Spirit Force

9. Giving to God's work:
A. God can even use unbelievers to give to His people:
Job 27:16,17 Though he heap up silver...innocent shall divide (it) ...prepare raiment...but the just shall put it on
Psa.2:8 Ask...I shall give the heathen for thine inheritance
Pro.21:1 King's heart is in hand of the Lord...He turneth it
Psa.105:44 (He) gave them lands of the heathen: & they inherited the labour of the people (heathen)
Pro.13:22 The wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just
Eccl.2:26 To the sinner He giveth travail, to gather & to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God
Isa.23:18 Her merchandise shall be...for [servants of] the Lord, to eat sufficiently, & for durable clothing
B. Examples of the need to ask:
1Sam.25:2-8 [David sent men to ask Nabal, a great & rich--but wicked--man, to donate food to him & his men]
1Sam.25:7,8 [David explained the good work his men have done]
1Sam.27:5-7 [David asked for place to stay for 16 months]
Mk.11:1-7 [Jesus' disciples requested a donkey for Him to ride]
Mk.14:12-16 [Jesus' disciples asked for the use of an upper room, already furnished & prepared]
Lk.5:1-3 [Jesus asked for the use of a boat to preach from]
Jn.4:6,7 [Jesus asked for a drink of water]

10. God promises to prosper our work & businesses:
A. Financially:
Deut.28:1-13 [Mighty promises of prosperity to the faithful]
Psa.112:1,3 Blessed is the man...that delighteth greatly in His commandments...wealth shall be in his house
Pro.10:22 Blessing of the Lord maketh rich, He addeth no sorrow
B. Other ways God prospers His people:
(See Gen.39:2 ; Lev.26:3-13 ; Deut.29:9 ; 30:9 ; 2Chr.26:5 ; Psa.107:35-38 ; 127:3-5 ; Isa.3:10 ; Ezk.34:26 ; Acts 14:17 .)

11. God supplies our needs, not always our wants:
A. Be content & do not desire more than you need:
Lk.12:15 Beware of covetousness, for a man's life consisteth not in abundance of things which he possesseth
1Tim.6:6-8 Godliness with contentment is great gain...having food & raiment let us be therewith content
Phi.4:11 I have learned, in whatever state I am...to be content
Heb.13:5 Let your (life) be without covetousness; & be content with such things as ye have
Psa.37:16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked
Pro.15:16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure & trouble therewith
Pro.30:8 Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me
2Cor.6:10 As poor...having nothing, & yet possessing all things
(See also Psa.62:10b ; Psa.119:36 ; Pro.17:1 ; 23:5 .)
B. Dangers of discontent & murmuring:
Exo.16:3 [Longing for fleshpots of Egypt, & complaining that God will let them die of hunger]
Num.21:5,6 [The people complained against & loathe the manna & were attacked by fiery serpents]
1Sam.15:3,9 , [Saul disobeyed God's orders to utterly destroy, saving the best of the goods. God rejected Saul as king]
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Psa.73:3-20 [Warning not to envy the prosperity of worldly wicked]
Psa.78:15-21 [Israelites miraculously received water, then doubtingly murmured for meat. God angrily judged them]

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