Albert the Pious sets out here<\/a> the principles of economics for those concerned to manage their money Biblically. Since his remarks rest chiefly on the Genesis<\/i> creation account and Adam and Eve, which nobody of ordinary intelligence can possibly believe is true, the piece can safely be ignored.<\/p>\n Definitely, there are more clear-headed thinkers you can consult.<\/p>\n But, I do want to point out one particular principle — especially because Our Li’l Buddy warns readers that wicked worldly people like me are going to hoot.<\/p>\n 11. A Christian economic understanding respects the priority of the church<\/span> and its mission.<\/p>\n Christians must embrace economic priorities that the rest of the world simply will not understand<\/span>. Christians must invest in churches<\/span>, seminaries and international missions. These are distinctive Christian financial commitments. Our ultimate financial commitment is not to ourselves<\/span> or to our own investments but to the Kingdom of Christ<\/span>. Thus, Christians should always be ready to experience upheaval in economic priorities and arrangements because urgent kingdom issues can intervene<\/span> at any moment.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Seriously, Baptists: Guard your wallets; this can only mean there is bad news coming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Albert the Pious sets out here the principles of economics for those concerned to manage their money Biblically. Since his remarks rest chiefly on the Genesis creation account and Adam and Eve, which nobody of ordinary intelligence can possibly believe … Continue reading \n