TY  - BOOK
AU  - Alcorn,Randy C.
TI  - Money, possessions, and eternity
SN  - 0842353607 (pbk.)
AV  - BR115.W4 A436 2003
U1  - 241/.68 21
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Wheaton, Ill.
PB  - Tyndale House Publishers
KW  - Wealth
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Christianity
KW  - Biblical teaching
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 477-485) and indexes; 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
N2  - Offers a biblical view of money and possessions, including discussion of debt, investments, inheritance, materialism, and charity
ER  -