Our society has produced a large number of people who expect others to provide for them. While there are certainly some with legitimate needs, many abuse the kindness of others and demand help rather than help themselves. Young people grow up, yet continue to live at home and be supported by their parents because they [...]

Our country is in the midst of a recession. The economic outlook for the future is uncertain. Unemployment continues to rise. The national debt is ballooning at an astronomical rate. Naturally, people are worried about their financial situation, both for the present and the future.
Despite all of this, we have the responsibility to provide for [...]

Shortly after receiving the promises from God, Abram (Abraham) journeyed out of Egypt with his nephew Lot (Genesis 13:1). A problem soon arose between Abram’s herdsmen and Lot’s herdsmen because the land was unable to support all of their livestock (Genesis 13:6-7). Abram proposed that they separate in order to resolve the conflict and allowed [...]

Many people in the United States are anxious about the country’s economy. This is understandable with all of the job losses, home foreclosures, and falling value of investments. These things do not just face this country, but many places in the world are also facing economic turmoil.
The book of Revelation warned of the fall of [...]

In our society, retirement is a common idea. Some employers offer retirement benefits to their employees, whether it be in the form of a pension or matching the employee’s contribution to a retirement account. Retirement seems like a reasonable expectation for a lot of people.
Naturally, many people look forward to retirement. It is a time [...]

“The sluggard says, ‘There is a lion outside; I will be killed in the streets’” (Proverbs 22:13).
This is one of many verses in the book of Proverbs that talks about the sluggard. The sluggard is lazy. He doesn’t want to do anything or fulfill his responsibilities. Instead, he makes excuses (”There is a lion outside“). [...]

“At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention” (1 Timothy 5:13).
This verse comes during Paul’s instruction regarding care for widows by the local church. He explained to Timothy why [...]