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(4/5) The prosperity gospel, the poverty gospel, and the truth most Christians miss: Why Nothing You Have Actually Belongs to You

SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)

Release Date: 07/05/2025

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In this final episode of our “Prosperity Gospel, Poverty Gospel, and The Gospel” series, we’re diving into the forgotten commands of scripture that every Christian should know when it comes to money. We’re not just talking about how to make more or give more — we’re talking about how to think biblically about money, handle it with eternity in mind, and why most believers are stuck in financial cycles that don’t reflect the heart of God. We break down 1 Timothy 6:17–19 and show how Paul gives us a framework for wealth that isn’t about prosperity or poverty — it’s...

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What if I told you that nothing you own is actually yours—and that this truth could radically change how you think about money, stress less, and give more?

In this episode, we dig into one of the most transformational shifts in our Christian financial journey: moving from ownership to stewardship. This isn’t just a spiritual concept—it’s the antidote to both the prosperity gospel and the poverty gospel.

We break down:

  • Why guilt fades when you realize you're a steward
  • The 3 principles Jesus taught that flip your finances upside-down
  • How estate sales (yes, really) shook us into reevaluating our relationship with stuff
  • Why multiplication is God’s agenda, not just accumulation
  • What “assets under management” means—and why it beats calculating net worth
  • The parable of the talents, fast fashion, and what bike shorts taught us about ethics and obedience

This one gets real. Real personal, real biblical, and real practical.

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