Affluence is not evil in itself, but it is spiritually consequential. In other words, this is not only a church word; it is a human word.
It means material abundance and access to significant resources.
Affluence as Gift and Test
A common assumption is that more automatically means better. In reality, abundance can hide emptiness if it becomes our source of identity.
From Ownership to Stewardship
The Christian question is stewardship: how are these gifts used for neighbor-love, justice, and hospitality rather than self-protection?
I want this to be practical theology, not shelf theology. The point is not to sound clever; the point is to help real people think clearly, heal honestly, and follow Jesus faithfully in a complicated world.
Where Theology Meets Real Life
If you are looking to take these truths from your head to your heart—especially as we navigate the heavy realities of pain, trauma, and trying to live faithfully in a broken world—I want to invite you to explore my book, Forgiveness. Together, we look closely at one of the most challenging yet profoundly restorative commands of Jesus, discovering how it is possible to find healing and hope even when it feels impossible.
