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Gina:
NewGene, how can a person make $10K a month and not be working?  Does someone have a money tree?  hehe  I WANT ONE!!

octoberose:
I might have a clearer understanding why the love of money is the Root of all evil. 1 John 2-the lust of the flesh, the pride of life, the lust of the eyes- that is the root of all evil! That was the root of Eve's sin and it is at the root of the love of money.
 I can't even tell you how much of my life I've spent wanting more- now I have some of that and all I want is to know Him and have my children walk in Truth. I still have those frivilous moments,
but they are more tempered now (mostly, not always).
 

newgene87:
Gina; yea, I do know people personally who get residual income making that much a month or more. So its possible. And I notice something about Luke 12:15-21. What a one sided parable that is. Like, what if there was a rich man who stored up to give out? This parable is biased teachinging in implying that if "you're rich, you lay up treasure for yourself Nd not rich towards God". So is that stating, if youre rich for yourself you're NOT rich towards God?  Idk, this parable is so one sided. Seems like the rich man gets the negative end on things and the poor gets the praise; but its so hard to live in this life being poor. Maybe cuz km now "officially" grown, my own place, paying my own bills: I see what y'all adults were saying!! Lol. There is a need for money to maintain: whether rent, lights, phone, car,insurance. And then jobs is cutting hours or not enough pay: to be poor (which Jesus seems to praise more than the rich) is to not make it in this society.  And thank you for correcting me. I should know that its the LOVE for money. But don't we need it?? And if we could get rich, shouldn't we take that opportunity? . Scripture seems to condemn me on this matter but I know my heart is right.i just want to help myself and help my family. And anyone. And i know money is essentially the only way. Beggars don't want food or clothes; they want money. Thank you all for the input :-)

Gina:

--- Quote from: octoberose on January 07, 2012, 10:33:46 AM ---I might have a clearer understanding why the love of money is the Root of all evil. 1 John 2-the lust of the flesh, the pride of life, the lust of the eyes- that is the root of all evil! That was the root of Eve's sin and it is at the root of the love of money.
 I can't even tell you how much of my life I've spent wanting more- now I have some of that and all I want is to know Him and have my children walk in Truth. I still have those frivilous moments,
but they are more tempered now (mostly, not always).
 

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Totally agree with that.

I had moments where I wanted an SUV -- but God said no, and I was sad about it, then gas prices went through the roof!  And I was happy about it because I saw that God had directed my steps away from something I didn't really need or would be happy with ultimately.

Same thing with a house.  I wanted a house, but then I couldn't find one that I could afford on my salary, so I got sad.  But then I got this little 800 sq ft apt in a lovely area and it's just right for me.  It's not too much to clean and I don't require a lot of furniture, and God's just been so generous with me.  I mean, between Ray and B-T (Thank you Dennis!!) and my home and the clothes I find at garage sales and consignment shops and my sisters and brothers and friends and my great job with wonderful people and wonderful office manager (she's such a hard working, intelligent, classy lady)--wow !  I have so much!!  AND I LIVE IN AMERICA!!  My cup truly runneth over.  Then, the icing is Ray sends a Christmas greeting and apologizes for the typewritten note!  I'm thinking, but you can't help that and look at all you've done already!!  I mean, this is the spirit of God--the gentle spirit of God coming through Ray.  It makes me want to do everything he tells me to do.  Is this the kindness that leads to repentance?

octoberose:
Lovely post Gina. :D
Newgene, have you read the Rich Man and Lazurus from the front page of BT? It's life changing - well it was for me. It's like starring at those pictures with another picture imbedded in it- your brain can either see the other image or it can't. Well, this is like that but it's the knowledge of your heart that opens. You'll really appreciate it.
The important thing, I think, is that no matter what you pursue, your life is a ministry and if you can be a blessing to others and be light no matter where you are, then that's great. Struggeling with these things are a sign of your good heart and a desire to serve Him-most people would not even bother.
 

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