Key Scripture 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Devotional Sister, as we begin November, remember that overcoming begins with dependence on God. We can be honest about temptation because His faithfulness gives us …
Key Scripture 1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV) Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Devotional Sisters, as we close October, let us remember that Managing Kingdom Resources continues in the choices we make tomorrow. The lessons of this month can become habits that shape how we love, work, give, and serve. Paul reminds us that stewards are required to be faithful. Our response to what God has entrusted to us matters, even when the responsibility feels …
Key Scripture Matthew 6:20–21 (KJV) But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Devotional It is easy to spend our energy building a life that looks successful while giving little thought to what will last. Possessions, recognition, and comfort can quietly become the goals directing our decisions. Jesus teaches His followers to store …
Key Scripture Proverbs 28:13 (KJV) He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Devotional Looking closely at our stewardship may reveal choices we regret. We might see waste, dishonesty, neglected responsibilities, or promises we made without considering their impact on others. Proverbs reminds us that concealing sin keeps us from the mercy found in confession and turning away from it. God invites us to face what is wrong rather than spending …
Key Scripture Matthew 5:37 (KJV) But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Devotional A promise can feel small when we make it and much heavier when it is time to follow through. We meant to call, return the item, finish the task, or arrive on time, but another responsibility came along. Jesus teaches His followers to speak truthfully, allowing their yes and no to be dependable. Honest speech helps …
Key Scripture Colossians 3:23 (KJV) And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Devotional There are days when the work before us feels ordinary and repetitive. We answer familiar questions, clean what will become messy again, and finish tasks that seem unlikely to receive much attention. Paul encourages believers to work wholeheartedly as unto the Lord. This perspective gives meaning to the attitude we bring into our responsibilities, even when the task itself …
Key Scripture Philippians 2:4 (KJV) Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Devotional When we think about resources, we often picture money, time, or skills. Yet our relationships also carry responsibilities. God has given us opportunities to love, encourage, and care for real people. Paul urges believers to consider the interests of others. In a passage calling the church toward humility, he points them to the attitude of Christ, whose …
Key Scripture James 1:22 (KJV) But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Devotional Today is the final day of our October 19–25 Bible App plan, Managing Time and Money Wisely by Life.church. Take a moment to thank God for what He has shown you and consider how those lessons can shape your daily life. James reminds believers to do what God’s Word teaches. Hearing truth is meaningful, but we can miss its …
Key Scripture Proverbs 11:1 (KJV) A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. Devotional Sometimes integrity is tested in a moment no one else will notice. An incorrect charge, an exaggerated expense, an unearned credit, or a small misuse of someone else’s property can present an easy choice that carries a hidden cost. Proverbs describes God’s concern for honest weights and measures. In everyday trade, a dishonest scale allowed someone to gain at …
Key Scripture Psalm 24:1 (KJV) The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Devotional Our language can reveal how we think about what we have. We speak about my money, my time, my gifts, and my plans, often without pausing to remember the One who holds our lives. Psalm 24 declares that the earth and everything in it belong to the Lord. His ownership gives us a foundation for stewardship: we are …
