Ransom Hill Ministries International

  THE TEMPORAL VERSUS ETERNAL DEFENCE  - money versus wisdom. The times we live in have a voice. It is speaking loudly. There are two types of defence recognized in scripture. The defence of money and the defence of wisdom.  You can have them both. That is the will of God. But if you lack wisdom you will choose the defence of money over the defence of wisdom. " For WISDOM is a defence, and MONEY is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that WISDOM GIVES LIFE to them that have it. " (Ecclesiastes  7:12). Before you get anything make sure you get wisdom first. " Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding. (Proverbs  4:7). Wrong attitude to money can be a reason for inability to lay hold of eternal life. Wisdom, on the other hand, secures eternal life. A rich young ruler once came to Jesus and prayed, " What must I do to have eternal life? " Jesus answered him; " Go and give your money to the ...

Sin is the default nature of all people at birth. That is as a result of the sin of the first man Adam. The consequences of that nature is called SPIRITUAL DEATH; a state of separation from God.  Fear, doubt, anxiety and all negative emotions are manifestations of SPIRITUAL DEATH.  "For the wages of sin is death; but the GIFT of God is ETERNAL LIFE through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans  6:23). ETERNAL LIFE is the antidote to SPIRITUAL DEATH. It is the gift of God to all humanity. But it can only be received through Jesus Christ. Just as sin and spiritual death are together; righteousness and eternal life are also together. You could say that sin and spiritual death are gifts of Satan to man through Adam. On the other hand, righteousness and eternal life are gifts of God to us through Jesus Christ. Just as fear, doubt, anxiety and all negative emotions are manifestations of spiritual death; faith, peace, joy and all positive emotions are manifestations of eternal life....