Bible Econ the Bible Is Essay

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The person who spends what he or she does not have is a fool; it is crucial to not buy too much on credit.

This message is more important now even than it was in the time of Christ. Now that credit card abuse is rampant and the sub-prime mortgage crisis taught about foolish borrowing, Christians understand the importance of Biblical messages regarding personal financial management.

Moreover, Luke points out that Jesus spoke these words about foolish spending while also preaching the importance of being reborn in the spirit. Being reborn in the spirit requires a whole new outlook on life, which entails new approaches to work and money.

Money is to be viewed as a form of spiritual energy. When Jesus said, "On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made," He refers to tithing and also to the metaphorical use of money (1 Corinthians 16:2).
Money is not just for buying things; Jesus teaches that saving money is a type of spiritual service. The saver trusts in the future, rather than squandering money on needless material goods. To use money wisely is to respect the fruits of our labor.

Individuals who understand the limits of their individual incomes will be able to follow the advice outlined in Luke 14:28-30. Earnings should be used to pay necessary daily expenses such as food, shelter, and clothing. A good portion of earnings shall be donated in the form of charity, in the spirit of Christ. Another portion of earnings is used for personal savings. Most importantly, the individual should….....

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