The False Security of Success

The False Security of Success

Financial success can be a blessing but are we right with God? Rob West points out from the book of Hosea that Israel treated prosperity as proof of innocence and that God must be pleased when in reality they were far from God. The question is are we walking faithfully with God. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guarding the Heart in Success

Competence is a gift but pride can turn it into danger. From the example of the king of Tyre, Rob West shares his problem wasn’t skill, profit, or business success. The problem was allowing those gifts to produce arrogance and self-reliance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You Can’t Buy Grace

There are some things money was never meant to buy. From the story of Simeon the magician in Act 8 Rob West observes that grace cannot be bought. We do not give to earn God’s love, because in Christ, we already have it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Neighbors, Not Opportunities

Am I using my advantage to serve others, or to profit from their desperation? That's a question Rob West urges us to ask in finding the balance between profit, planning, and using wisdom in the marketplace or taking advantage of people in their need. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Financial Shortcuts Weaken Trust

Money can solve problems quickly, but it can weaken our trust in God. Rob West shares from the Old Testament account of King Asa that we are not to trust the things of the world to free us, but God alone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.