Get Real November 23 Devotional
November 23, 2024
Following these twin principles leads us to see that Jesus does not always recommend liquidation. Zacchaeus pays back four times what he has defrauded from others, and gives half his assets to the poor. There are wealthy women in the gospels who support Jesus’ ministry in an ongoing way, like Joanna and Susanna.
Wealth creation can lead to strategic Kingdom investment that furthers God’s work! There does not seem to be a one-size-fits-all solution to the issue of our assets and responsibilities. Divestment is not Jesus’ command in every case, since it also creates dependency and ends any future stream of resources.
Do you know anyone who is radically generous?
Do your possessions sometimes feel like a burden?
FAMILY TIME
How do you make financial decisions in your family?
