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Money Is Not Evil

Money is the root of all evil. I’m sure you’ve heard that before. I’ve heard it a lot. I’ve even had to correct one pastor who uttered those very words. I hear or read it mostly in relation to debt. I guess that money is the problem instead of spending beyond one’s means. It’s just another way to not take responsibility for actions. It wasn’t me. The devil made me do it. It was the Twinkies. Money is not evil. Credit cards are not evil. Mortgages are not evil. These things are inanimate objects that serve a purpose. They are … Continue reading →

RS/EQ: A Continuing Prosperity

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President Kimball makes it very clear that the possession of wealth, money, and things is not, in and of itself evil. Describing the Nephites in their aforementioned cycle, he states, “Had the people used their wealth for good purposes they could have enjoyed a continuing prosperity.” It stands to reason, then, that the same should be true of us. If we make sure we use our blessings for the building up of the Lord’s kingdom, we will continue to prosper. (My initial thought, incidentally, was to state we will retain possession of our wealth. This is not always true, as … Continue reading →

Gospel Doctrine:Give As Ye Are Able

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The scripture study for this week’s lesson focuses on the story of the widow’s mite. The example is well known, but I will review it. While Jesus sat against the treasury, many of the rich cast in their contributions. A widow approached and offered only two mites, a tiny sum of money in comparison. Christ lauded her for her giving, noting that “she of her want did cast in all she had.” What touched my heart was the footnote from verse 42, which cites Deuteronomy 16:17. “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the … Continue reading →