My greatest fear in life is standing before the Lord and hearing Him say, ‘I had so much more for you, but you held on too tightly.’ Larry Burkett More Quotes by Larry Burkett More Quotes From Larry Burkett How we use our money is the clearest outside indicator of what we really believe. ... If someone is a true disciple of Jesus Christ, the evidence will be found in that person's everyday life - including his or her use of money. Larry Burkett money christian jesus Money is either the best or the worst area of communication in our marriages. Larry Burkett marriage communication money When we surrender every area of our lives- including our finances-to God, then we are free to trust Him to meet our needs. But if we would rather hold tightly to those things that we possess, then we find ourselves in bondage to those very things. Larry Burkett surrender finance needs If you'll do now what other people won't, you'll do later what other people can't. Larry Burkett ifs people You cannot be Larry Burkett bounds The one principle that surrounds everything else is that of stewardship; that we are the managers of everything that God has given us Larry Burkett stewardship given principles The black family unit that had survived 150 years of slavery was decimated in less than 30 years by welfare payments that stopped if the family structure remained intact. Larry Burkett slavery black years Get-rich-quick thinking leads to three basic errors: (1) Getting involved with things you cannot understand; (2) Risking funds you cannot afford to lose, that is, borrowed funds; and (3) Making hasty decisions. Each of these actions violates one or more biblical principles... Together they constitute a sin called greed. Larry Burkett biblical errors thinking ...most entrepreneurial types are free-wheelers who like to do a variety of things and do not enjoy routine tasks. But a smart entrepreneur will eventually learn that while ideas start businesses, organization makes them successful. Larry Burkett smart organization successful Marriage and parenting are the two strongest vows anyone will ever make. When you see these commitments being carelessly discarded, you can be certain that the ethics of that generation have been abandoned. ... What our society needs is a good dose of biblical ethic from God's people - the kind of ethic that requires us to keep our word no matter what the costs. Situational ethics have so shaped our society that even God's people have lost the concept of absolutes when it comes to keeping our word. Larry Burkett biblical two commitment Perhaps nothing in our society is more needed for those in positions of authority than accountability. Too often those with authority are able (and willing) to surround themselves with people who support their decisions without question. Larry Burkett support decision people What does impress both the unsaved and saved alike are those rare individuals who have learned to control their lifestyles and use the abundance they have to help others and spread God's Word. ... Let me propose a radical idea from God's Word: Determine God's best for your life, and be satisfied with it, even if it means moving down in lifestyle. Larry Burkett helping-others mean moving It is amazing to me that we allow so many people with so little proven character to set our national policy on issues that will ultimately be paid for by the rest of us. Larry Burkett issues character people Always be ready to give a good testimony for the Lord, but remember that the best testimony a Christian can have is a love for others and good work habits. Larry Burkett christian remember giving The cheapest car anyone can ever own is always the car they presently own. Larry Burkett car When you don't know what the answer is, you know *Who* the answer is. Larry Burkett answers knows Satan's number one weapon is pride. God's number one defense is humility. Larry Burkett pride humility numbers A wise man seeks much counsel...a fool listens to all of it. Larry Burkett fool wise men The measure of true giving is to share with someone who has no platform from which to speak and may never benefit us in any way. After all, isn't that what true love is all about? Larry Burkett love-is giving way Perhaps nothing in our society is more needed for those in positions of authority than accountability. Larry Burkett accountability our-society authority
