Key Takeaways:

• Historical Perspectives: Medieval monks, like Saint Francis of Assisi, believed that renouncing material wealth brought them closer to God.

• Prosperity Gospel: Modern teachings often equate monetary wealth with spiritual blessings, suggesting that God desires us to be rich.

• Biblical Insights: Paul's letters highlight the importance of spiritual wealth, noting that Jesus became poor in spirit so others could become spiritually rich.

• The Root of All Evil: Both Jesus and Paul warn that the love of money can lead to various forms of evil and spiritual destruction.

• God's Kingdom Economics: Material wealth is not an end but a means to fulfill God's purposes, emphasizing generosity and stewardship.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Saint Francis of Assisi saw the futility of his riches and gave them all away to become a monk."

2. "In God's kingdom, eternal things are more important than material."

3. "The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil."

4. "God wants us to have as much money as we need to fulfill His purpose faithfully and to bring Him glory."

5. "It's not money itself that's the problem; it's our attachment to it."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Join hosts Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows as they sit with Danniebelle on the Money: Faith & Finance podcast. Discover how Danniebelle's upbringing in biblical generosity faced challenges from redundancy and mortgage pressures to anxiety. Learn how she turned to Jesus' promises in the Sermon on the Mount and 1 Corinthians 10:13, seeking God through hardship to grow in faithfulness.

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Key Takeaways:

• Amena Barami's Experience: Understanding the backstory of Amena Barami’s acid attack and the justice system's role in her case.

• Forgiveness Over Retribution: Examining Amena's choice to forgive her attacker, showcasing grace and mercy over revenge.

• Biblical Context: Exploring the biblical principle of "an eye for an eye" and its intent to limit escalating retribution.

• Parallels to Divine Forgiveness: Drawing parallels between Amena’s forgiveness and Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others.

• Impact on Society: Discussing the broader societal and psychological implications of choosing forgiveness over retribution.

Notable Quotes:

1. "I forgive him, I forgive him." - Amena Barami

2. "It was fair, after all, that he'd experienced what she had. And her forgiveness meant that justice wasn't done."

3. "When Jesus died on the cross, it was the equivalent of God taking acid onto his face." - Tanya Harris

4. "Forgiveness is crucial. However, our justice system operates."

5. "It is because of God's forgiveness for us that we're called to forgive others."

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.