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The Right Amount of Debt
ArticleCan biblical principles help us determine how much to borrow or when to borrow? Several of the biblical foundations...
Unproductive Use of Proceeds
ArticleGod’s intent is that finance be a form of sharing, over time, among borrowers and lenders. There is only something to...
Finance and the Fall
ArticleUp to this point we have considered finance as God originally intended. But, we know that the Fall of humanity has...
Wealth is No Indication of God’s Favor or Blessing
ArticleSome churches preach what may be called a “health and wealth gospel,” claiming that God always rewards his people...
From an Attitude of Discontentment to Contentment
ArticleGratitude leads to contentment. Contentment is a delicious feeling in itself, and it is the antidote to greed and envy....
Legitimate Wealth Can Still Be Harmful
ArticleNot all accumulation of wealth is a result of injustice. However, even when wealth is gained through legitimate means,...
Wealth Gained Through Unjust Means Is Harmful
ArticleSome national leaders attain provision or wealth through unjust means such as exploitation, force, corruption, theft and...
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Injustice, Greed, the Common Good, and Integrity (Jeremiah 5-8)
Bible CommentaryInjustice Failing to acknowledge God as the source of good harvests, the people of Judah soon lost any sense of...
The Wise Worker is Modest (Proverbs)
Bible CommentaryThe proverbs commend modesty, both in attitude (avoid excessive pride) and in the use of money (avoid lavish spending)....
Set Your Mind on Things Above: Heavenly Living for Earthly Good (Colossians 3:1–16)
Bible CommentaryThis call to reorientation means that we reshape our lives to think and do according to Jesus’ ethics in situations he...
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John the Baptist Teaches Workplace Ethics (Luke 3:8-14)
Bible CommentaryMuch of Luke consists of Jesus’ teaching. As it happens, the first teaching in Luke is directly about work, although...
Best of Daily Reflections: Needy or Greedy? Knowing When Enough Is Enough
Daily ReflectionThe second half of the Lord’s Prayer shifts from aspects of the spiritual life to physical and social concerns.