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Proverbs and Ecclesiastes About Money and Possessions

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  • F. van Deursen

This article on money and possessions looks at the way in which money is attained, the blessing of the Lord, enjoying goods as a gift from God, and riches and lending.

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Having a Pilgrim Mentality about Money and Possessions

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  • Randy Alcorn

How should we view our money and possessions? This article encourages a view that is fitting for pilgrims passing through to their destination.

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Choosing a God-Honouring LIfestyle

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  • Randy Alcorn

What is a financial lifestyle that is honouring to God? This article discusses the legitimate diversity that there is in the amount of money and possessions owned by Christians.

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Did the Lucan Jesus Desire Voluntary Poverty of His Followers?

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  • Peter Liu

Often Jesus called his disciples and followers to leave everything. What is the content of this call? There are also passages in Luke and Acts that seem to require voluntary poverty. Other passages require a right attitude to the continuing possession of wealth. What was Jesus' teaching on possessions?

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Primitive Communism in Acts? Does Acts Present the Community of Goods (2:44-45; 4:32-35) as Mistaken?

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  • Steve Walton

Was it compulsory for the earliest Christians in the book of Acts to share their possessions? This article considers this question in the light of passages like Acts 2:44-45 and Acts 4:32-35, which speak of sharing of possessions among the earliest believers. This article is a response to the view that Luke presents this practice as mistaken.

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Christian Contentment

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  • Jack Sin

Christians should have an attitude of contentment towards their earthly possessions. Faced with a discontent world, the Christian should learn to have confidence in the sufficient provision of God. True contentment means finding joy and satisfaction in what God values.

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... For He is Good

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  • William W. J. van Oene

Is there contentment in our hearts? Is there any reason for thanksgiving? This article discusses happiness, possessions and mercy.

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Acts 2:44 – Commune or Communion?

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  • Klaas Stam

This article on Acts 2:44 is about responsibility with possessions, and charity.

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Christian Stewardship

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  • A. M. MacLeod

This article is about stewardship, and specifically about the stewardship of our time, talents, and possessions.

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Managing Earthly Possessions

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  • J. M. Boersema

This article looks at consumption and consumerism, moderation, and the enjoyment of possessions.

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From Generation to Generation

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  • Tom A. Zietsma

This article discusses inheritance, estate planning, and old age and money and possessions in general.

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