Economic Parables: The Monetary Teachings of Jesus Christ
Overview
Ever wondered how to pay the bills? Felt the world is unfair in economic rewards? Been indecisive about investing wisely? These types of economic questions are addressed in Economic Parables.
Listening directly to Jesus’ words, readers are invited to reflect on a number of economic parables to understand life in a globalized economy. Some of the answers will be surprising, in part because Jesus was a more sophisticated economist than he is given credit for by the modern world. Many economic problems and decisions can be viewed in light of the gospel.
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- Parable and reflection for each chapter
- Questions for group or personal study
- Suggestions for further study
Top Highlights
“What the young man, and we today, ought to be asking is this: Lord, because I am held hostage by all that I have and all that I am, what can I do? We need to recognize that we are captive and that our freedom lies only in Christ—and that our aspiration should lie not in ambition but in communion with him.” (Page 16)
“We are not to keep a spiritual set of accounts. Second, we should never fail to recognize God’s sovereignty over us nor his right to distribute justice as he sees fit. Finally, we must distance ourselves from envy.” (Page 54)
“Jesus is saying that his followers must use wealth as a tool for spiritual purposes just as wisely as do the worldly.” (Page 26)
“parabole, which means the putting of one thing alongside another for comparison or illustration” (Page 9)
“The problem with socialism is that it is based on a view that humanity can improve and can strive, through its own will and power, to create a ‘good society.’ Scripture does not share this view because the purpose of life is reserved to God and because we are sinful individuals; therefore, our sinful nature will defeat any realization of such a society.” (Page 14)
Very thought-provoking . . .
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- Title: Economic Parables: The Monetary Teachings of Jesus Christ
- Author: David Cowan
- Publisher: Paternoster Press
- Publication Date: 2007
- Pages: 265