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Money, Possessions, and Eternity: A Comprehensive Guide to What the Bible Says about Financial Stewardship, Generosity, Materialism, Retirement, Financial Planning, Gambling, Debt, and More Kindle Edition

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This practical and refreshing theology of money contains topical and Scripture indexes, a study guide, and five helpful appendixes.

Randy Alcorn presents a biblical and comprehensive view of money and possessions, including the following:
  • Why is money so important to God?
  • How can we be liberated from materialism?
  • What should we do about debt?
  • How much does God want us to give?
  • What about gambling? Investing? Insurance? Saving? Retirement? Inheritance?
Who wants to settle for fleeting treasures on earth . . . when God offers everlasting treasures in heaven? It’s time to rethink our perspectives on money and possessions. In this thoroughly researched classic, Randy Alcorn shows us how to view these things accurately―as God’s provision for our good, the good of others, and his glory.

About the Author
Randy Alcorn is an author and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to teaching principles of God’s Word and assisting the church in ministering to unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled, and unsupported people around the world. A New York Times bestselling author of over 50 books, including Heaven, The Treasure Principle, If God Is Good, Happiness, and the award-winning novel Safely Home, his books sold exceed eleven million copies and have been translated into over seventy languages. Randy resides in Oregon with his wife, Nanci.
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Money, Possessions, and Eternity has affected my life and ministry more than any other book besides the Bible. Ron Blue, founder, Ronald Blue Trust

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Who wants to settle for fleeting treasures on earth...
When God offers everlasting treasures in heaven?

It's time to rethink our perspectives on money and possessions. In this thoroughly researched and extensively updated classic, Randy Alcorn shows us how to view them accurately--as God's provision for our good, the good of others, and his glory.

Alcorn presents a biblical and comprehensive view of money and possessions, including:

Why is money so important to God? Is prosperity theology right or wrong? How can we be liberated from materialism?
What should we do about debt?
How much does God want us to give?
How can we best help the poor and reach the lost?
What about gambling? investing? insurance?
saving? retirement? inheritance?
How can we leave our children a true heritage?
How can we use money in ways that God rewards?

This practical and refreshing theology of money contains topical and Scripture indexes, a study guide, and five helpful appendices.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale House Publishers; Revised edition (November 13, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 13, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6717 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 494 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0842353607
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RANDY ALCORN is an author and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching principles of God's Word and assisting the church in ministering to unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled, and unsupported people around the world. His ministry focus is communicating the strategic importance of using our earthly time, money, possessions, and opportunities to invest in need-meeting ministries that count for eternity. He accomplishes this by analyzing, teaching, and applying biblical truth. Before starting EPM in 1990, Randy served as a pastor for fourteen years. He has a bachelor of theology and a master of arts in biblical studies from Multnomah University and an honorary doctorate from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and has taught on the adjunct faculties of both.

A New York Times bestselling author, Randy has written more than sixty books, including Heaven, The Treasure Principle, and the award-winning novel Safely Home. His books have been translated into over seventy languages and have sold over twelve million copies. Randy has written for many magazines, including EPM's Eternal Perspectives. He is active on Facebook and Twitter and has been a guest on more than seven hundred radio, television, and online programs.

Randy resides in Gresham, Oregon. He and his wife Nanci (who is now with Jesus) have two married daughters and five grandsons. Randy enjoys hanging out with his family, biking, underwater photography, research, listening to audiobooks, and reading.

You may contact Eternal Perspective Ministries at www.epm.org or 39065 Pioneer Blvd, Suite 100, Sandy Oregon 97055, or 503-668-5200.

Follow Randy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/randyalcorn; on Twitter: www.twitter.com/randyalcorn; and on his blog: www.epm.org/blog.

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I like this book I read it one hour each day for four weeks. The other can be a little long-winded he repeats a lot of his points but overall good book. One thing I liked about the book is he sites all of his biblical references anytime he brings up something from the Bible he includes the verse right next to it so you're not having to wonder does the Bible really say that? I thought this book was going to be a bunch of propaganda and guilt you into giving more to your church but it turns out it wasn't like that at all. I mean don't get me wrong it does show why we should give but the author basically just says this is what the Bible says this is how I've been blessed by changing some things in my life style these are stories of other people who have been blessed by making changes in I thought this book was going to be a bunch of propaganda and guilt you into giving more to your church but it turns out it wasn't like that at all. I mean don't get me wrong it does show why we should give but the author basically just says this is what the Bible says this is how I've been blessed by changing some things in my life style these are stories of other people who have been blessed by making changes in their finances and you can make a choice to do the same or not. I would read it again but probably not within the next two years because it's kind of long for my taste but overall very good book.
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Andrew Condren
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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I got this for a class my wife is taking, she has been filling me in along the way. I will be reading it when she is done! For someone looking for a biblical view of money this is the read for you!
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S. Peek
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For All Christians
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2008
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This challenging and thought provoking book should be considered a must read for all Christians.

It deals with the topic of money and possessions. According to the author, Scripture says more about 'how we are to view and handle money and possessions than about any other single thing.' In fact, Mr. Alcorn says that Jesus devoted 'a full 15 percent of his recorded words on this one subject.' Another statistic that will amaze many is that there are twice as many verses in the Bible on 'money than to faith and prayer combined.' Obviously it is very important. Even more obvious to anyone who reads this book will be that most American Christians either do not realize the Biblical position on this subject or do not adhere to these teachings.

I suspect that virtually all readers will feel that there toes are stepped on a bit here as I do. Much of the book contains things that we probably do not want, but desperately need, to hear. The central premise of this text is found in Matthew 6:19-20: 'Do not store up for yourselves treasures on Earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal.'

This is truly a life changing book. I would recommend it for every Christian. For a briefer introduction to this topic, I also heartily endorse another one by Randy Alcorn,  The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving (LifeChange Books) . Buy this for yourself. Buy a few more for gifts. Share it with many.
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Michael G. Kelly, D.Min., Th.M., M.B.A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Be careful with this one ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2012
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Randy Alcorn does a most excellent work in successfully communicating many of the intangibles around the proper handling of money and possessions for the Christian, in light of eternity. Eternity is key to every concise argument made - it's a matter of "a right perspective - an eternal perspective." He is clearly gifted with keen insight and skill in helping each of us carefully evaluate our potential for mindless routine behavior, devoid of biblical expectations.
Of the vast material read over the last year, this book has had the greatest impact upon me from a behavioral standpoint. There are many things we read that might change our thinking, or impact our attitude about a given matter. However, there are few writings, apart from the Bible with the latent potential to impact behavior to the degree of this book. The message has everything to do with how we handle the financial resources, talent, time, and any other area of life for which we are considered stewards. Unfortunately, much of the Christian life is lived incongruent to so much of what we say we believe. Is it no wonder so many of us have lost our Christian witness before a waiting and watching world. Our actions speak louder than our words. In most cases, the surrounding culture has much greater influence upon us to accept their lifestyles as the norm, rather than the church influencing the surrounding culture.
Indeed, how we handle money says much about our character toward people and toward our King - Jesus. As noted in the text by Richard Halverson, "...Money is an exact index to a man's character." To this end, Alcorn categorically defines and addresses each and every area of stewardship in the life of a Christian and offers the appropriate biblical support for each.
Alcorn carefully defines the destructive nature of materialism in the American culture and within the modern-day church. Both spectrums, from asceticism to materialism are dangerous in the life of the Christian. The instruction to the reader is addressed from the proper perspective of a steward who owns nothing but is working on behalf of the true owner. The steward is entrusted with all that he has and must eventually give an account for his actions - whether wise, or unwise. Alcorn's approach is to help the reader better understand the spirit of the text in that it's not just about the money. The product (Scripture would suggest fruit; Matt. 7:16; John 15:1-8) of the Christian's life is the result or consequence of a relationship with someone (viz., Jesus Christ) and His ultimate authority and kingship in the lives of His faithful servants. Essentially, all people everywhere have a couple of options or motivations for serving one of two masters; Jesus Christ, or the common coin. There are consequential destinations and rewards for each which must be reconciled.
Alcorn's portrayal of the Christian as a pilgrim is also a fitting and meaningful analogy in that his thinking suggests we are not to sink our roots to deeply in this earthly soil as it only further complicates the process of up-rooting and moving on. Yet, this is our default tendency - to settle-in and make this world our home. The proper mindset of a pilgrim is critical to the overall success of the mission of the individual, family, and church.
Additional attention is given to a myriad of issues including lifestyle, missions, retirement, insurance, and a litany of other areas impacted by our attitude toward money, possessions, and one's perspective upon eternity.
As previously mentioned, few books have been as convincing to the point of behavioral modification. This book had a REAL impact upon me and my general outlook not just toward money, but toward life renewed as an operational steward of the Kingdom.
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nandan69
5.0 out of 5 stars You must have this in your library.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2016
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I really like this book mostly because it is comprehensive, covering nearly every money subject except budgeting. I believe there are enough budgeting books out there already. But if you want to see what the Bible has to say about money from nearly every angle, this book has it covered. I'm not sure I agree with every conclusion Randy comes to about giving, but you won't come away with the same perspective on money in general after reading it. I finished it a month ago and am still contemplating every day about how I should honor God with what money He has given me. I would say this a great complement to the books written by Larry Burkett and Ron Blue.

I have led three Sunday School series on money, have been certified as a money counselor in our church and still came away with many new ideas after reading this book. I am recommending it to many of my friends. Now I'm ready to create a whole new Sunday School series based on this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Happy With My Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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Book arrived as advertised---"used in new condition." Plus, it landed in my mailbox 3 or 4 days earlier than expected. Would definitely order from this seller again.
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dwb
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book in every way
Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2023
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Well worth the price in every way
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H. Zudrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Verwalter Information
Reviewed in Germany on February 18, 2022
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Wer sich als das versteht, was Gott uns eigentlich aufgetragen hat, nämlich als seine "Vermögens-Verwalter" und nicht "Eigentümer", für den ist dieses Buch ein absolutes MUSS ! Es ist allerdings aufgrund seiner Informationsfülle nicht wirklich leicht zu lesen - immerhin ist es in Abschnitte eingeteilt. Also ich hab es 2 x lesen müssen - aber das hab ich auch echt gerne getan. Mehr als empfehlenswert ! (Gilt übrigens auch für die Deutsche Version "Geld, Besitz und Ewigkeit")
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Roberto C. De Oliveira
5.0 out of 5 stars Wealth of Bible, personal and practical applications!
Reviewed in Brazil on September 15, 2018
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A wealth of biblical foundations, personal experiences and practical applications! Recommend to anyone who handles money!
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Helen Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2017
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Life changing message. I now know that if I’m not giving I’m stealing from God and depriving myself of treasure and rewards in Heaven. May sound corny, but you can’t afford not to get this book, read it and ACT upon it.
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Author Matthew Robert Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read
Reviewed in Australia on August 22, 2020
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This was a thoughtful, entertaining, deep and profound book about eternal rewards and the joys of living the right life here and now.
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