matthew-6:19-21

Jesus commands in Luke 12:15, “Beware of covetousness.” What does He mean? “Covetousness” has traditionally been interpreted to mean “a desire for something that belongs to somebody else.” Although that certainly is a dangerous desire, it is not exactly what Jesus is warning us to beware. Rather, th... Read More

When we are given a command by God, we shouldn’t have to ask the reasons why. The simple fact that God has commanded it ought to be enough for us. However, God in his mercy has given us a number of reasons why we should obey the doctrine of nonaccumulation. It keeps our heart on things above For whe... Read More

There probably is no passage used more frequently to justify the accumulation of earthly wealth than the Parable of the Talents. In this parable, found in Matthew 25 and Luke 19, Jesus tells of a master who was going to be taking an extended trip into a foreign country. Before he left, he divided up... Read More

Despite the abundance of support in Scripture for the doctrine of nonaccumulation, there will always be people who use Scriptures and logic in attempts to disprove it. Here are a few of the more common objections some have used. Paul wrote about the rich in 1 Timothy 6:17–19 as though they were part... Read More

Although the message of this book is primarily doctrinal (what the doctrine of nonaccumulation is and whether or not it is true), we do want to spend a little time discussing some of the practical applications of this doctrine. After all, Jesus’ goal in giving us these commands is to change far more... Read More

APPENDIX THE COMMANDS OF CHRIST ON THE USE OF POSSESSIONS Maybe you feel that this book has been dominated by man’s opinion rather than by what the Bible really says. Just in case that is true, I’ve included this Appendix, made up almost entirely of New Testament verses that deal with the subject of... Read More

an. 1 -- Read before my owner retired -- several chapters. Jan. 15 -- Been resting quietly for a week. I suppose my owner has forgotten me. Feb. 2 -- Clean up. I was dusted along with other things and put back in place. Feb. 8 -- Owner used me for a few minutes to look up a reference before he went ... Read More

THE following letters are published at the request of many. Many arguments have been, and, no doubt, will yet be, offered against the sentiments. The most weighty of them I have noticed; but the most common are unworthy of notice, being nothing but retoiled refined stuff of human invention--bold uns... Read More

Matthew 19:26 - But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Mark 9:23 - Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth. Mark 10:27 - And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men [it is] im... Read More

Philippians 4:6-7 - Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Read More...) 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Matthew 6:25-34 - Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for yo... Read More