Giving God Control Part 2

To compliment us talking about the heart yesterday, I wanted to point out a few things that scripture speaks on that is on the practical side.

Proverbs 21:20 "In the house of the wise there are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has."

Scripture actually says saving for a rainy day is cool; and rainy days are coming. Let me also clarify; most of us are suffering from a disease in which we need more and more stuff for ourselves. That is not what scripture is saying is okay, in fact let me just clear it up, that is wrong. An example of this is when Joe gets a big screen tv. The issue isn't that he spent money on the big screen tv, the issue is why did he get the big screen tv.

Let me use a friend of mine as an example...they bought a big ole 55 inch HD TV. The reason why he got that is so that he would have a reason to invite people (ie co-workers, college students, and everyone else) to come over and watch a big football game or basketball game and use it as a ministry tool. God has been glorified through his TV and that is cool.

Another friend of mine has a sweet boat; the reason why he has that boat is for ministry. It is the heart behind this stuff that matters, it is not just an excuse to get more stuff. That is the difference. It is not a numbers issue, it is most definitely a heart issue.

More coming tomorrow on giving God control by practical application of Scripture.