Randy Alcorn Quotes About Wealth

• When Jesus warns us not to store up treasures on earth, it's not just because wealth might be lost; it's because wealth will always be lost. Either it leaves us while we live, or we leave it when we die. No exceptions....Realizing its value is temporary should radically affect our investment strategy.... According to Jesus, storing up earthly treasures isn't simply wrong. It's just plain stupid.

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• In the midst of prosperity, the challenge for believers is to handle wealth in such a way that it acts as a blessing, not a curse.

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  Randy Alcorn (2011). “Money, Possessions, and Eternity”, p.85, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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• Wealth is a relational barrier. It keeps us from having open relationships.

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  Randy Alcorn (2011). “Money, Possessions, and Eternity”, p.458, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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• I believe the only way to break the power of materialism is first, to see ourselves as stewards that God has entrusted these money and possessions to, and second, to give. Jesus says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive". As long as I still have something, I believe I own it. But when I give it away, I relinquish the control, power, and prestige that come with wealth.

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• You can't take it with you - but you can send it on ahead.

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  FaceBook post by Randy Alcorn from Aug 12, 2016

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• The opportunities for using our financial resources to spread the gospel and strengthen the church all over the world are greater than they've ever been. As God raised up Esther for just such a time as hers, I'm convinced he's raise us up, with all our wealth, to help fulfill the great commission. The question is, what are we doing with that money? Our job is to make sure it gets to his intended recipients.

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  Randy Alcorn (2011). “Money, Possessions, and Eternity”, p.377, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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• Giving is the safety valve that releases the excess pressure of wealth.

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  Randy Alcorn (2011). “Money, Possessions, and Eternity”, p.460, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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• If we understand the dangers of materialism, it will help liberate us to experience the joys of Christ-centered stewardship. Jesus speaks of the "deceitfulness of wealth" . The psalmist warns, "Though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them" . The dangers of materialism are far-reaching. We should not think that we're immune to the value-changing nature of wealth.

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