Jesus Vs Mammon
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This document discusses the conflict between serving God and serving "Mammon", which represents greed and material wealth. It argues that pursuing economic growth and consumption above all else goes against the teachings of Jesus, such as loving your neighbor and seeking justice for the poor and oppressed. The document provides three action steps based on gospel teachings: 1) serve the community and work for the common good, 2) connect salvation with justice, and 3) train ourselves in gratitude as an alternative to constant consumption and worry over material goods.
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Definition of Christian Ethics
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The fruit of a people that have inwardly committed their lives to Christ and are outwardly aligning their actions with His teachings.
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Managing of finances
The document discusses three key principles regarding money and possessions according to the Bible: 1) God owns everything, 2) All things come from God, and 3) We and all that we have belong to God. It then provides guidance on wisely managing finances, including having a budget, avoiding debt, paying bills on time, and prioritizing God above money by giving Him the first part of our time and resources. The overarching message is that true success comes from seeking God first in our lives.
Make Your Cents Make Sense
Jesus says in Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money." It's very easy to love money and thus become enslaved to it, but there is also a way to "tame" it and be able to use it for tremendous good.
5 Paradigms And Kingdom Business For Alict August 2009
As society changes it is necessary to change the way in which we do ministry. The Church dominated model, where ministry is done almost exclusively in and through congregations, needs to be strengthened and further developed by empowering Christians to do ministry in their places of work and study! We spend most of our waking hours at work, or at school, or in our community and home. Furthermore, if we are honest, the majority of Churches do not equip and facilitate ministry beyond the interests of their congregational needs.
This presentation was prepared for a group of international students on the African Leadership in Community Transformation school in Cape Town. I prepared it based on my experience as a minister in the marketplace. I serve as a chaplain to a large construction company (the Power Group http://www.powergrp.co.za). I hold a doctorate in theology and science and am an ordained minister in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa - so, this presentation draws together:
- Theology
- Biblical and scriptural injunctions on ministry
- An understanding of economics and justice
- Neuroscience (showing how and why we do certain things)
- Research on the Church and the Christian faith
You can find out more about me and my work at http://www.spirituality.org.za - please see the blog at http://www.spirituality.org.za/blogger.html
Intro Presentation
The document discusses street evangelism and encouraging Christians to share their faith. It notes that while Jesus commanded followers to make disciples of all nations, currently only 2% of Christians share their faith. It argues that bringing awareness of sin through discussing the 10 Commandments can help people recognize their need for a savior by humbling their pride. The document advocates using a technique of asking people four questions about common sins to do this and shares a vision of thousands of Christians evangelizing in the streets of Aberdeenshire in this way.
Another Perspective on Wealth
This document discusses perspectives on wealth and personal finance principles from a religious viewpoint. It begins by discussing the importance of having an eternal perspective when making choices regarding wealth. It then outlines key principles for understanding and using wealth wisely, including that everything belongs to God, we are stewards over what he provides, we have agency in our choices, and are accountable for our choices. It provides observations that wealth does not indicate righteousness, should be shared freely, and can be a blessing or curse depending on how it is used. The document encourages focusing on spiritual wealth over material wealth.
Biblical Stewardship: Min Of Giving Jan 08
The document discusses biblical principles of stewardship and giving. It defines biblical stewardship as using God-given resources for God-given goals. It outlines implications like viewing every spending decision as spiritual. It lists five biblical commands regarding money: giving, taxes, debt repayment, providing for family, and savings. The key is contentment. Effective stewardship involves allocating limited resources to unlimited needs through a continuous predetermined plan.
Leadership is stewardship bryan salvo23
This document discusses biblical principles of financial stewardship for leaders. It teaches that leaders are stewards, not owners, of God's resources. The three key principles discussed are:
1) Earn all you can by working hard and being content, not greedy.
2) Save all you can by budgeting and paying off debt.
3) Give all you can through regular tithes and offerings to support God's work.
When handled according to God's guidelines, finances can help leaders develop godly character and intimacy with Christ.
Stewardship Lifestyle Seminar Workbook
This document provides an overview of a seminar on developing a biblical worldview and applying Christian principles to financial decision-making. The seminar covers topics such as defining a biblical worldview, parenting from a biblical perspective, budgeting, debt elimination, retirement planning, estate planning, and integrating core biblical values into all areas of life. The goal is to help Christians make wise financial choices that honor God and reflect a commitment to stewardship, generosity, and eternal priorities over materialism. Various scripture passages are referenced to guide discussions on topics like wealth, money, priorities, sharing with others, and leaving a godly legacy.
Needs, Wants, and Scarcity
{bit.ly/IslamicEcon2023} Lecture 8 on Islamic Economics explains that Wants are unlimited, and increase if we fulfill them. Thus, more production cannot solve the problem of scarcity. Islam offers an alternative. Fulfill needs, but DO NOT fulfill wants. It turns out (Easterlin Paradox) that fulfillment of wants appears to be attractive, but leads to increasing misery for the entire society. Instead of growth, we need to pursue degrowth, both for our personal and social welfare, and also to avert the climate catastrophe that looms.
Leadership is stewardship bryan23
This document discusses biblical principles of financial stewardship for Christian leaders. It teaches that leaders are stewards, not owners, of God's resources. Some key points made include: earn and budget money wisely to save for future needs and investments; give generously according to biblical principles like tithing; pay off debt as quickly as possible; and model integrity in personal finances when teaching financial principles to others. The goal is to know Christ more intimately and fund the Great Commission through good stewardship of the resources God has provided.
A Biblical Mandate for Advocacy on corruption and poverty
This presentation was presented at the African Biblical Leadership Forum (ABLI - see http://www.abliforum.org for details). I was invited to represent the campaign 'EXPOSED - Shining a light on corruption'. You can find out more about the campaign at http://www.exposed2013.com - you can find out more about my work at http://www.dionforster.com
Leadership is stewardship (Ej guevarra)
This document discusses biblical principles of financial stewardship for leaders. It teaches that leaders are stewards, not owners, of God's resources. The main points covered are: earning and budgeting money according to biblical principles; saving regularly and avoiding debt; and giving generously to God, church, and those in need. Integrity in personal finances is important for leaders to model good stewardship for their followers.
K ent philip neri (1st year high.)
This document discusses principles of financial stewardship for Christian leaders. It argues that leaders are stewards, not owners, of God's resources. The main points covered are:
1) Earn all you can through hard work but avoid greed, save all you can through budgeting and regular saving, and give all you can through tithes and generous donations.
2) Getting out of debt as quickly as possible, as the Bible discourages being in debt.
3) The difference between ownership and stewardship - that God owns all things and people are responsible for managing resources faithfully.
Mjtanasas
This document discusses principles of financial stewardship for Christian leaders. It argues that leaders are stewards, not owners, of God's resources. The main points covered are:
1) Earn all you can through hard work with integrity and contentment.
2) Save all you can through budgeting and saving regularly for emergencies, needs and gifts.
3) Give all you can through generous giving to one's church, other ministries and the poor.
Debt is also addressed, with the document discouraging debt and providing steps to get out of it. The overall message is that financial stewardship helps one grow closer to God.
Kent philip neri(1styear high.)
This document discusses biblical principles of financial stewardship for Christian leaders. It emphasizes that leaders are stewards, not owners, of God's resources. The key principles discussed are:
1. Earn all you can through hard work with integrity and contentment, not greed.
2. Save all you can through regular budgeting and avoiding risks to prepare for needs and giving.
3. Give all you can through regular tithes to your church and generous giving to other ministries and the poor.
4. Remove debt as quickly as possible and avoid new debt, seeing it as a form of slavery.
Leaders must model good stewardship and teach these principles to those they lead.
Mjtanasas
This document discusses biblical principles of financial stewardship for leaders. It emphasizes that leaders are stewards, not owners, of God's resources. The key principles discussed are:
1. Earn all you can through hard work with integrity and contentment, not greed.
2. Save all you can through regular budgeting and saving to prepare for needs and emergencies.
3. Give all you can through regular tithes to your church and generous giving to other ministries and the poor.
4. Remove debt as quickly as possible by eliminating new debt, prioritizing repayment, and reducing spending if needed. Leaders must model integrity in their personal finances.
Living by faith 11
Christians should live by faith. We must do what God has told us to do and trust Him, since He will lead the consequences when we act according to His will. The document discusses several principles for living by faith, including keeping God's law, understanding His guidance, and trusting Him even when facing difficulties or uncertainties. It also addresses practical financial topics like avoiding greed and exploitation, giving generously to the poor, and working hard through honest means rather than trying to get rich quickly. Overall, the key message is that believers should follow God's instructions for living and have faith that He will provide for their needs.
May 2012 "On Purpose" Conference Overview
This document advertises a conference for pastors and church leaders to be held on May 23, 2012 at The Congregational Church of South Hempstead from 8:30am to 2:30pm. It discusses big questions around how the church can lead in creating a new economic paradigm and supporting people during economic hardship. Specifically, it explores how the church can use its economic strength for ministry, move towards energy independence, and become an agent of change around food access.
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What is a human soul? Assuming the soul exists, ‘when’ was it created and how does it interact with the body? Would a brain-damaged person be a soul-damaged person, too?
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The document discusses the concept of "fragile students" in Confucian heritage cultures where there is intense academic pressure to achieve straight A's. This creates long-term stress and mental health issues for many students. It contrasts this with the idea of "anti-fragile students" who are able to thrive under uncertainty and variability. The key aspects that make students anti-fragile are having optionality in subjects, a strength-based focus to promote convex learning curves, and an embrace of disorder and variability that makes learning a joy rather than a duty.
Can A Christian Re-Marry After Divorce?
This document discusses what Jesus said about divorce and remarriage. It examines passages from the Gospels and argues that Jesus was addressing the male-dominated practice of casual divorce in his time, not condemning all remarriage. When Jesus said divorcing a woman causes her to commit adultery, he meant the husband makes her degraded status, not that a remarried woman commits adultery. The document concludes that while marriage is sacred, Jesus' prohibitions applied to abusive situations and he would not judge those who find new love after a divorce.
Mercy Against Sacrifice
1) Sacrifice involves chasing impossible treasures and blaming others when things are lost, leading to fights and violence.
2) Sacrifice sustains a violent system where someone always has to pay and people sacrifice themselves for the system.
3) The document calls for an alternative of showing mercy rather than sacrifice, and loving enemies through nonviolence as a way to reverse violent systems.
introduction to Critical thinking
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Understanding FALLACY i.e. when there exists a disconnect between premises and conclusions
Understanding fallacies of IRRELEVANCE and INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE.
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The document discusses spiritual warfare and the influence of demonic forces. It references several Bible passages about Satan and his schemes to oppose God and humanity. The conclusion emphasizes that the spiritual powers of darkness are real and seek to destroy communities, but Christians can stand firm through prayer, righteous living, spreading the gospel, and knowing their salvation in God.
Hulk or Prof X? : An Introduction to Anti-Fragility
This document discusses how to become stronger when facing challenges in life. It suggests becoming "anti-fragile" by taking attractive risks that help you learn and grow instead of destroying you (#1). It also advises trying new things you may not know, like Tony Stark, in order to expand your abilities (#2). A table then compares traits of those who are fragile versus anti-fragile, noting anti-fragile types enjoy challenges, learn from failures, and find humor in life.
The Miracle After Easter
The document summarizes Acts 4:32-35 which describes how the early Christian church shared all their possessions communally and had no needy persons among them. It contrasts this with capitalism, communism, and tyranny, noting that Christianity teaches that what belongs to God ultimately belongs to others as well. The document argues that the early church must have had great faith grounded in the resurrection of Jesus to live in such a way and calls Christians to similarly anchor their faith primarily in the resurrection rather than material possessions or circumstances.
Studying the 1st and 10th Commandment
This document discusses the importance of what we worship and how it shapes our lives. It argues that idol worship causes people to become like the idols they worship, which are powerless. Similarly, coveting and desiring things outside of God leads us to get our life from elsewhere rather than from God. The conclusion encourages fasting from temptations and desires not of God, and instead feasting on God as our true source of life.
Repentance Revisited: A Brief Study of the Book of Jonah
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Demons & Angels in the Bible (New Testament)
The document discusses the views of demons and angels presented in the New Testament. It summarizes that Satan is described as the prince and ruler of this world, and that the entire world is under the power of evil. However, Jesus' ministry involved overpowering Satan by casting out demons and healing the sick, which showed that the kingdom of God was defeating the kingdom of Satan. Prayer and faith were seen as keys to exercising authority over demons. The cross is presented as destroying the works of the devil and disarming evil powers.
Demons & Angels in the Bible (Old Testament)
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- Satan was originally a perfect angelic being named Lucifer, but became prideful and rebelled against God. He now acts as God's adversary and the chief evil spiritual being responsible for accusing people and causing much suffering in the world.
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Lecture 6
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Business writing
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Educate 4 Unknown
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2:同时对留学生所学专业登记给予评定
3:国家专业人才认证中心颁发入库证书
4:这个认证书并且可以归档倒地方
5:凡事获得留信网入网的信息将会逐步更新到个人身份内，将在公安局网内查询个人身份证信息后，同步读取人才网入库信息
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Introduction to the Hypothesis: Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix
The idea that Morgan Freeman is Jimi Hendrix stems from a mix of historical anomalies, physical resemblances. and a penchant for myth-making that surrounds celebrities. While Jimi Hendrix's official death in 1970 is well-documented. some theorists suggest that Hendrix did not die but instead reinvented himself as Morgan Freeman. a man who would become one of Hollywood's most revered actors. This article aims to delve into the various aspects of this hypothesis. examining its origins, the supporting arguments. and the cultural impact of such a theory.
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◇面对父母的压力，希望尽快拿到；
◇不清楚认证流程以及材料该如何准备；
◇回国时间很长，忘记办理；
◇回国马上就要找工作，办给用人单位看；
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5:凡事获得留信网入网的信息将会逐步更新到个人身份内，将在公安局网内查询个人身份证信息后，同步读取人才网入库信息
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校名:学校英文全称
授予学位：本部分将注明获得的具体学位名称。
毕业生姓名：这是最重要的信息之一，标志着该证书是由特定人员获得的。
颁发日期：这是毕业正式生效的时间，也代表着毕业生学业的结束。
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Jesus Vs Mammon
- 1. Jesus Against Mammon
- 2. “ You cannot serve both God and Mammon” (Matthew 6:24)
- 3. “ I believe in one god: Economic Growth , maker of all goods, seen and unseen.”
- 4. “ I believe in Economic Growth’s only Son: Capitalism , who was conceived by the power of Greed…”
- 5. “ I believe in happiness through owning and using more.”
- 6. It’s not just about owning …
- 7. It’s about owning MORE and more…and more…
- 10. Mammon also performs creation ‘out of nothing’!
- 11. “ I believe in one holy, catholic and apostolic economy , and in the communion of unaccountable corporations.”
- 12. In rural communities, everyone depended on each other and was thus accountable to the community…
- 13. In the global economy, MNCs’ (with ‘limited liability’) can create environmental havoc and wash their hands of it…
- 14. Ok Tedi, Papua New Guinea
- 17. “ If nations want to avoid war over diminishing resources…they must both consume LESS and become MORE self-sufficient .”
- 18. But theo-capitalism says the opposite : “We should become LESS self-sufficient and MORE globally integrated as part of the overriding quest to consume ever MORE.” Herman Daly, Ecological Economist
- 22. All that the true God provides, false gods also offer…
- 23. Identity Transcendance Community Security REST! Ecstasy
- 24. Jesus vs. Theo-Capitalism: 3 Action-Steps from the Gospels
- 25. Don’t be like the rich fool! (Luke 12:13-21)
- 26. 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops….This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry. ' SELF-INTEREST! NEGLECT OF OTHERS! CONSUMPTION- ORIENTED
- 27. “ You fool!” “ This very night your life will be demanded from you…This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God ."
- 28. “ What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Answer: Love God…and love your neighbour as yourself (Luke 10:25-27)
- 29. a.k.a. the parable of the unexpected neighbour
- 30. #1 Serve the community and work for the common good
- 34. “ Today salvation has come to this house . For the Son of Man came to seek and save what was lost ” (Luke 19:9-10)
- 35. “ Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor , and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount ."
- 37. #2 Connect ‘salvation’ with ‘justice’
- 38. 1,020 THE NO. OF TIMES ‘JUSTICE’ APPEARS IN THE BIBLE
- 39. “ Do not worry…but seek first the kingdom of God and His justice and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33
- 40. #3 Train Ourselves in Gratitude
- 42. Gratitude is an exercise in contentment
- 43. “ Gratitude is an act of defiant contemplation ” Brian McLaren, Pastor/Author