As beautiful as these poetic words are in the opening of Psalm 23, what exactly do they mean? If The LORD is my shepherd, does that make me a sheep? And is it actually possible to “not want”? When we slow down and consider the words of this well known Psalm, we realize they tell…
Riches themselves do not equate to meaning. Riches can be wasted, or they can have purpose. In fact, the way we use our resources is one of the clearest indicators of what we value, and what we find meaning in. Do your riches actually matter, and what are they saying about your heart?
Did you know rich people act differently? How and why? Does God challenge us to act like we are rich? The answer is clearly yes – join us as we consider what that actually means. It might surprise you!
John Wiebe is the President of the MB Foundation. In this message, he discusses the cultural push to be a consumer and how that stand in direct contrast with the role that we are called to in the Bible – a steward. For more information on the MB Foundation, check out: http://mbfoundation.com/
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