Nehemiah 5:8 And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.
[2] If your outflow is greater than your inflow, you’ll have a problem on your hands, sooner or later, for a system like that cannot go on forever, since it is not self- sustaining. Remember that the issue with Lake Mead and Lake Powel is that the outflow is greater than the inflow, that’s all! [3] Covetousness is the root of all evil, for if we can learn to be content, much of the evils and stress we suffer with can be avoided.
It doesn’t mean that we should not shoot for the stars, but being willing to wait while shooting is a great idea, because Rome was not built in a day. [4] Shabby accounting is one of the problems which often drives persons and nations into debt. Every Christian who is capable, should be aware of inflows and outflows so that at the very least you know how your resources are being spent.
But if you do not know, it could be problematic to make adjustments, and cuts where needed, at such a time as this. Some farmers are discovering that the tractors they use for harvesting can drink more than one thousand dollars in diesel in one gulp. And because there is no end in sight, many are now finding themselves in a quandary, as to whether the trade they have done all these years, will be a viable option going forward. The Bible encourages us all as Christians to be strict accountants wherever it is possible.
Proverbs 27: 23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!