Money, Possessions, and Eternity
Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn, published by Tyndale House Publishers in 2003, is a revised edition that spans 503 pages. This book presents a biblical and comprehensive view of money and possessions, addressing key questions such as the significance of money to God, how to overcome materialism, and the implications of debt and giving. Alcorn encourages readers to reconsider their perspectives on wealth, emphasizing the importance of viewing money as a provision for good, both for oneself and for others.
In this practical theology of money, readers will find topical and Scripture indexes, a study guide, and five helpful appendixes. The book explores various financial topics, including investing, insurance, and retirement, while challenging the notion of fleeting earthly treasures in favor of everlasting treasures in heaven. Alcorn’s thorough research aims to guide readers in understanding stewardship and giving within a Christian context, making it a resource for those interested in personal finance and Christian living.
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This practical and refreshing theology of money contains topical and Scripture indexes, a study guide, and five helpful appendixes.
Randy Alcorn presents a biblical and comprehensive view of money and possessions, including the following:
- Why is money so important to God?
- How can we be liberated from materialism?
- What should we do about debt?
- How much does God want us to give?
- What about gambling? Investing? Insurance? Saving? Retirement? Inheritance?
Who wants to settle for fleeting treasures on earth . . . when God offers everlasting treasures in heaven? It’s time to rethink our perspectives on money and possessions. In this thoroughly researched classic, Randy Alcorn shows us how to view these things accurately―as God’s provision for our good, the good of others, and his glory.
About the Author
Randy Alcorn is an author and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to teaching principles of God’s Word and assisting the church in ministering to unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled, and unsupported people around the world. A New York Times bestselling author of over 50 books, including Heaven, The Treasure Principle, If God Is Good, Happiness, and the award-winning novel Safely Home, his books sold exceed eleven million copies and have been translated into over seventy languages. Randy resides in Oregon with his wife, Nanci.
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