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Poverty Theology
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Prosperity Theology
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THE AMERICAN DREAM
"Theology"
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BALANCED BIBLICAL
Stewardship Theology
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View of Prosperity...
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Non-materialistic,disdain for possessions
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Prosperity is the reward of the righteous
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The pursuit of household possessions and family pleasures is acceptable
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Possessions are a trust given by God in varying proportions
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In a word, possessions are...
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A curse
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A reward
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A right
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A privilege
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View about purchases
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Lowest quality
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Top quality
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Quantity
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Wisest
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| "Proof text" scriptural references |
Sell all and give to the poor.
Luke 18:18-22
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Ask, seek, knock.
Matthew 7:7,8
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Worse than an infidel if you don't care for your own family. I Tim. 5:8
(Also see Haggai 1 - God's people busy with their own households.)
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Parable of the talents.
Matthew 25:14-30
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Needs are met by...
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Thinking you don't have any needs. |
Seed faith.
Give to get.
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Credit & Borrowing.
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Faithfully using and giving from what you've received. |
| Primary Role |
Rejector |
Owner |
Accumulator |
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Steward (manager) |
| Preoccupation |
Daily needs |
Money |
Comfort and convenience |
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Wisdom |
| Attitude |
Carefree.
Proverbs 3:5,6
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Driven.
Proverbs 10:17
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Entangled.
Mark 4:19. Hag. 1.
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Faithful.
Luke 16:10,11
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