KFLCC Kingdom Economics

F INANCIAL S ECURITY IN THE L AST D AYS

ministries we know that are feeding the poor and helping those in need. (We must know those who are laboring among us so that our money is not wasted.) I knew from Scripture that the Lord would repay us for sowing into the lives of the poor. After I made out the first checks to assist several ministries, a Christian brother came on the scene, and he was able to make contacts for our necessary television equipment. He saved us over four hundred thousand dollars on the equipment. I related this savings to the favor of God for assisting the poor. Many times when we are in financial need in the ministry, I will tell our book keeper to get more seed in the ground of those groups we personally know that are helping the needy. It is not just about releasing a seed to receive a harvest. There are ministries that depend upon our monthly support, and some have said they would need to shut their doors without those offerings. When Christ told the rich young ruler to sell what he had and give the money to the poor and follow Him, the young businessman went away sad because he had great wealth (Matt. 19:16-22). Christ told him that he would have treasure in heaven (v-21). This young man said he had followed the law and commandments of God, but Christ said that to be perfect, he should give his wealth away (v-21). It appears this young man was trusting in his riches (1 Tim. 6:17). If he understood the Scriptures, he would have known that God would provide for him if he supported the poor, as he would be “lending unto the Lord” (Prov. 19:17). In my town is an elderly Christian man who is quite wealthy. As a young teenager he did not have much, but he sold newspapers and gave the money for world missions and support of those in need. He continued to be a giver to the poor and to world evangelism. He eventually went into business, and it became one of the most successful businesses in our city. It seemed that he had great favor with everyone he met, and people liked his moral and business integrity. Today he is worth millions of dollars. The seed he planted for the poor when he was younger became his harvest when he was older. One of the ways God can impart unexpected blessings is when you release a portion of what you have to bless those who have nothing. 3. G OD P ROVIDES T HROUGH Y OUR G IFTS AND I NVENTIONS Here is an interesting verse from the 1611 King James Bible:

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