Many Christians and Christian leaders have been neutralized by the love of money and materialism. The homage paid to affluence becomes a burden that saps our energy as well as our love for God and other people...Like Jesus and Paul, we can learn to be content with what we have, living modestly in order that we may give liberally to the work of the kingdom and to meet the needs of others.
Interpretation
This quote highlights how materialism can distract individuals from their spiritual and moral obligations.
John Wimber emphasizes the perils of materialism and the love of money, suggesting that such attachments can drain one's energy and affection for God and others. He advocates for a life of modesty and contentment, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Jesus and Paul, arguing that by focusing on spiritual and communal needs rather than personal affluence, individuals can contribute more meaningfully to the greater good.
In practice
In a sermon about living a modest life, this quote can serve to inspire parishioners to assess their values.
Our passion is to imitate the ministry of Jesus in the power of the Spirit. This requires we must follow Jesus out of baptismal waters, through our personal deserts, and into the harvest. We want to take the ammunition of the balanced evangelical theology with the fire power of Pentecostal practice, loading & readying the best of both worlds to hit the target of making & nurturing disciples.
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