Tag Archives: entitlement

August 15, 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:18 “We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.” Daniel got so many things right! We should never think that we’ve been “good enough” to approach God, because we haven’t. … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2014

Posted on March 23, 2014 by jgarrott

Job 35:6-7 “If you sin, how does that affect him? If your sins are many, what does that do to him? If you are righteous, what do you give to him, or what does he receive from your hand?” This … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2013

Posted on July 28, 2013 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. You could say that this verse is “What Would Jesus Do” … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2013

Posted on February 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2012

Posted on November 26, 2012 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:4 Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. It seems incredible that this very, very basic truth would ever be forgotten, but it is increasingly so in today’s entitlement society. A big part of the … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2012

Posted on August 11, 2012 by jgarrott

James 1:16-17 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. The devil never gives anyone anything good, but … Continue reading →

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July 26, 2012

Posted on July 26, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “If a man will not work, he shall not eat.” This verse is the succinct, direct answer to handout programs. It in no way diminishes … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2012

Posted on March 17, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:4 “He told them, `You also go and work in my vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.’” This is a well known story that Jesus told, and it has generated lots of opinions and discussions over … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2011

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jgarrott

Psalm 105:44-45 he gave them the lands of the nations, and they fell heir to what others had toiled for– that they might keep his precepts and observe his laws. God is incredibly gracious and generous, but His gifts always … Continue reading →

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November 1, 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by jgarrott

Ezra 1:6 All their neighbors assisted them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuable gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings. God’s provision often comes through human channels. Sometimes He allows us to … Continue reading →

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