Biblical Finance
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAll the news that is fit to print these days seems to revolve around our hobbled economy. ...
Ending Your Financial Worries
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletEven with all the political, environmental and military problems hanging over us, Americans are most concerned about their personal finances. Herbert Armstrong shows from Scripture how your financial problems can be solved!
Personal Finance
Commentary by Mike FordAlthough some installment buying (such as a mortgage) may be inevitable, most installment buying is counter-productive, putting us further into debt.
The Fear Has Shifted
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh, observing that the news of Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and Israel has diminished, suggests that the economic woes of America have taken over in the news. Economist Martin Weiss suggested that this demise has been coming at us like a roaring freight train. A family, a company, or nation cannot keep spending beyond its …
Skyrocketing Indebtedness
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh, observing a gigantic chasm between conservative talk radio, alternative media, and the 'official' Federal Government's portrayal of the American economy, concludes that the Obama Administration's calculations of economic indicators are not only full of equivocation and sleight of hand, but also weighed down by …
I'll Tax Your Feet
CGG Weekly by Martin G. CollinsA news headline this week reads, "7 States Begin Fiscal Year With No Budget. ...
Tithing (1995)
Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe subject of tithing is bound to spawn arguments in this time, but the biblical teaching about it is very simple: The tithe is God's and still in force!
Ditching Tithing? Consider Carefully
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughIn tough financial times, some Christians reduce or cut out altogether God's tithe. They justify it with an excuse like, 'God wouldn't want me to starve!'
How Much Does the Snowflake Matter?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsMartin Collins, focusing on Proverbs 21:5, which teaches that diligence leads to plenty while haste leads to poverty, cautions that this principle applies to far more than just money and wealth, but also to the creation and maintenance of societal institutions. As one snowflake does not cause an avalanche by itself, wisdom …
Indifference and Offering
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh, reflecting on the thesis of Eric Hoffer's book, The True Believer, agrees that all mass movements share a cluster of similar characteristics. Although Herbert W. Armstrong, through his advertising acumen, was able to create in a peoples' minds a hope for radical change for their personal benefit, that hope was …
Things We Won't Get Rid Of
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughThe United States is of major concern to the world's nations because they witness America's profligate spending and realize that their economic futures are precariously linked to the American economic system. Americans cannot discipline themselves to go without, clinging to portable computers, high-speed internet, smart phones, …
Tithing
Sermon by John O. Reid (1930-2016)This comprehensive overview of tithing explores the attitudes we should have toward tithing, the purposes of the tithe, and the benefits of tithing.
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMartin Collins, returning to the annoying questions asked by the priests in the book of Malachi as to God's alleged tardiness of justice, declares that their call for justice was unwise, considering that they would be fried to a crisp when they received what they deserved. The same applies to us: we need to be careful when we …
On Earning Wealth
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughThe three principles for acquiring prosperity (diligently working, wisely managing what one has earned, and meticulously saving) all militate against laziness.
Set Up For Success
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughRichard Ritenbaugh acknowledges that young people display a proclivity to accept socialism, oblivious to the horrendous damage socialist experiments have brought to the world. Politicians of the ilk of Bernie Sanders have fomented hatred toward capitalism by comparing it to an imaginary utopia. Economist Walter Williams insists …
The Whole Truth
'Ready Answer' by John O. Reid (1930-2016)Most of us have heard the courtroom mantra, "the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth." John Reid, however, applies these criteria to our behavior, showing that many of us shy away from "nothing but the truth"!
Are You Missing Out On Blessings?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsOften physical prosperity works against godly character and spiritual well-being. To be rich toward God means to seek His Kingdom first, live His way, and trust Him.
Sowing and Reaping
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughJohn Ritenbaugh in this offertory message suggests that unfortunately, for many people, much their lives have often been dominated by fear of loss. Fearing loss of face (or loss of image) may lead to lying. Fear of any kind is never an excuse to break any of God's laws. God wants us to learn the principle of reciprocity- that …
Quality Holy Day Offerings
Article by StaffWe tend to forget how different holy days and their offerings were under the Old Covenant as compared to the New. However, the important part of giving offerings remains the same!
