Resources by Topic: Money and Giving

In 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed on the subject of stewardship of money at the Illuminations Conference in Washington D.C. In this clip, he talks about how our daily lives are affected by how we handle our money. 

In 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed on the subject of eternal rewards at the Illuminations Conference in Washington D.C. In this clip, he talks about how Illuminations is connected to eternal rewards. 

In 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed on the subject of eternal rewards at the Illuminations Conference in Washington D.C. In this clip, he talks about the relationship between grace and works. 

In 2017, Randy Alcorn was interviewed on the subject of eternal rewards at the Illuminations Conference in Washington D.C. In this clip, he talks about rewards for generosity in Heaven.

Why do I receive mailings telling me that $5,000 or $10,000 or $20,000 has already been approved for me and to receive it I need only send in the enclosed agreement? Why do banks and credit companies beg me to borrow from them, listing dozens of ways I could use the money? Why are people so anxious to lend me money? The answer is simple—they want me to borrow because they will make a lot of money from my debt.

The prosperity gospel teaches that the more money you give away, the wealthier you will become. Following God through giving and other forms of obedience becomes a formula for abundant provision and the celebration of prosperous living. This is, in essence, a Christianized materialism.

I greatly appreciate this short video from my good friend Tony Cimmarrusti, which is a challenge for all of us to live with an eternal perspective about the resources God gives us to manage.

There’s greater wealth among God’s people, especially in the Western world, than there has ever been in human history. The question is, what are we doing with the wealth He’s entrusted to us?

Christ, our greatest Treasure, is also our great rewarder. He said, “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done” (Matthew 16:27). 

When I realize that God has a claim not merely on the few dollars I might choose to throw in an offering plate, not simply on 10 percent or even 50 percent, but on 100 percent of “my” money, it’s revolutionary.

Ever heard of a “gospel patron”? Most probably haven’t, yet it’s a revolutionary concept that has the potential to encourage God’s people to pursue greater, eternity-impacting generosity.

I have the greatest appreciation for the world-impacting ministry Generous Giving. One of the testimonials on their site is from lan Barnhart, CEO of Barnhart Crane & Rigging, one of the largest heavy lift and heavy transport organizations in the United States.  

Start your habits of generous giving early, stick with them and expand as the years go on and your income increases.

In April 2017, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Life Impact Event on the topic of Heaven and happiness. He was interviewed by the president of Life Impact, David Knauss. In this clip, Randy talks about material possessions and happiness. For more information on this subject, check out Randy's Happiness book.