A Christian View of Money Author  Mark Vincent Format  paperback, 136 pages ISBN  0836194519 Producer  Herald Press Published  1999 Price  $8.99 Format  Teacher’s Guide - notebook, 135 pages ISBN 0836194527 Price  $34.99
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Audience: Adults

Setting: Individual or small group with facilitator

Scope: An easy-to-read, easy-to-understand Christian-centered dialogue about money and it’s god-like power. The book explores, from a Christian perspective, the concepts of the power of money, whole life dedication, generosity, and firstfruits living. It provides ample “food for thought” through reflections and suggestions at the end of each chapter.

Purpose: To assist the reader as they explore their existing beliefs about money and discern a set of Christian beliefs and practices regarding money.

Summary: Money is a dominant force in a consumer-minded economy. In choosing their intentions for money, people must first decide whether or not money will rule them. With money, a person can purchase a virtually real imitation of everything promised in the Kingdom of God-- no crying, plentiful feasts, and beautiful housing. But in the end, it is a hollow imitation that does not bring the peace of Christ. As a disciple of Christ, a person's faithfulness must be shaped by the love and grace first received from God. This changes the actions a person takes with money. If what we want gets between us and God, or someone else has to do without their need because we fulfilled our desire, we have embraced the notion of entitlement and forgotten that all we have is a gift from God. When we no longer see money as “ours” alone, but given to us from God, we move from consumption toward generosity in all aspects of our lives.

Contents:

1. From the Beginning
2. The Power of Money
3. God at Work
4. Kingdom Citizens
5. Creator, Provider, Redeemer, King, and Cause
6. Whole Life Dedication
7. Firstfruits Living
8. Our First Family
9. Seven Initiatives for Congregations

Tools for Teachers: A Microsoft PowerPoint presentation/outline is available by contacting the Presiding Bishopric’s office at prebish1@CofChrist.org. 

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