Can a Little Be Better Than Much?

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Can a Little Be Better Than Much?

A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.  Psalm 37:16

A favorite song in churches the world over is “Little is Much.”  What a truth is captured by that opening phrase of the chorus: “Little is much when God is in it…”  The believer has the Lord and He is the One Who owns the “cattle on a thousand hills.”  Our God is the owner of everything.  The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.  Whenever you are tempted to become discouraged at the thought of not having much – think about the truth that you have many things to be thankful for.  Besides, not everything is measured in dollars and cents.  While the wicked fight, steal, and even kill for more “stuff,” we can rest content in God’s care.  David described how he had everything he needed.  The New Testament tells us to “be content” in whatever state or condition we find ourselves in.    Little possessions can be a blessing.  Many people allow the possessions they own to “own them.” Their schedules and habits become dependent upon their possessions.  Sometimes the more we own, the more the stuff owns us!  Everything good comes from God.  Sometimes, His withholding certain possessions from us is the best thing for us.  For example, having a boat could be a good thing, but if it is a temptation to stay on the boat on Sunday’s instead of being in church, perhaps the Lord will not give you one.  Ask the Lord to be content with what He has given you.  Avoid comparing yourself and your possessions with other people as that would be unwise.  Determine to live each day thankful for the little or the much He has given you.

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Steven Harness is a Christian husband and father of three who has been married to Natalie for nearly 25 years. A veteran pastor and counselor he’s been in gospel ministry for 25 years. He blessed to serve as the lead pastor of the Wilton Baptist Church in Wilton, NY. He has a long-term interest in archeology, history, creation science, ancient languages, and the Bible. He enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and targeting. He is also a fan of youth sports such as Jr. NBA and Little League baseball, both of which he has enjoyed coaching. Concerning credentials, Steven holds a Bachelor of Bible (BB) at Pensacola Christian College, a Master of Divinity (MDiv.) in Education from Mid-America Theological Seminary, a Master of Ministry (MMin.) in Pastoral Studies, a Doctor of Philosophy of Religion (PhD.) in Counseling from Bethany Divinity Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry (DMin.) in theology and apologetics from Liberty University. He is also a Board-Certified Christian Counselor (BCPPC), a SYMBIS facilitator, and president of the New York Association of Christian Schools. He is the lead counselor of Mountain View Christian Counseling and the lead speaker for Truth Defended, and apologetics ministry. www.truthdefended.org Ultimately, Steven hopes to serve the Lord with gladness, humble plodding along and making a difference for the Kingdom. He is available for special conferences and training sessions. Steve is also a Board-Certified Christian Counselor (BCPPC) and a SYMBIS facilitator. He is the president of Mountain View Christian Counseling and the New York Association of Christian Schools. He recently started "Truth Defended" a ministry equipping Christians to defend their faith.

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