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What Does the Bible Say About Poverty and Riches?

August 12, 2025 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - 1 Tim 6:10, giving, Matt 6:19-21, Money, Proverbs 23:20–21, Proverbs 6:10–11

The Bible says much about physical and spiritual poverty and riches. What is wrong with this statement? Money is the root of all evil. We’ve all heard that often. But that is not what Paul said in 1 Tim 6:10. He said, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil,

April 21, 2025

How Should Christian Parents Relate to Prodigal Children Financially?

2 Thessalonians 3:10, Christian Parent, Financial, Galatians 6:10, Luke 15, Money, Prodigal Child, prodigal son

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question about prodigal people who may be depending on us financially. If children or even other people are acting out with rebellion toward God, or just being lazy, should we continue to help them financially? We invite you to listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!

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Spend Less than You Make

December 14, 2016 by Bob Wilkin in Blog - Dave Ramsey, Money, Saving

by Bob Wilkin My parents were young adults in the Depression. My oldest sister, Roberta, was born in 1938, near the end of the Depression. My parents taught me an important principle: spend less money than you make. While in seminary Sharon and I followed the financial teachings and budgeting advice of Larry Burkett. His

Black Friday – Where your treasure is

November 25, 2016 by Brad Bell in Blog - Black Friday, Greed, Money, Possessions, Worldliness

by Brad Bell Black Friday. An illustrious American “holiday” of sorts. It is a sad irony that the day after Thanksgiving, America turns its focus to the relentless acquisition of stuff. People line up and wait for hours, push their way through crowded stores, and increase their debt in the pursuit of satisfaction via stuff.