This chapter explores Jesus' teachings on money, highlighting the riddle of having a good eye, the concept of serving God versus serving wealth, and the crucial decision between serving God and Mammon. It delves into the interconnectedness of money, security, and following Jesus, emphasizing the importance of wisdom in understanding his teachings on financial matters and family relationships.
Sermon on the Mount E28 – In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “mammon,” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we put our trust in our wealth? What does Jesus mean by “unrighteous wealth?” And what can it look like to be free from the love of money? In this uncut episode, join Tim and Jon in a long-form dialogue exploring the Parable of the Shrewd Manager and how we can only have one ultimate allegiance—God or money.
Timestamps
- Chapter 1: Hate One and Love the Other (00:00-13:44)
- Chapter 2: What is Mammon? (13:44-20:34)
- Chapter 3: Wealth and the Dishonest Manager (20:34-42:50)
Referenced Resources
Show Music
- “Buschwick” by cocabona
- “Red Gamba” by Lalinea
- Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
- BibleProject theme song by TENTS
Show Credits
Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. Production of today's episode is by producer Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olson also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.
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