Proverbs 3:4 So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
The following are 4 modes of thought and action that inevitably spring from an incorrect perspective on ownership: [1] If persons come to believe that material things, and money are really theirs, they most likely would not ask God for guidance in managing it, because they believe that it is theirs, and they should have the last word on how it is used or invested.
[2] When people become brainwashed into thinking that what they have is theirs they will generally have a problem with God’s instructions on offerings, and tithes, because, in their minds they believe that no one should tell them how to spend what is theirs.
[3] When folks believe that material things are their own, they will most likely fight like hell for it. Strife between family members over real estate and their inheritance, usually springs from the belief that the things of this world are their own, and if so, they are going to fight for it, even if in the process, they will violate God’s law.
John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!