Jeff Burr

Give generously...

Deuteronomy 15:10 (TNIV)
Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.

Tithes

Malachi 3:10-12 (NLT)
Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!

When God seems unattentive.

Matthew 11:1-19 (NLT)
When Jesus had finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he went out to teach and preach in towns throughout the region.

When God seems distracted

Mark 5:21-43 (AMP)
And when Jesus had recrossed in the boat to the other side, a great throng gathered about Him, and He was at the lakeshore.

Isaiah 58:1

Isaiah 58:1 (HCSB)
"Cry out loudly, don't hold back! Raise your voice like a trumpet. Tell My people their transgression and the house of Jacob their sins.

No more excuses

Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NLT)
Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest.

Zephaniah 3:16

Zephaniah 3:16 (NLT)
On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be, “Cheer up, Zion! Don’t be afraid!

Ephesians 4:28

Ephesians 4:28 (NLT)
If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.

Ephesians 4:30

Ephesians 4:30 (NLT)
And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.

Ephesians 4:31

Ephesians 4:31 (NLT)
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.

Ephesians 4:32

Ephesians 4:32 (NLT)
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Colossians 2:20

Colossians 2:20 (NLT)
You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as,

Colossians 2:20

Colossians 2:20 (NLT)
You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as,

Colossians 2:22

Colossians 2:22 (NLT)
Such rules are mere human teachings about things that deteriorate as we use them.

Colossians 2:23

Colossians 2:23 (NLT)
These rules may seem wise because they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily discipline. But they provide no help in conquering a person’s evil desires.

Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 (AMP)
Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves].

Ecclesiastes 11:4

Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NLT)
Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest.

Matthew 8:5

Matthew 8:5 (NLT)
When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer came and pleaded with him,

James 2:13

James 2:13 (NLT)
There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.

Psalm 3:3

Psalm 3:3 (NLT)
But you, OLORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.

Joshua 1:5

Joshua 1:5 (NLT)
No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you.

Deuteronomy 14:22

Deuteronomy 14:22 (NLT)
“You must set aside a tithe of your crops—one-tenth of all the crops you harvest each year.

Galatians 2:9

Galatians 2:9 (NLT)
In fact, James, Peter, and John, who were known as pillars of the church, recognized the gift God had given me, and they accepted Barnabas and me as their co-workers. They encouraged us to keep preaching to the Gentiles, while they continued their work with the Jews.

2 Timothy 2:15

2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:21

2 Timothy 2:21 (NLT)
If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.