Halloween is here again and for those who believe that ghosts haunt the earth, their belief will become more intense. But such ought not be the case—it’s just another holiday day where people dress in costumes and give candy.

However, man needs guidance, something to show him direction and shine light on the issues which confront. So that is where the Bible helps, and people can better themselves by having faith in the word (Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 19:8-10; Mark 9:21-23; Psalm 119:105). The scriptures are God’s speech to man, and He teaches that the dead don’t spook the living (2 Timothy 3:14-17; Ecclessastes 9:4-6,10; Job 7:1-10, 10:18-22; Psalm 103:13-16; 2 Samuel 12:22-23). At death the spirit of man is removed from the earth and taken to Hades to await judgement (James 2:26; Hebrews 9:27; Psalm 90:10; Luke 24:5, 22:42-43; Acts 2:29-32; Luke 16:19-31).

Ignorance of what the Bible teaches has lead many to believe things and a highly creative imagination has cause many to think they hear and see things (Acts 17:22-27). But if one believes the word of the Lord, he will be secure (Proverbs 1:29-33; Psalm 34:10; 1 Peter 2:2-6).
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“All who are weary, come unto me and I shall give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28).
These are the words of the Savior, Jesus Christ, as He invites men to know Him. Yes, come as you are, but don’t stay as you are (Hebrews 3:14; Revelation 3:20). The Lord wants you to learn of Him. “Take my yoke upon you and learn of Me” (Matt. 11:29). After learning of Him, Jesus expects change in order to be like Him. No person can be like Christ without changing their life and making it according to the instructions of the Savior (1 Peter 2:21-25).
This is true because man is sinful and cannot have a relationship with Christ without change (Romans 3:23; John 6:45; Acts 3:19). Man must be born again; so there will have to be ceasing of some deeds and the beginning of others (John 3:1-7). Are you listening? Are you ready? Are you willing to see what you must do to be saved from hell?
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Does the existence of evil in a neighborhood prove that no law-abiding people live there? Have you ever seen evil taking place but chose not to get involved? And did your refusal prove that you don’t exist? We can be assured that God sees all the pain and trouble that takes place upon the earth (Proverbs 15:3). But God never said that He would take away the troubles of life, instead He warned us about it (Job 14:1; Genesis 3:17-19, 6:5; Matthew 24:6-13; 2 Timothy 3:1-4). God will deliver men from evil on occasions, but He never said that He would save men from every evil or take pain and suffering completely away from the earth (Daniel 3:16-18, 6:19-22; Acts 7:59-60, 9:1-2, 12:1-11).

God has His reasons why He will not do certain things, just like we do, and we should not be judging God. For example someone will say, “How can a loving God let that happen?” Such a statement is judging the Almighty; telling the Creator that He needs to check Himself (Romans 9:20-21).
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Saving for a rainy day is supported by the principles of God’s word. Just look at the example of the young man who got his inheritance and wasted it on partying (Luke 15:11-13). Had he not done so, money would have been left for him to live on (Luke 15:14-17). In Proverbs 21:20, the Bible teaches that wise men will have money in their accounts, while foolish men blow it. Ephesians 4:28 teaches for men to work and have surplus funds to help those in need. Matthew 25:27 teaches that the lazy servant could have put his Master’s money in the bank were it could have gain interest.

Jesus taught that we should “count the cost” before doing anything, and that, certainly, can be applied to the use of money. Money isn’t something that we should be in lovewith because it can’t be taken with us at death (Matthew 6:19-21; 1 Timothy 6:7-10; Job 1:21; Psalm 49:15-20). But that doesn’t mean for us to waste money today and not be able to pay the rent tomorrow (Ecclesiastes 11:1-2). This is great advice from the Bible, so think before you spend.
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