"FOURTEEN POWERFUL PRINCIPLES FOR A LIFE OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY"

14 powerful principles for a life of peace and prosperity.

Hello and welcome. Are you happy about the way you've been managing your life? Are you much better off than you were two or even 5 years ago? And do you have the peace of God? This message will share no less than 14 powerful principles from the Word of God that will help you manage your life better.

As I've been observing the lives of young and old of today's world, I'm troubled by the manner in which so many continue to mismanage their lives as if they've learned nothing from their failures and nothing from the teachings of the wise. Many continue to live their life with no plan and simply live from day to day, living from paycheck to paycheck, living from one frolicking party to another and from one bad relationship to another. Living foot loose and fancy free as they say without regard to The Father and to His instructions. I've taken note of two qualities that I find in those who regularly place tithes and offerings in the collection box in their church. And this message is not about tithing. I assure you.

They've developed the habit of honest hard work. And usually they have gifts or talents from God that they've polished and refined. And the second thing I've noticed about these faithful men and women of God is that they're not tightfisted. They have an open palm for the Lord and for those less fortunate than they are.

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Father, I thank You in Jesus name. In this message, I will share qualities that are found in people who are good at managing their lives. We are taught these qualities in the book of Proverbs chapter 3. Transfer this information or the information from Proverbs to 3x5 cards that you're able to tuck into your pocket and review as you move along.

Father, I thank You for the blood of Jesus over this message and over every listener it reaches. I anoint the ears, the heart and the mind of everyone who listens to this message. And I pray that Your Holy Spirit will give them wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. In Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen.

The first one we will discuss is wisdom. Store wisdom in your heart above everything else. There's a lot of knowledge in the world today. We're having an information boom. In fact, unfortunately, much of it will not make you wise. Even though most of the world are lusting after more and more of it. Wisdom is knowing what to do with the talents and gifts God has given you. Wisdom is knowing how to make the most sensible and God-pleasing decisions and choices at the various twists and turns of the mountainous roads of life. And the Bible says wisdom leads to discretion and discretion will keep you out of the hands of the wicked.

I'm blown away by the fact that Meta has set out to build a $10 billion data center the size of 70 football fields. In addition, Open AI, Soft Bank, and Oracle have unveiled five new data centers in Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, and the Midwest. However, sources say China holds the record for the largest data center in the world, which is the China Telecom data center near Mongolia. Data centers are used to collect, process and store data. Data is the packaging of facts, statistics, figures and measurements etc. which are useful for analysis, reasoning, developing projects and decision making. But I cannot wrap my puny brain around the size of these projects which which are being inspired by the AI frenzy that has gripped every nation and every facet of life everywhere in the world. I will put my Holy Bible up against any or all of these data centers. If I had a choice to own one or all of these centers or to own a copy of the King James version of the Holy Bible, I would choose the Holy Bible hands down. It would be a decision that I would not have to sleep on. I assure you, because truth trumps all.

Search for wisdom and understanding more than you search for silver, gold, and investments, cars, and houses. We are told the Word of God tells us this. And when wisdom and understanding are your main pursuits in life, you will have peace. You will lay down, the Word of God says, and your sleep will be sweet. Scripture calls wisdom the principle thing encouraging us that with all our getting, we should make sure we get wisdom and understanding. When we have these, it will bring us peace.

Today's generation of young people are referred to as generation Z. They will have access to more information about the things of the world than any previous generation. However, they will be less skilled in making wise choices and decisions about life than any generation that has ever lived. There will be more social problems, more family problems, more political problems in their world and every nation will be in total disarray. This is happening because those who are supposed to be their teachers have abandoned their homes or have no time to train up their children. And there will be a drought of wise counsel from experienced parents going around. Wise counsel is essential for nation building. It is a way of passing on wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. And false teachers have already slipped into the vacuum created by the departure of their god-given teachers.

And these pretenders present themselves as better alternatives and prey upon the vulnerable children of generation Z and upon adults as well. And these false but persuasive teachers are not even human. They are computer bots. I am learning that these teachers are aggressive and are often pursuing their potential prey in an unrelenting manner. When they hook them, they systematically begin exposing them to evil and wickedness. And these teachers are daily pursuing young and old students or clients if you like. And they are robotic personalities who are pretending to be humans and developing teaching, counseling, romantic and spiritual relationships with our children, believe it or not. And these teachers are filled with this data from these data centers. But know nothing about God our Father.

At their fingertips is information on everything from the galaxies of the universe to the tiniest amoeba in the earth. I dare not say that they are filled with wisdom, knowledge and understanding. And what they are filled with is information, lots of it, even information about God. They have not lived a life. They have no personal experiences. Although they are able to draw from the experiences of others and therefore the human touch will always be lacking in their teaching. These teachers have no idea of the male and female modes of feeling. Neither can they explain these feelings. The second key principle needed for a life of peace and prosperity is the importance of avoiding social associations and business partnerships with those who are bent on doing evil or those whose ways are continually evil. Seek out those from whom you can learn things that are pleasing to God.

In times past, company was the next door neighbor or the boy or girl down the street. Today, our children carry their bad company around with them in the shape of a cell phone, and they are Tik Tok, Minecraft, Instagram, YouTube, Roblox, Chat, GPT, just to name a few. A man is judged by the company he keeps. And this means a person's character is determined by the kinds of people he breaks bread with or he hangs out with. And bad company corrupts good manners. This is not just a saying or an old adage. It is essential wisdom from the mouth of God Himself. And whether it be in marriage, friendship, gaming, or spiritual life, we will rise or fall according to the quality of our associations.

Remain in a mode of learning. Become a student of the truly successful life, friend, which is a life that is pleasing to God. Set a goal to learn something valuable and new every day that would make your life better and then share it with others. Learning and sharing should be a lifelong habit. And when you stop learning and sharing what you learn, you stop growing. According to psychology today, learning boosts our confidence. It enhances our well-being and sparks creativity in us. It builds our capacity to handle the challenges and changes of life and may even protect us from developing dementia as we age. This is why the Lord tells us to study to show ourselves approved unto God. Study what? Primarily, we are to study His Word. It is the secret to true success and will open your mind to true wisdom and give you understanding about the essential things of life.

Keep the laws of God for this will lead to long life and peace. And one of God's key commandments is to honor your father and your mother, which is the first commandment with promise. Promising that obedience to this command will cause you to have a long and peaceful life here on earth. Young people, understand this. Bind mercy and truth around your neck. The Word tells us we are strongly urged not to let mercy and kindness and truth leave us. Instead, we are instructed to let these qualities define us. We are to wear them like a necklace around our neck and write them upon our heart as if we are writing them on a tablet.

My friend, do not be guided by your own opinion, but rather be in the habit of seeking wise counsel. And the Word of God says that there is safety in the multitude of counselors. Yes, counselors are important. This means we should often seek wise counsel from those with experience in the matter we need help with. But we should seek counsel from those who are led by God. Acknowledge God in all things and He will guide your feet. And this means that in all your decisions, making sure that you acknowledge that God is the overseer of everything on the earth. Let Him be a party to all your decisions, all your choices and plans, and He will help you to have a better outcome.

Do not be too smart for your own good, using deceitfulness to obtain the things that you need or want. God sees through our wicked scheme to outsmart someone, and He's not pleased. Be a good steward of everything God has entrusted you with. No matter how little it may seem, there's always someone who has even less and has made something worthwhile out of it. Honor the Lord in every source or area of income, giving Him the best always from income that is produced by your labor. If you do this, prosperity will follow you wherever you go. I assure you, doors will open. When you knock, if God has something for you beyond that door, my friend, if it does not open, though you've knocked persistently, do not force it. Do not spend more than you earn. And always acknowledge your debts and pay your bills, no matter how long it takes.

Cast your bread upon the waters, and it shall return after many days. This command found in Ecclesiastes 11:1 can mean two things. Firstly, be kind and helpful to those without expecting an immediate return. But be assured that at some time in the future, blessings will come back to you. I assure you. Secondly, we can apply it by being diligent, active, making thoughtful decisions, trying this and trying that, and after many days, your labor will bear fruit. I assure you, do not flinch when the Lord chastens you. For He chastens all those whom He loves. In the same way, our earthly father chastens us for our own good. The Word of God tells us that chastening from God, which means difficult times and unexpected challenges, bring forth the sweet fruit of peace in us.

Do not withhold good things from those to whom it is due. Give it to them as quickly as possible. If you have something good for someone or if you can do something good for someone, do it quickly or give it to them as quickly as possible. Do not let it remain in your hand or remain undone too long. And do not make an evil plan or set a trap for your neighbor. Do not strive against someone without cause, my friend, especially if he has not done anything against you. Know also that whenever a man's way is pleasing to the Lord, He causes that man's neighbor to live at peace with him and to look out for him. And in light of this, if your neighbor is constantly against you, self-examination is needed. Go to the mirror and look at yourself.

Do not envy those who oppress others. This is the age when we glorify the billionaires, the tech moguls, and the ruthless leaders and people of the world. And many of these have become wealthy on the backs of the poor by deceiving little children and even by violence to them. And there are many of these who are revered in every nation. Please note that the devious are an abomination to the Lord. For the Lord is a friend to those with spiritual integrity and moral courage. He adores the upright man and woman. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the just and righteous. The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the reward of fools is what the Word of God tells us.

God bless you for this wonderful message straight from His throne of grace and mercy that can cause you to soar like an eagle. And if you've been listening to this message and you do not know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, I want to give you an opportunity to make that commitment today. It is the wisest choice that you can ever make. Please say this prayer after me:

-Father, I am a sinner.

-I'm sorry for all my sins.

-I crave Your forgiveness.

-Dear Lord, please forgive me. Thank You, Lord.

-Today, I invite Jesus Christ into my heart.

-Dear Lord Jesus, make my heart Your home.

-I give You the key to my heart today because I now belong to You forever.

-Please give me the Holy Spirit to lead me into all truth, to give me wisdom, to give me knowledge, to give me understanding.

-Thank You, Holy Spirit. I welcome You to my heart.

Welcome, friend, to the body of believers in Christ. In the meantime, begin reading the Word of God every day. It is your daily food. You will need it when the enemy comes to challenge you, to try you, to tempt you, to draw you into sin and away from Christ. Let your Pastor know that you've committed your life to the Lord and you want to be baptized the way Jesus Christ was baptized.

And when you read the Word of God, begin in the book of John, then go to Matthew, Mark, and Luke, reading audibly as often as possible because faith comes by hearing. The more we hear God's Word, the stronger our faith becomes. Pray daily, attend at your local church, and one glad morning the Savior will come and receive us all unto Himself, and we shall indeed forever be with the Lord. God bless and keep you in Jesus mighty name. Amen.