Arkansas State press., 1947-09-05
~ WILLIAM CULBERTSON, d. D.
q TAs Moody Bibls Institute. Chicago,


q n Moody Bibls Institute. Chicago,
A 8 BELIEVERS In Christ we are
"A responsible not only for the
way we earn our living. but for the
way we spend what we earn.
OF course we must earn our living
honestly. but II we spend foolishly
hat which we have earned, we
shall have dissipated much Of the
effect Of our example In earning.
Possessions are . trust from
0sd, and We shall have to render
IN accoun1 Of our stewardship.
Just because we have given a
certain percentage Of our income to
Christian causes is no reason to
think we shall meet with divine
appreciation with regard to our
stewardship. II we give a 1.-THE.
well and good, but what about the
other nine-tenths? Is God pleased
with our stewardship there?
I. The Vanity Of Wealth tEccles.
$40, III.
IN ANY study Of wealth. 1t seems
= necessary to begin with an I'M
derstanding OF its limitations. We
live in q world in which men fire.
Quently lay great importance on
possessions. and indeed, there are
many things which wealth can pur-
chase. On the other hand. there are
some things that money cannot
buy. And further. we should recog-
nize that our possessions are not
eternal, that they may suddenly
fade away.
The passage here reminds us Of
the fact that wealth for wealth's
sake h bound 70 be . disappoint-
ment. The man who loves silver
shall mot be satisfied with silver,
any more than the man who loves
pleasure shall be satisfied with
pleasure. Augustine was right
when he said that man could be
satisfied with no less than God
himself.
Notice how accurately the picture
n drawn. II we have increased
wealth. we have increased response
bility ". III. That fact ID as I'm
alterable as the most rigid law we
know. The only advantage is. as the
Preacher expresses 1t, the behold
ing a goods with the eye-not a
very great advantage after all.
q. The Proper Accumulation Of
wealth prov. 1879.
IT q Inst as true a. when Solo
= mon Wrste Il, that "Better Is q
lit4le, with righteousness, than
great revenues with Injustice"
This statement needs no argu-
ment, needs no proof. II we would
have the honor of men. self-respect,
and the blessing Of God, there is no
alternative.
IN. The Improper Accumulation
~ Wealth DANES 5:1-6).
THE apostle James speaks Of a
= condition that will obtain in the
last days ". 81. There are many
evidences that the condition he de.
scribes has had altogether too
many fulfillments in recent history.
James excoriates the rich who
have defrauded their employees in
order that they might fare sump-
tuously and live riotously. These un-
scrupulous rich have taken advan.
tage because they we're not resisted
". %. Such wealth 10 corrupted.
Notice once again that the re-
sult q their sin will rise to break
them. II Il . serious thing to
erl0e with sin. 10 eat the bread Of
lnlquity. God has no patience with
lAjustace In social relationships.
osenef o. later Judgment will
csms.
~. TAs Proper Use Of Wealth
prov. ll:24-27.
Il IBERALITY should character.
- Ire the child Of God. II Is true
nat the Bible condemns the atti.
tuds Of imprudence. yet 1t also con.
dennis the attitude of the miser. To
withhold more than 10 meet also
tends 70 want.
How blsssedly true u 10 that there
y . recompense to giving. Here we
read that the one who waters shall
Aimseh b. watered. Our Lord az.
Armed the same truth in Luke 1888.
Ts have II within our power 70
49,. aAd fail 70 Do -, 10 10 bring
uDsa ourselves censure and con-
6e0nsHea. Therefore, 10 should
seek y perform the iced ". ~.
This passage concludes with the
Statement that one who searches
aessf evil shall And that evil will
OoOe - him. The man who sets his
Aeast - % wrong win NOT have 10
gOalt Ing 70 md the occasion 70 do
- which 3 In his heart.
11ssu ere the injunctioas In he
ooev Tsstamene regarding the
OgoDer uss Il wealth. For example,
- Chrlstian hsp . duty toward his
~ family u Tim. $50. He 10 en-.
-1g1nel y Be sympathetic and gen.
,1Doas = biz giving y help others
~ Cee. Ge-iO. Certainly he 10 TO
.1lgpea.e hie gosds with he Glory Of
- N view tcf. Col. SIN.
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