Money, Possessions, and Eternity - 9780842387315

Plot

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.