Bridgetown Audio Podcast For the Sake of Others: For the Sake of the Poor
Oct 14, 2024
Explore the richness of selflessness over material wealth through personal stories of fulfillment. Reflect on the spiritual journey of love and its contrast with the allure of money. Delve into the deceptive force of mammon and its threat to true identity and community. Discover the joy of contentment and genuine relationships, advocating for engagement with those less fortunate. Finally, embrace the transformative power of service, enriching lives while countering the emptiness of materialism.
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Hidden Commitments To Family And Kids
- Mike FaceTimes his intellectually disabled brother Jeff every evening and prioritizes that connection despite a busy schedule.
- Mike also quietly lives near and spends time with three fatherless boys from his Little League team, showing sacrificial proximity.
Mammon As A Master, Not Just Money
- Jesus taught about money more than almost any other topic, framing it as a spiritual master called mammon.
- Mammon is wealth charged with power to deceive and enslave those who trust it.
Money Creates Dependence And Comparison
- Money changes behavior and creates unjust comparisons, as shown even in monkey experiments.
- Mammon aims to separate abundance from dependence, promising independence it cannot deliver.