Biblical Principles Daily Devotionals Day 82

Why I Believe What I Believe

Day 82:

Biblical Principle - Absolute truth from God’s Word:

The world philosophy believes it holds all the wealth and honor to give.  People who do not serve the Lord will try to define for you what prosperity means.  When the truth is told we can do nothing beyond God.  He is always in control. 

Num 24:10-13 And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed them these three times.

Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.

And Balaam said unto Balak, Spake I not also to thy messengers which thou sentest unto me, saying,

If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own mind; but what the LORD saith, that will I speak?

Practical - Works that apply Biblical Principle:

This section is for you to find a way to apply the truth in your life. I will try to give only one as example; there may be other practical ways. This is what makes the Christian walk so important and makes it important to have a deliberate purpose in everything we do.

The above illustration did show the Balaam was not prevented from trying to go against God’s people.  Balaam was just prevented from actually doing it.  Balaam was a prophet who wanted to play both sides of the fence but ultimately God is in control.

Jude 1:11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.

2Peter 2:15-16 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

How do you define prosperity?  Who is directing your ideas of what is important in life?