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But Andrew, that is totally unamerican (for which I am super grateful!). Our prosperity has blinded us to the needs of the world and to the reality of God's blessing. Surely it is the attitude of Prov 30 that Jesus is expressing when he taught his disciples to ask for their daily bread. Thank you very much for some much needed grist for the mill.

But Andrew, that is totally unamerican (for which I am super grateful!). Our prosperity has blinded us to the needs of the world and to the reality of God's blessing. Surely it is the attitude of Prov 30 that Jesus is expressing when he taught his disciples to ask for their daily bread. Thank you very much for some much needed grist for the mill.

Jimmy and Derm, thanks for weighing in.

Jimmy, I presume that what you've shared is a quote. But I'm not sure where your quote comes from and I'd be interested to know the reference.

Derm, I agree with this logic and would even add that there are a number of examples of God blessing people with wealth in the Bible - so I'm not saying that wealth and good stewardship is bad (although, the Bible is also clear about how hard it is for a wealthy person to be a true Christian).

And so I'm balancing those truths with the fact that in comparison to the rest of the world, North American's already make obscene amounts of money - and have more than enough excess to solve many pressing issues such as world hunger...and yet, world hunger continues.

I also look at the fact that pretty consistently across North America, about 20% of church congregations are supporting 80% of the work of their local churches.

There's a disconnect here in what we have verses what we are willing to give back and it's for that reason that I think that taking some time to focus more on a Proverbs 30:7-9 attitude would be a healthy thing for us.

If we were to do that, I believe we'd do less thinking about needing more money to help others while maintaining lifestyles of excess, and find ways to take what we already have and get on with the business of helping others.

Jimmy and Derm, thanks for weighing in.

Jimmy, I presume that what you've shared is a quote. But I'm not sure where your quote comes from and I'd be interested to know the reference.

Derm, I agree with this logic and would even add that there are a number of examples of God blessing people with wealth in the Bible - so I'm not saying that wealth and good stewardship is bad (although, the Bible is also clear about how hard it is for a wealthy person to be a true Christian).

And so I'm balancing those truths with the fact that in comparison to the rest of the world, North American's already make obscene amounts of money - and have more than enough excess to solve many pressing issues such as world hunger...and yet, world hunger continues.

I also look at the fact that pretty consistently across North America, about 20% of church congregations are supporting 80% of the work of their local churches.

There's a disconnect here in what we have verses what we are willing to give back and it's for that reason that I think that taking some time to focus more on a Proverbs 30:7-9 attitude would be a healthy thing for us.

If we were to do that, I believe we'd do less thinking about needing more money to help others while maintaining lifestyles of excess, and find ways to take what we already have and get on with the business of helping others.

To each is his own desire & need given his particular situation, circumstance, & condition in life. And, accordingly whatever he prays and asks in faith that may be granted him by the endless mercies and abounding grace of God.

To each is his own desire & need given his particular situation, circumstance, & condition in life. And, accordingly whatever he prays and asks in faith that may be granted him by the endless mercies and abounding grace of God.

I can appreciate this humble approach but we need to be in position to be a blessing to others and also be well furnished to do great works for the Lord. That takes money. Lots of money... in trusted hands that will do the right thing!

I can appreciate this humble approach but we need to be in position to be a blessing to others and also be well furnished to do great works for the Lord. That takes money. Lots of money... in trusted hands that will do the right thing!

But Andrew, that is totally unamerican (for which I am super grateful!). Our prosperity has blinded us to the needs of the world and to the reality of God's blessing. Surely it is the attitude of Prov 30 that Jesus is expressing when he taught his disciples to ask for their daily bread. Thank you very much for some much needed grist for the mill.

But Andrew, that is totally unamerican (for which I am super grateful!). Our prosperity has blinded us to the needs of the world and to the reality of God's blessing. Surely it is the attitude of Prov 30 that Jesus is expressing when he taught his disciples to ask for their daily bread. Thank you very much for some much needed grist for the mill.

Jimmy and Derm, thanks for weighing in.

Jimmy, I presume that what you've shared is a quote. But I'm not sure where your quote comes from and I'd be interested to know the reference.

Derm, I agree with this logic and would even add that there are a number of examples of God blessing people with wealth in the Bible - so I'm not saying that wealth and good stewardship is bad (although, the Bible is also clear about how hard it is for a wealthy person to be a true Christian).

And so I'm balancing those truths with the fact that in comparison to the rest of the world, North American's already make obscene amounts of money - and have more than enough excess to solve many pressing issues such as world hunger...and yet, world hunger continues.

I also look at the fact that pretty consistently across North America, about 20% of church congregations are supporting 80% of the work of their local churches.

There's a disconnect here in what we have verses what we are willing to give back and it's for that reason that I think that taking some time to focus more on a Proverbs 30:7-9 attitude would be a healthy thing for us.

If we were to do that, I believe we'd do less thinking about needing more money to help others while maintaining lifestyles of excess, and find ways to take what we already have and get on with the business of helping others.

Jimmy and Derm, thanks for weighing in.

Jimmy, I presume that what you've shared is a quote. But I'm not sure where your quote comes from and I'd be interested to know the reference.

Derm, I agree with this logic and would even add that there are a number of examples of God blessing people with wealth in the Bible - so I'm not saying that wealth and good stewardship is bad (although, the Bible is also clear about how hard it is for a wealthy person to be a true Christian).

And so I'm balancing those truths with the fact that in comparison to the rest of the world, North American's already make obscene amounts of money - and have more than enough excess to solve many pressing issues such as world hunger...and yet, world hunger continues.

I also look at the fact that pretty consistently across North America, about 20% of church congregations are supporting 80% of the work of their local churches.

There's a disconnect here in what we have verses what we are willing to give back and it's for that reason that I think that taking some time to focus more on a Proverbs 30:7-9 attitude would be a healthy thing for us.

If we were to do that, I believe we'd do less thinking about needing more money to help others while maintaining lifestyles of excess, and find ways to take what we already have and get on with the business of helping others.

To each is his own desire & need given his particular situation, circumstance, & condition in life. And, accordingly whatever he prays and asks in faith that may be granted him by the endless mercies and abounding grace of God.

To each is his own desire & need given his particular situation, circumstance, & condition in life. And, accordingly whatever he prays and asks in faith that may be granted him by the endless mercies and abounding grace of God.

I can appreciate this humble approach but we need to be in position to be a blessing to others and also be well furnished to do great works for the Lord. That takes money. Lots of money... in trusted hands that will do the right thing!

I can appreciate this humble approach but we need to be in position to be a blessing to others and also be well furnished to do great works for the Lord. That takes money. Lots of money... in trusted hands that will do the right thing!