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6 May 26, 2021 Elk City Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center 301 Garrett St, Elk City 580-225-2811 SPIRITUAL CONDITIONING REMEMBRANCE Bigstockphoto/Steve mc 716 W 3rd St, Elk City 580-225-3442 A ll of the skill and technology in an operating room is dedicated to one purpose…the assurance that the patient O will inall n Memorial the our be to health. restored Day skill of Armed There is those we remember the surgical Forces. team cannot They fought one condition, who died however, for the control future of- the that while serving ourcondition country and of the patient’s spirit. It has been proven that experienced overwhelming and difficult circumstances. For manythose patients with a ofhopeful, positive, and us it is impossible tofaithful conceive attitude of the have priceathey significantly paid for greater us. This chance ofDay, Memorial survival as youand recovery. visit We canof the gravesides learn thosea faithful who gave attitude by their lives instudying God’s service, give Word. thanks toAGod practice for of their positive spiritual conditioning great gift. at your house of worship each week could save your life. Daily Scripture Daily Readings Bible Reading Acts Matthew Acts Matthew Acts Mathew Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts 7:44-8:3 17:1-27 8:4-25 20:1-19 8:26-40 20:20-34 26:1-32 3:1-26 27:1-38 4:1-22 27:39-28:15 4:23-37 28:16-31 5:1-16 Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society z Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society z Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org ©2021 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Prosperity gospel or greed ©2020 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com So with food and shelter we minimal harvest. shall be content. Those who Farmers understand the desire to be rich…are plunged principle, “You will harvest into ruin and destruction. For more of what you plant than the love of money is a root of you planted.” The better the all sorts of evil, and by longing soil and seed, the better the 417-737-477 for it, some have wandered harvest. This is true agricultur- Pastor: Gary Griffin from the faith and pierced ally, relationally and spiritually. themselves with many griefs.” God clearly desires to prosper (1 Timothy 6:3-10 Amplified) us (3 John 2). Recogniz- 580-472-3472 The Bible repeatedly ing that prosperity is about Pastor: Wes Via teaches that neither tight- success, not just money, is fisted stinginess nor selfish essential for us to receive God’s spending portrays God’s best Dixie Yoder in daily living. Concerning generous provision without false humility or entitlement. “Dr. Dixie, when I observe charitable giving, the adage, “a fool and his money are soon Many believers miss the full- “greedy Gospel,” I’m offended. ness of God’s provision because Too often I hear certain TV parted” might sometimes be more accurately restated, “a it’s easier to see the obvious ministries promise if we give misuses of the “prosperity fool and his money are never to them, God guarantees 100- gospel” on the side of greed, Scott Rodgers, Rev. parted.” 10:30 fold return, even in economic than it is to recognize the God desires that we always recession. It seems so manipu- more subtle misuse of God’s be ready to share what He has lative! I know God wants us to prosperity promise by fearfully given us with those in need. give, and He wants to supply Giving is “planting seed.” (2 rejecting it! our needs, but how do I know Corinthians 9:6 Amplified): There are many solid, where to give, and that I’m giv- “Remember, he who sows spar- conscientious ministries that ing with the right motive?” ingly and grudgingly will also depend on the generosity of It’s unfailing, Biblical truth reap sparingly and grudgingly. Christians to accomplish the that God is absolutely will- He who sows generously so 421 N. Booth Ave. work God has entrusted to ing and able to provide for that blessings may come to them. After prayerfully deter- His sons and daughters, but another will also reap gener- mining which organizations expecting God to indulge every ously and with blessings.” This selfish whim is evidence of use the money for its designat- Biblical truth is often misused, ed purpose, we generously sow entitlement; rooted in spiritual but that doesn’t make it less and emotional immaturity. finances, prayer and practical true! volunteering into good soil. This attitude of entitlement is Scripture emphasizes the not new! This selfish mindset Then we wait confidently powerful connection between was also rampant in the culture for the abundant personal 601 W. 20th St., Elk City cheerful, generous giving, and in which Paul and Timothy harvest God promises. And abundant provision, even in ministered: God’s Kingdom continues to Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La Peña difficult economic times. But if “If anyone…does not agree we ignore warnings about the be expanded: established and 600 W. Main, Elk City with the sound words of our danger of getting more to keep nourished in new soil. Pastor: Jose Reyes Lord Jesus Christ…he is mor- or spend on ourselves, we may Infinite Grace Ministries 580-799-2964 bidly interested in controver- take these “reaping” teachings offers balanced Biblical Guid- sy…supposing that godliness is out of the full context of Scrip- ance for restoration of life and a means of gain. But godliness ture and twist them. This leads relationships. Experience the is actually a means of great to “giving to get”; believing satisfaction of helping others gain only when accompanied God is now obligated to give by donating online at infinite- by contentment. We brought back to us. Greed is a deficient grace.com. Call 580-774-2884 nothing into the world; we seed, with little germination for more information about cannot take anything from it. potential. Poor seed produces this effective ministry. 1st Month Free! 1224 S. 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