Topical Index – 1500 Principles

How To Use This Page

Welcome to the Life Essentials Topical Index. This topical index is correlated to 1,500 individual principles throughout the Bible. This is designed to enhance your study of God’s Word as you use your Life Essentials Study Bible.

As you will notice, the first line under the “Back to PRINCIPLE FINDER – Main Topics” link, is the “Main Topic” you clicked on to arrive here. Under the “Main Topic” is a listing of the principles that correspond with the “Main Topic.” The first line of the principle identifies the book of the Bible this Principle is located in. Next, is the “Principle Number” as related to that particular book of the Bible. Then, you will find the “Key Verse(s)” this principle is based on. Following right after the “Key Verse” is the page number where this principle can be located in your personal edition of The Life Essential Study Bible.

The following line starts out with the title of the “Principle to Live By,” as printed on the corresponding page of the Life Essential Study Bible. Immediately following the principle title is the principle.

The last line is a “Video” link, when clicked/touched with your mouse, this link will open a new tab in your browser and bring up a short video of Dr Gene Getz teaching on this very “Principle to Live By.”

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POSSESSIONS

Genesis; Principle #18; Gen. 12:16-13:4; p. 19
Material Blessings: We should never conclude that wealth in itself is an indication of God's approval of our attitudes and behavior
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Psalm; Principle #47; Ps 49; p. 739
Treasures in Heaven: We must never allow our sense of security in material possessions to keep us from pursuing our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in order to inherit eternal salvation.
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Psalm; Principle #69; Ps 73; p. 759
Eternal Perspective: We are to have an eternal perspective on material possessions rather than focusing on the temporary prosperity of the wicked.
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Psalm; Principle #119; Ps 119:121-128; p. 804
A Biblical Priority: We are to love God's Word and His will more than any of our earthly possessions.
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Proverbs; Principle #10; Prov. 3:13-26; p. 837
God's Provisions and Protection: To experience a sense of peace and security in this life as well as eternal blessings and rewards in the life to come, we must focus on living in God's will.
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Proverbs; Principle #15; Prov. 6:1-5; p. 841
Economic Wisdom: We should avoid becoming involved in economic agreements that will interfere with biblical priorities.
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Ecclesiastes; Principle #7; Ecc. 5:1-20; p. 886
Godliness with Contentment: Even though injustices, selfishness, and materialism are a reality in this world, we are to be content with what God provides for us to enjoy and continue to worship Him.
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Hosea; Principle #9; Hos. 10:1-8; p. 1172
False Assumptions: We must never interpret material prosperity as a sign that God is pleased with actions that are out of harmony with His revealed will.
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Amos; Principle #9; Am. 6:1-14; p. 1195
Material Prosperity: We must never conclude that material prosperity and political power are indications that God approves of our lifestyle.
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Haggai; Principle #2; Hg. 1:5-11; p. 1252
Eternal Rewards: To store up treasures in heaven, we must make it a priority to build God's eternal kingdom with our material possessions.
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Matthew; Principle #3; Mt. 2:1-12; p. 1285
Worshipful Generosity: We are always to use our material gifts s to worship and praise God and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Matthew; Principle #45; Mt. 19:16-26; p. 1320
Biblical Priorities: We are never to allow material possessions to keep us from making God and His will a priority in our lives.
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Matthew; Principle #56; Mt. 27:1-10; p. 1334
Loving Money: We are to be aware of the power of money in causing us to rationalize sinful decisions and to deceive ourselves regarding the ultimate results.
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Mark; Principle #20; Mk. 10:17-31; p. 1360
Material Possessions: If we are blessed with wealth, we must realize that money will never enable us to inherit eternal life.
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Luke; Principle #27; Lk. 12:13-21; p. 1405
Eternal Investments: When God blesses us with material possessions that exceed our personal needs, we are to use our excess wealth to build God's eternal kingdom.
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Luke; Principle #36; Lk. 16:1-15; p. 1413
Treasures in Heaven: When making decisions as they relate to our material possessions, we should do so with a perspective on eternity.
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Luke; Principle #37; Lk. 16:19-31; p. 1414
Loving Money: If we are blessed with wealth, we must not allow it to harden our hearts and to cause us to miss God's gift of eternal salvation.
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Romans; Principle #32; Rom 15:25-29; p. 1559
Material Obligations: To live in God's will, we are to reciprocate materially when we have been helped spiritually.
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James; Principle #11; Jms. 4:13-17; p. 1735
Money and Humility: When we accumulate and use material possessions, we are to reflect Christlike humility.
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James; Principle #12; Jms. 5:1-6; p. 1735
Materialistic Idolatry: Spiritual leaders should warn people never to allow materialism to deprive them of eternal life.
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