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Your Financial Rights
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Before we can claim “Our Basic Rights” as provided in Scriptures we must first accept their teachings. The basic faith of the Bible is that God is God and the Creator. Secondly, we determine what is His purpose and plan for mankind.
To accomplish the first step one must repent of their sins and be willing to make a 180 degree turn - away from their own way - surrendering to His way. We particularly need to purge all our attitudes and start adapting to the attitudes taught by Jesus (a good place to start is Matthew 5, the sermon on the mount).
Why is that so important? We must recognize that our way of life eventually leads to a dead end. Without the Son of God in our hearts and lives it’s over. Jesus asked, “What profit is there for a man if he gained the whole world and lost his soul?” He also said “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man comes unto the Father, but by me.” Unless we are willing to embrace this as truth we have no hope except what we can do in our own strength and abilities.
As we receive His forgiveness (by repenting and being covered by His blood sacrificed at Calvary) we are accepted by the Father.
Second: Then we can search the Scriptures, to learn His teachings and His will. Then His promises become available to us. We can learn what the will of God is for us. In that process, the Word gives us understanding and wisdom in the direction we should go.
On this page we will help get you started on such a search of God's Word regarding Finances and His Children. First, what does the Word teach us about God's will on this subject?
We learn:
God wants us to prosper – The very first command God ever gave to man (Adam and Eve) was to go forth and multiply; have dominion over all things and creatures. Jesus said that God was glorified – honored – if we grow and produce much fruit. 3 John 2 tells us it is His will for us to prosper and be in health even as our soul prospers.
That may not come immediately – it is a process and it is imperative for a follower to study the Word, especially the four gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In those books we see God's love and attitudes toward all people, even non-believers. For example, we read that God so loved the world that He gave His only Son (Jesus) that whosover believed on Him should not perish; but have everlasting life. Jesus said that He had come to do the will of His Father. So He became a book that if studied would show us God’s attitudes toward meeting the needs of people even those who were not committed to Him.
As we learn these truths we began to feel our faith growing with the knowledge that, if anyone would die for us - how would that person NOT want us to be well and prosperous?
He wants us to "Owe no man nothing except love." Romans 13:8 We should be able to meet our needs without having to borrow. The Biblical definition of prospering is to have whatever is needed to meet the need as it may arise. 2 Cor 9:8
God does want us to do our part and not complicate the problem with bad habits.
A great habit to develop from His Word says, Whatsoever your hand finds to do do with all your might. Also, Proverbs 6 says, Go to the ant and be wise.
Once we acknowledge our errors and ask Him for forgiveness, as we would our earthly father, we can expect His assistance in helping us to prosper.
Study the Following Scriptures:
Psalm 112:1,3 Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight - is ardently devoted - to His commandments. 3. Wealth and riches are in his house and his righteousness endures forever.
Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD makes one rich and He adds no sorrow with it.
1 Corinthians 1:5 So that in Him you have wealth in all things, in word and in knowledge of every sort;
Isaiah 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land;
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bestow every grace on you in overflowing measure, so that at all times and in all circumstances you may be adequately provided and may overflow with every kind of good work.
Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek. The same Lord is Lord of all, and his wealth is enough for all who call upon Him.
Isaiah 61:7 (NCV) Instead of being ashamed, my people will receive twice as much wealth. Instead of being disgraced, they will be happy because of what they receive. They will receive a double share of the land, so their happiness will continue forever.
Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!
Deuteronomy 6:24 The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.
Psalms 25:12-14 Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. The Lord confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them.
Psalms 33:18-19 But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
Psalms 34:7-11 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. Fear the Lord, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Psalms 61:5 For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
Psalms 85:9 Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
Psalms 103:13 As a father has compassion on His children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him;
Psalms 111:5 He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.
Psalms 112:1-2 Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in His commands. His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Psalms 115:11 Those who fear Him, trust in the Lord-- God is their help and shield.
Psalms 128:1-4 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in His ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
Psalms 145:19-20 He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.
Proverbs 3:7-8 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
Proverbs 14:26 He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
Proverbs 22:4 Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.
Jeremiah 32:39-40 I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me for their own good and the good of their children after them. I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them,
Daniel 6:26-27 "I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of
Daniel. "For He is the living God and He endures forever; His kingdom will not be destroyed, His dominion will never end. He rescues and He saves; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions."
Zephaniah 3:7 I said to the city, 'Surely you will fear me and accept correction!' Then her dwelling would not be cut off, nor all my punishments come upon her.
Psalms 37:25 I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
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