James writes of two types of glory, the glory of Jesus Christ (2:1,5,13) and the glory of wealth. His point in this passage is that we use one glory or the other to assess people. [Audio | Notes]
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Proverbs (5). Wealth
The book of Proverbs could be summarised as a lesson in how to pursue the good life. Part of pursuing a good life is having adequate wealth to live on. Poverty is not a virtue in Proverbs but a condition … Read more
Revelation 17 and 18. Money, power and ideals
In chapters 17 & 18 of Revelation there are allusions to many empires: Rome, Persia, Babylon, Greece and perhaps more. As we have seen before (e.g. 11:8), this is how this genre of visionary writing expresses general truths that are … Read more
Leviticus 25:1-17. The Economy
How do we reflect the freedom of rest in our lives? What things (economic, activities etc) drive or even enslave us and keep us from rest in this life? How may we strive to enter the rest Jesus has opened … Read more