Handling Earthly Treasure: Biblical Certainties about Money
Overview
The familiar warning “The love of money is the root of all evil” is often repeated as Scripture’s definitive word about finances; but God has much more to say about money—its purpose, its pitfalls, and its proper use. The Bible includes a wealth of principles to guide the believer’s financial choices.
In Handling Earthly Treasure, Alan Patterson presents a biblical view of finances. Patterson shares biblical truth on issues such as giving, owning property, borrowing and lending, financial planning, profiting from a business, and responding to poverty.
In a world consumed with personal gain and faced with significant economic challenges, this book serves as a timeless resource for believers—a Bible-based guide to making wise decisions about money.
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- Presents a biblical view of finance
- Discusses various issues related to money and financial planning
- Provides Scripture references for every topic
- The Right Use of Money: Financial Planning
- Cautions about the Wrong Use of Money
- Guidelines for Christian Giving
- The Joy of Voluntary Giving
- A Biblical View of Debt
- Capitalism or Socialism?
Top Highlights
“The Scriptures offer solid evidence for tithing in the examples of Abraham and Jacob. Both of these men may have tithed: Abraham tithed for sure, and Jacob promised to tithe. But more importantly, they both tithed before Moses gave the tithing requirements of the Law.” (Page 39)
“giving, and giving generously, to the Lord and to the needy, is part of spiritual devotion and worship.’” (Page 40)
“the biblical emphasis is not on tithing, but on giving cheerfully, liberally, and proportionately.” (Page 40)
“he has no obligation to provide for those who can provide for themselves (2 Thess. 3:10” (Page 8)
“tithing is commendable because it has brought spiritual joy to many believers.” (Page 38)
- Title: Handling Earthly Treasure: Biblical Certainties about Money
- Author: Alan Patterson
- Publisher: BJU Press
- Publication Date: 2011
- Pages: 152