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Tables of Contents for Money, Possessions, and Eternity
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
ix
Preface to the Revised and Updated Edition
xi
Introduction
xv
Part One: The Challenge of Money and Possessions
Money: Why Is It So Important to God?
3
12
The Weakness of Asceticism
15
14
The Nature of Materialism
29
12
The Dangers of Materialism
41
18
Materialism in the Church
59
16
Prosperity Theology: The Gospel of Wealth
75
18
Part Two: Seeing Money and Possessions in Eternity's Light
Two Treasuries, Two Perspectives, Two Masters
93
14
The Steward's Eternal Destiny
107
16
The Steward's Eternal Rewards
123
16
The Steward and the Master
139
20
The Pilgrim Mentality
159
14
Part Three: Giving and Sharing Our Money and Possessions
Tithing: The Training Wheels of Giving
173
22
Giving: Reciprocating God's Grace
195
28
Helping the Poor and Reaching the Lost
223
20
Ministry Finances and Fund-Raising: Special Ethical Concerns
243
38
Part Four: Handling Our Money and Possessions
Making Money, Owning Possessions, and Choosing a Lifestyle
281
24
Debt: Borrowing and Lending
305
22
Saving, Retiring, and Insuring
327
26
Gambling, Investing, and Leaving Money
353
28
Battling Materialism in the Christian Family
381
12
Teaching Children about Money and Possessions
393
14
Conclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?
407
42
Appendixes
A. Financial Integrity and Accountability in Churches and Ministries
425
4
B. The Use of Ministry Funds for Buildings
429
4
C. Lending Money, Charging Interest, and Co-signing a Loan
433
4
D. Practical Guidelines to Control Spending
437
6
E. Should Giving Always Be Kept Secret?
443
6
Study Guide
449
28
Notes
477
10
Scripture Index
487
2
Subject Index
489
2
About the Author
491