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What does the Bible really say about money? This completely revised and updated version of the classic best-seller provides a Christian perspective about money and material possessions based on the author's painstaking study of the Bible. Randy Alcorn uses the Scriptures to approach this often... read more
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What does the Bible really say about money? This completely revised and updated version of the classic best-seller provides a Christian perspective about money and material possessions based on the author's painstaking study of the Bible. Randy Alcorn uses the Scriptures to approach this often... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
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- Paula: Add a description of this character.
- Matthew
- John Wesley
- Mark
- James
- Nanci
- Lazarus
- Luke
- Peter
- Malachi
- Solomon: Son of King David, the wisest man during his time.
- David: The shepherd who become a king.
- Haggai
- Levi
- Swaggart
- Zacchaeus
- A. W. Tozer: An American pastor & author.
- Martin Luther
- C. S. Lewis
- Mary
- Simon
- Jeremiah
- Joan
- Roberts
- Phil
- John Bunyan
- Hudson Taylor
- Joseph
- Gideon
- Jim Bakker
- Timothy
- Mother Teresa
Setting & Locations edit
- America
- Israel
- Jerusalem
- Heaven
- United States
- Sudan
- Ecclesiastes
- Egypt
- China
- Wall Street
- India
- Mammon
- London
- Corinth
First Sentence edit
Were we the Bible's editors, we might be tempted to cut out much of what it says about money and possessions.
Table of Contents edit
Acknowledgments
Preface to the Revised adn Updated Edition
Introduction
Part One: The Challenge of Money and Possessions
1. Money: Why is it so Important to God?
2. The Weakness of Asceticism
3. The Nature of Materialism
4. The Dangers of Materialism
5. Materialsim in the Church
6. Posperity Theology: The Gospel of Wealth
Part Two: Seeing Money and Possession's in Eternity's Light
7. Two Treasuries, Two Perspectives, Two Masters
8. The Steward's Eternal Destiny
9. The Steward's Eternal Rewards
10. The Steward and the Master
11. The Pilgrim Mentality
Part Three: Giving and Sharing Our Money and Possessions
12. Tithing: The Training Wheels of Giving
13. Giving: Reciprocating God's Grace
14. Helping the Poor and Reaching the Lost
15. Ministry Finances and Fund-Raising: Special Ethical Concerns
Part Four: Handling Our Money and Possessions
16. Making Money, Owning Possessions, adn Choosing a Lifestyle
17. Debt: Borrowing and Lending
18. Saving, Retiring, and Insuring
19. Gambling, Investing, and Leaving Money
20. Battling Materialism in the Christian Family
21. Teaching Children about Money and Possessions
Conclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?
Appendixes
A. Financial Integrity and Accountability in Churches and Ministries
B. The Use of Ministry Funds for Buildings
C. Lending Money, Charging Interest, and Co-signing a Loan
D. Practical Guidelines to Control Spending
E. Should Giving Always Be Kept Secret?
Study Guide
Notes
Scripture Index
Topic Index
About the Author
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Ken Guenther's 2012 reading list. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Randy Alcorn (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; Rev Upd edition
Country: United States
Publication Date: February 1, 2003
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 524
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; Rev Upd edition
Country: United States
Publication Date: February 1, 2003
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 524
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- Dewey: 241.68
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