Biblical Foundations for Understanding Money
Many Christians don’t have a strong understanding of what the Bible says about money. They may believe that “money is the root of all evil” and do their best to avoid it. When, in fact, it is “the love of money” that is “the root of all evil.” (1Timothy 6:10) Or, they may believe that if they give then they’ll receive everything they give back, maybe even tenfold! In actuality, 1 Corinthians 10:9 tells us that God rewards us in order that we may be sufficiently equipped with abundance for every good work. Below are are a few books, podcasts, Bible studies, and videos that add more context to the key Biblical money foundations we hold to here at Acts 10.
Books
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Great for personal use, small groups, or churches, Managing God’s Money offers practical wisdom for being faithful with your finances.
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In Christians in an Age of Wealth, Craig Blomberg addresses tough questions about the place and purpose of wealth and material possessions in a Christian's life. He points to the goodness of wealth, as God originally designed it, but also surveys the Bible's many warnings against making an idol out of money.
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In this practical and hopeful book, best-selling author Paul David Tripp shows us how to view and interact with money in a God-honoring way. Through chapters that expose the depths of our heart struggles and our need for grace, this book offers a roadmap to find peace, generosity, and joy in the world that God created.
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John Cortines and Gregory Baumer met as Harvard MBA candidates in a men’s Bible study and stopped asking “How much should I give?” and started asking “How much do I need to keep?” With their top-notch education and rising careers, Cortines and Baumer were guaranteed comfort and security for the rest of their lives. However, when their plans for saving and spending collided with God’s purposes for extravagant generosity, they were each compelled to make a life-changing decision that challenges the values held by mainstream America and many Christian commentators. Cortines and Baumer show not only how to radically give but explain how to do so responsibly.
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The whole world has a stake in the war against poverty and leaders across the globe are looking for a permanent solution. That’s why economist Barry Asmus and theologian Wayne Grudem have teamed up to outline a robust proposal for fighting poverty on a national level. These two experts believe the solution lies in a comprehensive development plan that integrates the principles of a free market system with the Bible’s teachings on social ethics. Speaking to the importance of personal freedom, the rule of law, private property, moral virtue, and education, this book offers a clear path for promoting economic prosperity and safeguarding a country’s long-term stability―a sustainable solution for a world looking for the way forward.
Podcasts
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A podcast by Converge Church.
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Short summary of a biblical understanding of money.
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Podcast interview with Jim Newheiser, author of Money, Debt, and Finances.
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Sermon by John Mark Comer.
Bible Studies
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The whole book of Luke! If you are looking for what Jesus has to say about money, I recommend starting by prayerfully reading through the book of Luke.
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There are teen and kid versions of this study as well. This is a helpful primer to understanding money from a biblical perspective.