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Money, possessions, and eternity / Randy Alcorn.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, c2003.Edition: Rev. and updatedDescription: xvi, 503 p. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0842353607 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 241/.68 21
LOC classification:
  • BR 115.W4 A436 2003
Contents:
Money : why is it so important to God? -- The weakness of asceticism -- The nature of materialism -- The dangers of materialism -- Materialism in the church -- Prosperity theology : the gospel of wealth -- Two treasuries, two perspectives, two masters -- The steward's eternal destiny -- The steward's eternal rewards -- The steward and the Master -- The pilgrim mentality -- Tithing : the training wheels of giving -- Giving : reciprocating God's grace -- Helping the poor and reaching the lost -- Ministry finances and fund-raising : special ethical concerns -- Making money, owning possessions, and choosing a lifestyle -- Debt : borrowing and lending -- Saving, retiring, and insuring -- Gambling, investing, and leaving money -- Battling materialism in the Christian family -- Teaching children about money and possessions.
Item type: Books
Holdings
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Judith Thomas Library General Stacks Books BR 115 .W4 A436 2003 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA002153 Available AUA002153

Includes bibliographical references (p. 477-485) and indexes.

Money : why is it so important to God? -- The weakness of asceticism -- The nature of materialism -- The dangers of materialism -- Materialism in the church -- Prosperity theology : the gospel of wealth -- Two treasuries, two perspectives, two masters -- The steward's eternal destiny -- The steward's eternal rewards -- The steward and the Master -- The pilgrim mentality -- Tithing : the training wheels of giving -- Giving : reciprocating God's grace -- Helping the poor and reaching the lost -- Ministry finances and fund-raising : special ethical concerns -- Making money, owning possessions, and choosing a lifestyle -- Debt : borrowing and lending -- Saving, retiring, and insuring -- Gambling, investing, and leaving money -- Battling materialism in the Christian family -- Teaching children about money and possessions.