Intercession In Reaching The World For Jesus

We find an outstanding church in the Book of Acts.  It was both a praying church and a mission-oriented church, and therefore is of special interest to us.

It was located in the city of Antioch on the northern coast of Syria.  It was the first Gentile church, and some noted leaders in early Christianity were among its members.  Luke tells us something about its special character and ministry: "There were prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch: Barnabas......Simeon.....Lucius....Manaen and Saul.  While they were praying, fasting and worshipping the Lord, the Holy Spirit: 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'  After they fasted and prayed, they laid hands on them and sent them away." (Acts 13:1-3).

What can we learn from theses three verses?

1. They were a people of the Word
2. They were a people of Worship
3. They were a people who knew the discipline of Fasting
4. They were a people who heard and obeyed the voice of the Spirit
5. They were a people of prayer
6. They were a people committed to their Missionaries

Rev Dr. Ronnie Ng

Money Is Necessary?

Money is necessary.  With it we buy things we need to live.  Many people don't have enough of it, are hungry and suffer the ravages of diseases.  Thus, poverty is a curse not a blessing.  On the other hand, many who are rich are often greedy and sometimes cause the suffering of the poor people.

But money itself does not cause the evil which often results from its use.  It is the love of money that is the root of all sorts of evil.  The danger isn't in having money, but in loving it.

Romans 6:16 says, "You are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death or of obedience resulting in righteousness" 

It isn't coincidental that people who love money fall into all sorts of evil.  When one loves money, he begins to obey the dictates of spiritual wickedness with his flesh.  This is why the love of money is the root of all sorts of evils.




Rev Dr. Ronnie Ng

Money And Our Relationship With God

Earthly Treasure Is Uncertain

Economic inflaction can erode its value and thieves can steal it, be the thief an individual or an agency.  Heavenly treasure is the only investment with a guarantee rate of return for all eternity.

Where Are Your Affection

How we spend our money shows us where our affection is.  If we spend all our money on ourselves, we love ourselves most of all.  If we invest 10 percent or more of our money to spread the gospel, we show we love God and the gospel.

You Cannot Serve God And Money

You cannot serve God and money at the same time.  "You cannot serve God and Mammon [money]".  Either Jesus is your Lord, or money is!  It's simple.  You cannot have it both ways.  The direction of your life and the form of your ministy will be determined either by Jesus or by your relationship with money - one or the other.

"But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

"For the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang.  But free from these things, you man of God" (1 Tim 6:9-11)




Rev Dr. Ronnie Ng