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A Financial Success Secret – Dr. Bob Wilkerson

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Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse…Test me in this says the Lord God Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the gates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. Malachi 3:10

I am a tither—have been for years. Not bragging, not complaining, but simply stating a fact. But I’m not ashamed to state it. I believe that tithing is a great secret to financial success. It has been for me and I pray it will be for you.

I was challenged to start tithing as a young father with a very low income, a wife, one baby and one on the way, and lots and lots of bills. Writing down my income and expenses, it was obvious I couldn’t afford it. However, I decided to put God first and let all other obligations come later.

The things that happened when I started tithing amazed me. Money came to me from unknown and unexpected places. One of my major creditors refused to let me pay what I owed. My income began to increase regularly. It wasn’t long before I achieved financial stability and it has continued over many years.

God’s word calls us to give tithes and offerings to him through the church. He dares us to try it and he promises great blessings if we will. In reality, tithing is a faith move. Do you believe what God says? Do you believe he will do what he says?

Today, I’m a rich man. I don’t mean that I have millions in the bank. I mean that I have the Lord, people I love, and people who love me. Financially, I have all I need and want. A modern translation of Psalm 23:1 is: The Lord is my shepherd—I don’t need a thing.

Have you discovered this great financial secret? Have you put it to the test in your life and finances? If not, don’t wait until you can afford it. Do it now, and watch how God blesses!

Dr. Bob Wilkerson, is a native of Alabama. He has had sermons and articles published in several Christian publications: The Southern Baptist Convention’s Award Winning Sermons, Vol.4; Proclaim Magazine; The Alabama Baptist; The Rocky Mountain Baptist; and The Alabama Christian Life Commission Report. In addition, he writes a devotional column for a local newspaper. Read Bob’s devotions

Work and Financial Success – Dr. Bob Wilkerson

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For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule:‘If a man will not work, he shall not eat. 2 Thessalonians 3:10

I’d become a civilian again. After serving a hitch in the Navy, I returned to my hometown to find a job and begin my life as a civilian. My friends were giving themselves lengthy vacations between the time they were discharged and the time they went to work by drawing unemployment checks. With a wife and baby, I knew that wouldn’t work for me, so I went to find a job.

The interview clerk filled out a couple of forms and asked, “I suppose you want to sign up for your unemployment, don’t you?”

“No ma’am,” I said.  “I don’t want any unemployment—I want employment.”

She almost fainted, then went to work giving me a list of companies that were hiring. I went to each one, completed applications, and waited. A week or so later, one of the companies called me to work. I worked there for 13 years and was blessed. I moved my way from one of the dirtiest, lowest-paid jobs in a steel plant, into management.

Work is good. God directs us to work and blesses us when we do. It’s the first step toward financial success. Labor is an honorable activity and no one is too good for the task. Some spend their time waiting for an ideal job or at least one as good as their previous one. Sad to say, but for most of us that won’t happen.

When I left the Navy, I was a skilled aircraft electrician and instrument technician. My problem as a civilian was, no one needed one. Steel was not my first choice. It was my necessary option.

Today, thousands of people are out of work, however, God can and will open doors. He commands us to work not wait. Be honest, dependable, work hard, and keep a good attitude. Who knows–your necessary option may turn into your ideal job.

I challenge you to quit waiting, quit worrying, and go to work – even if it’s not the job you anticipated. See for yourself how God will bless.

Dr. Bob Wilkerson is a native of Alabama. He has had sermons and articles published in several Christian publications: The Southern Baptist Convention’s Award Winning Sermons, Vol.4; Proclaim Magazine; The Alabama Baptist; The Rocky Mountain Baptist; and the Alabama Christian Life Commission Report. In addition, he writes a devotional column for a local newspaper. Read Bob’s devotions