Rich Toward God

About this episode

Pastor Mike discusses the struggle with covetousness and the biblical call for sacrificial giving, contrasting the 'rich fool' with those who are 'rich toward God'.

Pastor Mike addresses the pervasive struggle with covetousness and the biblical call for sacrificial giving. He examines the "rich fool" in Luke 12, who prioritized earthly security through bigger barns, contrasting him with those who are "rich toward God". Abendroth introduces the "100% principle," arguing that instead of focusing on a 10% tithe, Christians should recognize that everything they own belongs entirely to the Lord as His stewards. By looking to the example of the Macedonian churches and the ultimate sacrifice of Christ—who became poor to make believers spiritually rich—the episode challenges listeners to embrace a lifestyle of cheerful and intentional generosity. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kdY3GT0ehL8 No Compromise Radio “Always biblical, always provocative, always in that order.” Video Episode 64: “Rich Toward God" Hosts: Pastor Mike Abendroth (Pastor & Author) Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Mike Abendroth

Topics covered

• covetousness
• sacrificial giving
• biblical stewardship
• generosity
• Christian living

Keywords

• covetousness
• sacrificial giving
• rich fool
• 100% principle
• cheerful generosity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bethlehem Bible Church, Macedonian churches

Books & works: Luke 12

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