Disaster signals in Recession

We often believe the signs of problems are when we receive that letter informing us of the loss of employment or when we faced with possible bankruptcy.  These are not the signs to fear the most for there are other more important signals implying even greater future calamity in periods of recession.

There are mistakes we often make when things are challenging financially. Many of these mistakes appear to be open doors and opportunities but the Bible teaches that they are dangerous snares. This article will in summary deal with 7 of these mistakes which are often disguised in deceptive colors...watch carefully. Meditate on the scriptures quoted  and be sure they do not apply to you.

1. Enjoying (instead of saying "No" to) shortcuts and instant handouts rather than learning and practising the disciplines of God over extended periods. Genesis 14[21]  And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself. [22]  And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, [23]  That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
2. Concluding that the first door, though irresistibly attractive, is always God's door - be it a new job or an opportunity or offer of a way out.  It could be the devil's door.  Remember , the first offer of approval that Christ got was not from men  or His disciples but the devil himself.  Matthew 4[9]  And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. [10]  Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
3. Consuming our tithes, gains and seed instead of giving and saving. Acts 5[9]  Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. [10]  Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. 
4. Indulging in hasty righteous actions e.g. assets disposals, and other works that God is not doing but driven by our fears or self-righteousness. What we must do is believe God and not be hurried. Wait on Him for instructions. He often shows up at the last minute with a different approach.  Our sufferings may not be of God but our own self righteous reactions or carelessness. Isaiah 64[6].. and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags;
5. Unwillingness to start afresh in a completely new area requiring new learning and re-education.  This could be out of laziness, fear or just not having the right encouragement and counsel available. Isaiah 43[19]  Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?
6. Blindness to opportunities and building blocks that are very near and available for us to exploit in a manner no one has used before to produce innovative breakthrough ideas. Luke 5[4]  Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. [5]  And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. [6]  And when they had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
7. Partnering and alliances with wrong persons for evident advantage due to inability to trust God Jeremiah 17[5]  Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man...especially when these alliances cause you to sacrifice integrity in subtle ways. The end never justifies the means. Jeremiah 48[10]  Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully...

For more on the ways of God in times of Crises, read my publication "Wealth out of Ashes" at  http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=63927

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God bless you.