Paul's Epistle to the Romans, The Blessing of Love, Romans 1:31-39

Paul's Epistle to the Romans, The Blessing of Love, Romans 1:31-39

Free Bible Study: Paul’s Epistle to the Romans

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Today’s Lesson: The Blessing of Hope
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

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Larry Burkett is a well-known and well-respected financial advisor. In a recent interview, Burkett shared some significant concerns about materialism in America, especially in the American church. In pointing to Matthew 6:24 he said, “Christians are trying to serve God and mammon.” Burkett noted “80 percent of Americans owe more than they own.” He said this trend is prevalent in churches as well: “Christians pay more in interest (9.8 percent of their income) than they give to the church” (Southern Baptists give 2.3 percent of their income). He noted in a typical congregation of one hundred families, thirty-seven families give nothing to the church. In summary of his concerns, Burkett mused, “Christ said the greatest threat to Christianity is not drugs, sex, murder, rape, or even politicians. The greatest threat is materialism.” (Facts & Trends, April 1999, p. 8; SBC Life, May 1999, p. 3)