GOD WANTS US TO SHARE IT!!!
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WHAT GOOD IS WEALTH, IF WE DON'T SHARE IT?
Senior Apostle, Messenger Elder James Winfree Sr, Ministries
The Lord Jesus Christ Church Without Human-Built Walls!
Sharing the full gospel to the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ and to all those who want their names written in God's book of life.
Declaring The Uncompromising Full Complete Truth Of The Gospel Of Our Blessed Lord And Savior Jesus Christ:
To be a vibrant ministry, where all Jesus Royal Believers are loved, equipped, and empowered to follow Jesus and
to do awesome things for the Kingdom of our Lord God and Blessed Savior Jesus Christ in our ministry and globally.
What good are God's blessings and wealth if we don't use them to build His Kingdom and share them with our spiritual brothers and sisters? The Jesus Royal Believers' view of wealth should be derived from the Scriptures. There are many times in the Old Testament when God gave riches to His people. King Solomon was promised riches and became the richest of all the kings of the earth (1 Kings 3:11-13; ) ( 2 Chronicles 9:22 ); David said in ( 1 Chronicles 29:12, ) “Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things.” Abraham ( Genesis 17-20 ), Jacob (Genesis 30-31), Joseph (Genesis 41), King Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 17:5), and many others were blessed by God with wealth. However, they were a chosen people with earthly promises and rewards. They were given a land and all the riches it held.
In the New Testament, there is a different standard. The Church was never given a land or the promise of riches. ( Ephesians 1:3 )tells us, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Christ spoke in ( Matthew 13:22 ) concerning the seed of God’s Word falling among thorns and “the deceitfulness of riches chokes the word, and he becomes unfruitful” (NKJV). This is the first reference to earthly riches in the New Testament. This is a positive image.
In ( Mark 10:23 )
In the New Testament, there is a different standard. The Church was never given a land or the promise of riches. ( Ephesians 1:3 )tells us, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Christ spoke in ( Matthew 13:22 ) concerning the seed of God’s Word falling among thorns and “the deceitfulness of riches chokes the word, and he becomes unfruitful” (NKJV). This is the first reference to earthly riches in the New Testament. This is a positive image.
In ( Mark 10:23 )
" Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, ‘How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the Kingdom of God!’” It was not impossible, for all things are possible with God—but it would be “hard.” In ( Luke 16:13 ), Jesus spoke about “mammon” ( the Aramaic word for “riches” ): “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Again, the imagery here is of wealth as a positive influence on spirituality and one that can keep us from God.
God speaks of the true riches He brings to us today in ( Romans 2:4: ) “Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance?” These are the riches that bring eternal life. Again, this is brought out in ( Romans 9:23: )“And that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory, even us whom He called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?” (NKJV). Also, Ephesians 1:7: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace." Referring to God giving mercy, Apostle Paul praises God in ( Romans 11:33: ) “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out!” The emphasis of the New Testament is God’s riches in us: “That you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians1:18b). God actually wants to show off His riches in us in heaven: “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus” ( Ephesians 2:6-7 ).
The riches that God wants for us: “I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being” ( Ephesians 3:16 ). The greatest verse for New Testament Jesus Royal Believers concerning riches is ( Philippians 4:19: )“And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” This statement was written by Apostle Paul because the Philippians had sent sacrificial gifts to take care of Elder Paul’s needs.
First Timothy 6:17 gives a warning to the rich: “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” ( James 5:1-3 ) gives us another warning about riches that were wrongly gained: “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.” The last time that riches are mentioned in the Bible is in ( Revelation 18:17 ) , speaking of the great destruction of Babylon: “In one hour, such great wealth has been brought to ruin!”
To summarize, Israel was given earthly promises and rewards as God’s chosen people on earth. He gave many illustrations and types, and truths through them. Many people desire to take their blessings, but not their curses. However, in the progression of revelation, God has revealed through Jesus Christ a more excellent ministry: “But the ministry Jesus Christ has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises” ( Hebrews 8:6 ).
God does not condemn anyone for having riches. Riches come to Believers from many sources, but He gives grave warnings to those who seek after them more than they seek after God and trust in them more than in God. His greatest desire is for us to set our hearts on things above and not on things on this earth. This may sound very high and unobtainable, but Apostle Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” ( Philippians 4:13 NKJV ). The secret is knowing Christ as Savior and allowing the Holy Spirit to conform our minds and hearts to His ( Romans 12:1-2 ). And Christ wants His Jesus Royal Believers to be His Spirit-Filled Filled anointed, and guided body here on earth and do His works in sharing God's wealth, blessings, money, and finances with first the family of God in Jesus Christ, and then to all others. Amen.
God speaks of the true riches He brings to us today in ( Romans 2:4: ) “Or do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance?” These are the riches that bring eternal life. Again, this is brought out in ( Romans 9:23: )“And that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory, even us whom He called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?” (NKJV). Also, Ephesians 1:7: “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace." Referring to God giving mercy, Apostle Paul praises God in ( Romans 11:33: ) “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out!” The emphasis of the New Testament is God’s riches in us: “That you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians1:18b). God actually wants to show off His riches in us in heaven: “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus” ( Ephesians 2:6-7 ).
The riches that God wants for us: “I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being” ( Ephesians 3:16 ). The greatest verse for New Testament Jesus Royal Believers concerning riches is ( Philippians 4:19: )“And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” This statement was written by Apostle Paul because the Philippians had sent sacrificial gifts to take care of Elder Paul’s needs.
First Timothy 6:17 gives a warning to the rich: “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” ( James 5:1-3 ) gives us another warning about riches that were wrongly gained: “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.” The last time that riches are mentioned in the Bible is in ( Revelation 18:17 ) , speaking of the great destruction of Babylon: “In one hour, such great wealth has been brought to ruin!”
To summarize, Israel was given earthly promises and rewards as God’s chosen people on earth. He gave many illustrations and types, and truths through them. Many people desire to take their blessings, but not their curses. However, in the progression of revelation, God has revealed through Jesus Christ a more excellent ministry: “But the ministry Jesus Christ has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises” ( Hebrews 8:6 ).
God does not condemn anyone for having riches. Riches come to Believers from many sources, but He gives grave warnings to those who seek after them more than they seek after God and trust in them more than in God. His greatest desire is for us to set our hearts on things above and not on things on this earth. This may sound very high and unobtainable, but Apostle Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” ( Philippians 4:13 NKJV ). The secret is knowing Christ as Savior and allowing the Holy Spirit to conform our minds and hearts to His ( Romans 12:1-2 ). And Christ wants His Jesus Royal Believers to be His Spirit-Filled Filled anointed, and guided body here on earth and do His works in sharing God's wealth, blessings, money, and finances with first the family of God in Jesus Christ, and then to all others. Amen.
We follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ
by serving first His Spirit-filled sons and daughters and all others. Welcome to explore the
many ways we can serve, grow, and be blessed
In our ministry, His many spiritual members, and the Lord's Church of God, without human-built walls.
We are a ministry where every son and daughter of God and all those who want to accept Christ Jesus are welcome, no matter where you are on your journey. We believe that God’s love for you is not based on what you have done or failed to do ... but entirely on who He is. He meets you right where you are, but He loves you too much to leave you there. God desires growth, healing, and wholeness for every believer, leading to a life filled with purpose and hope, and God's covenant blessings.
Whether you are exploring faith for the first time or have been walking with Jesus for years, we invite you to join us at The Senior Apostle James & Betty R Winfree America & Nations Social Media Kingdom Ministries, where you will find a community that embraces you, encourages you, and walks with you as we all take steps closer
to Jesus together.
Sincerely, Senior Apostle & Messenger, Elder James Winfree Sr
Write us here at apostle.winfree@yahoo.com.
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