Yes. If men would take the time to read the Bible and explain it to their potential wife, wife, and children much of the heartache and confusion could be avoided or overcome. The biblical illiteracy among so-called Christians is very sad. It shouldn't be like that.
Might I suggest “money” in itself is not a good motivation to work.
It may not be laziness but a lack in motivation(?) When I was single I found it difficult to get motivated to do the ironing. I have never liked ironing my clothes. I'd work long hours at something I liked, but avoid ironing as much as possible.
Exactly. Knowing where you are at; "A", and then clearly identifying where you want to get to; "Z", and then each step to get from A to Z helps break the seemingly impossible down into manageable steps. Once a person has got from "A to the next step, "B", there is the sense of progress and accomplishment.
"Money" isn't even remotely the right WORD for what people think they lust for today. The paper* stuff, based on UTTERLY "dishonest weights and measures" is specifically called "abomination" (half a dozen times in Proverbs alone) and even worse (a curse) in the last third of Deuteronomy chapter 25. Yahushua calls even the love of the REAL stuff (the Hebrew word 'money' is literally also 'qesef' - silver) "the root of all evil."
i think we share the same conceit, its just that making money is part of it. you need money to be a provider for a woman and a father.
i mean that's fine, you're accurate in your more precise assessment, but god's word isn't quite so subtle. those who dont work shouldnt eat and sluggards should only expect for times to pass them by and find themselves wanting. this nuance between "im not lazy because i work hard at trivial things that dont matter" seems largely excusatory. of course i work hard at video games i like, but it's still stupid to excuse working hard at work.
Sure, I had no insights into exactly what you were working hard at. I sought to be a little gracious in my reply. Shalom
Point of correction: It was actually Paul who wrote this to Timothy, but indeed true nonethelss.
The focus for many today is wealth accumulation, but it's accumulation in the wrong place. People are storing up their treasures here on earth. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matt. 6:33). We have so much stuff... and yet want more! Until heaven becomes the priority, earthly treasure will remain the primary focus for men and women.
And don't forget to donate some of that powerhouse to the ministry that supports all of this. There is so much more impact this ministry could have if the financial resources were available.
I so want to respond to this but I am afraid anything I say will not be taken kindly by mods.... So.... Never mind..
To be fair.... They are not pushing free speech. They are focusing speech.... That said, It seems like the first 5 books of the bible compliment this focus so well that it is sad not to freely speak about them.....
Just imagine how many people it would turn away if it allowed some people to abuse their free speech on this platform!
One more thought on building a financial powerhouse. I know a man who is concerned that his son who sold his business for $1 billion, is getting too close to another woman who is not his wife. I tried to reach out to the man myself https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-schwertner/, and I left him a short message, but I never got a response back.
