Minimalism and the Bible
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Matthew 13:22 KJV
[22] He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Although the proper use of riches in helping others and furthering the Kingdom is perfectly fine.
Matthew 13:22 KJV
[22] He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Although the proper use of riches in helping others and furthering the Kingdom is perfectly fine.
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Being godly and content with what you have is great gain.....I minimalized...I gave away a whole house full of furniture, 70 inch hitachi tv, bedroom sets, all cooking stuff, everything to the poor in my neighborhood...opened my doors and let them take it all and what was left I gave to good will.....and then simplified my life, moved off grid and when in the U.S. live in a 650 square foot cabin only connected to outside by sat tv and internet...generate my own power, heat with wood and loving every minute of it.....no rat race for me....!!
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If we have much we are to be generous with our resources, some instances:
JEsus said if we have two coats, to give one to someone who has none.
He told the rich young ruler to sell all his possesions and give to the poor and follow Him
He admonished the man who built more barns for all his possessions when that night his very soul would be taken
When he spoke to the disciples about the temple being destroyed he said run and dont take anything with you.
When they went out ministerin they didnt take a lot of baggage.
brother James wrote that people that are rich in this world ought to not be concerned about their riches or highminded (i.e snobby) but to be generous to the poor.
The early church had all things in common. They shared.
I dont know if this is 'minimalism' as such because Jesus said he came to give us life and life more abundantly...hes not stingy about that. But the more you have the more responsibilty you have to look fter it.
Job was extremely wealthy but satan took everything away from him to test him However cos Job was patient and humble God restored everything back. When you give to the poor you lend to God and He will pay you back. God loves a cheerful giver.
Personally I think being possessesed by ones possessions isnt healthy. GOd doest want you to be covetous or idolatrous. He wants you to be hungry and thirsty for His righteouness..when we seek His Kingdom, everything else will be added to us.
JEsus said if we have two coats, to give one to someone who has none.
He told the rich young ruler to sell all his possesions and give to the poor and follow Him
He admonished the man who built more barns for all his possessions when that night his very soul would be taken
When he spoke to the disciples about the temple being destroyed he said run and dont take anything with you.
When they went out ministerin they didnt take a lot of baggage.
brother James wrote that people that are rich in this world ought to not be concerned about their riches or highminded (i.e snobby) but to be generous to the poor.
The early church had all things in common. They shared.
I dont know if this is 'minimalism' as such because Jesus said he came to give us life and life more abundantly...hes not stingy about that. But the more you have the more responsibilty you have to look fter it.
Job was extremely wealthy but satan took everything away from him to test him However cos Job was patient and humble God restored everything back. When you give to the poor you lend to God and He will pay you back. God loves a cheerful giver.
Personally I think being possessesed by ones possessions isnt healthy. GOd doest want you to be covetous or idolatrous. He wants you to be hungry and thirsty for His righteouness..when we seek His Kingdom, everything else will be added to us.