* Habakuk was talking about people who were getting richer and richer by taking loans all the while God was going to destroy them.
* On that day their riches would amount to nothing.
* The KJV uses the word “clay” for silver and gold.
* They are just dirt - their only value is tied to what we give them.
* Riches without righteousness is like thick clay.
* If you need to run a marathon you wouldn’t want clay all over you.
* Focusing on increasing riches is weighing you down.
* Especially when doing it through debt.
* Money is God’s boundary for us.
* If you beg or borrow you move outside those boundaries.
* Testimony of 2008.
* God allows debt, but don’t use it solely to get rich.
Habakkuk 2:6 (12/20/18)
Debt
December 20, 2018 • Benham Brothers
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Habakkuk 1:5 (12/20/18)
December 20, 2018 • Benham Brothers
* Habakuk was discouraged and took his cry to God. * Notice how God responded: * “Look among the nations! Observe!” (NASB) * He was reminding Habakuk not to just look inward, but outward. * Notice what was doing on around him. * God told him to look around and notice what he saw. * Do you know what happens when you do this? * You will see God at work! * When you are down look around! * If you do this with an eye to see the Lord you will certainly find Him!
Habakuk 2:1 (12/31/15)
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• Habakuk had all these questions in his mind, so he poured out his heart to the Lord. • Then he went right back to his post on the wall. • He didn't abandon his position because of his lack of understanding. • He knew the Israelites needed a watchman. • Too many spiritual leaders have abandoned their posts as watchmen because they don't properly understand.