New Life n Christ: …but for a whole month until it comes out of your nostrils and becomes loathsome to you-because you have rejected

Where am I to get meat to give to all this people? For they come weeping to me and say, ‘Give us meat to eat!’ I am not able to carry all this people alone, for they are too heavy for me. If this the way you are going to treat me, put me to death at once-if I have favour in your sight-and do not let me see my misery.” Moses said to the LORD. Numbers 11:13-15.

The LORD said to Moses, ‘Is the LORD’s power limited? Now you shall see whether my word will come true for you or not.” Numbers 11:23.

Then a wind went out from the LORD and it brought quails from the sea and let them fall beside the camp…all around the camp…

But while the meat was still between their teeth, before it was consumed, the anger of the LORD was before it was consumed, the anger of the LORD was kindled against the people, and the LORD struck the people with a great plague. Numbers: 31-33.

(This is the end of the people who seek God for the material blessings alone.) Amen.

The New Life In Christ: By this I know that you are pleased with me; because my enemy has not triumphed over me. Psalm 41:11.

You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your record? Psalm 56:8.

I have passed out of mind like one who is dead; I have become like a broken vessel- For I hear the whispering of many terror all around!- as they scheme together of against of many-terror all around!

But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; deliver me from the hands of my enemies and persecutors. Let your face shine upon your servant; save me in your steadfast love. Do not let me be put to shame O LORD, for I call on you; Psalm 31:14-17.

And when they came to see me, they utter empty words, while their hearts gather mischief; when they go out, they fell at abroad. All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me. Even my bosom friend in whom I trusted who ate of my bread, has lifted the heel against me. Psalm 41: 6-9.

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the LORD are sure, making wish the simple; Psalm 19:7.

Who are they that they fear the LORD? He will teach them the way that they should choose. Psalm 25:12.

 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should do go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Psalm 32:8.

Our steps are made firm by the LORD, when he delights our way; Though we stumble, we shall not fail healing; for the LORD, hold us by the hand. Psalm 37:23.

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. Psalm 62:5.

For he spoke, and he came to be; be commanded, and it stood firm. Psalm. 33:9. Amen.