Certain Sound Ep. 33 FACT or FICTION: Money is the Root of Evil


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Dec 18 2024 73 mins  

The podcast explores the intersection of money, faith, and ethics through a biblical perspective. Starting with the role of money in life and worship, it delves into scriptural teachings about just financial practices, the dangers of the love of money, and the spiritual consequences of unethical economic behaviors. The discussion transitions into the importance of contentment, stewardship, and prioritizing God’s kingdom over material wealth. It concludes with reflections on faithfulness and the profound spiritual implications of how Christians manage their resources.

Hosts: Joshua Abrego, PhD and Morgan Ellis, M.Div.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:01 - Money and Provision: Defining Biblical Economics
00:06:00 - Unjust Weights and Measures in the Bible
00:13:00 - The Abomination of Corrupted Worship through Money
00:19:00 - Time as Sacred and Linked to Money
00:26:00 - The Love of Money: A Christian Ethical Perspective
00:34:00 - Poverty, Wealth, and Faith in a Biblical Context
00:44:00 - Upward Mobility vs. Contentment in God's Will
00:53:00 - Modesty, Luxury, and Social Status in a Christian Lens
01:05:00 - The Role of Faithfulness in Financial Stewardship
01:12:00 - Closing Thoughts on Prioritizing God's Kingdom

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