Economic Faith
Christopher B. Harbin
Matthew 6:24-34; 7:7-14
Economics and prosperity are persistent themes in the Bible. They are consistent topics that come up in our own daily existence. We concern ourselves with preparing for a future and with more basic issues of survival from day to day. In the process, we worry over paying bills, purchasing at a discount, interest rates, insurance against major losses, protecting ourselves from those wanting to cheat or steal, and having enough left over to share with others. All too often, we seek God's intervention in having enough to take care of our needs, but ignore anything more God would have to say in regard the use of our resources.
We are comfortable hearing that God expects us to tithe and take up special offerings, as well as help people once in a while. Beyond that, we are not very interested in how God might have anything to say to the rest of our economic lives. We are much more concerned with knowing what is legal than what is holy, righteous, or Godly in regard to our economic resources. In the process, we miss the bulk of what the Bible would say in relation to economics and the application of our income and wealth.
Often as not, we seek security in economic issues. We seek the power and influence that comes with wealth. We want a safety net for ourselves, our family, and our friends. We worry over having to pay taxes, fees, and who else is looking into our pockets to pay for their expenses and lifestyles. We worry over stock markets, the cost of groceries, and rising costs of healthcare. These are often first world problems, as a full third of the world population is simply wondering if they will eat today. We don't really concern ourselves with the plight of others, however, for our focus remains on our own economic struggles and issues of personal security.
These concerns seem much too mundane to be spiritual concerns. The do not strike us as relevant to a study of the Scriptures. We real ...
Christopher B. Harbin
Matthew 6:24-34; 7:7-14
Economics and prosperity are persistent themes in the Bible. They are consistent topics that come up in our own daily existence. We concern ourselves with preparing for a future and with more basic issues of survival from day to day. In the process, we worry over paying bills, purchasing at a discount, interest rates, insurance against major losses, protecting ourselves from those wanting to cheat or steal, and having enough left over to share with others. All too often, we seek God's intervention in having enough to take care of our needs, but ignore anything more God would have to say in regard the use of our resources.
We are comfortable hearing that God expects us to tithe and take up special offerings, as well as help people once in a while. Beyond that, we are not very interested in how God might have anything to say to the rest of our economic lives. We are much more concerned with knowing what is legal than what is holy, righteous, or Godly in regard to our economic resources. In the process, we miss the bulk of what the Bible would say in relation to economics and the application of our income and wealth.
Often as not, we seek security in economic issues. We seek the power and influence that comes with wealth. We want a safety net for ourselves, our family, and our friends. We worry over having to pay taxes, fees, and who else is looking into our pockets to pay for their expenses and lifestyles. We worry over stock markets, the cost of groceries, and rising costs of healthcare. These are often first world problems, as a full third of the world population is simply wondering if they will eat today. We don't really concern ourselves with the plight of others, however, for our focus remains on our own economic struggles and issues of personal security.
These concerns seem much too mundane to be spiritual concerns. The do not strike us as relevant to a study of the Scriptures. We real ...
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