Resources by Topic: Money and Giving

Someone has said, “Live simply that others may simply live.” Of course, there is no automatic relationship between my simple living and someone else being rescued from starvation or reached with the gospel.

In 2014, Randy Alcorn was interviewed through the Renegade Pastors Network about his book The Treasure Principle. They talked about how Eternal Perspective Ministries began, Scripture, advice for pastors and why Jesus cares about how we spend our money. 

Randy answers this question during a July 2014 conference call with Kerrick Thomas from Renegade Pastors, an online support network for pastors.

Randy answers this question during a July 2014 conference call with Kerrick Thomas from Renegade Pastors, an online support network for pastors.

Randy answers this question during a July 2014 conference call with Kerrick Thomas from Renegade Pastors, an online support network for pastors.

Randy answers this question during a July 2014 conference call with Kerrick Thomas from Renegade Pastors, an online support network for pastors.

Jesus does not say, “Store up for God treasures in heaven”; he said, “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:20, NIV).   

This is a very hard question that many in and out of church leadership ask. Although there is no explicit biblical position, I believe it is implicit because of at least two New Testament passages. 

The Bible gives us no direct instruction regarding modern vacations so believers are left to exercise godly wisdom and discernment to act in ways aligned with Scripture.

To turn the tide of materialism in the Christian community, we desperately need bold models of kingdom-centered living. 

A Q&A with Randy Alcorn at an event with The Seed Company in 2014 on the topic of financial responsibility and godly stewardship. See Randy's book Money, Possessions and Eternity for more information. 

A Q&A with Randy Alcorn at an event with The Seed Company in 2014 on the topic of financial responsibility and godly stewardship. See Randy's book Money, Possessions and Eternity for more information. 

A Q&A with Randy Alcorn at an event with The Seed Company in 2014 on the topic of financial responsibility and godly stewardship. See Randy's book Money, Possessions and Eternity for more information. 

A Q&A with Randy Alcorn at an event with The Seed Company in 2014 on the topic of financial responsibility and godly stewardship. See Randy's book Money, Possessions and Eternity for more information.