What Can We Learn From Jesus About Money with Dr. Ben Witherington III

<p>During the holiday season, most people think about generosity, taking care of others, and their faith. Money is mentioned quite a bit in the Bible. What can people learn from Jesus about money?</p> <p>In this episode of the Finance For Physicians Podcast, Daniel Wrenne talks to Dr. Ben Witherington III about valuable financial lessons taught by Jesus in the Bible that are still applicable to daily life. Ben is a world-renowned Biblical scholar, author, and speaker. Currently, he is a professor at Asbury Theological Seminary.</p> <h3><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Why was money mentioned in the Bible? World moved from barter to money</li> <li>Dead Presidents vs. Living Rulers: Money was propaganda; sign of oppression</li> <li>Critiques about reasonable, just, and fair uses of money/resources with context</li> <li>Big Picture: God is creator of all things and owner of everything, including money</li> <li>Implications: What would God have you do with money/resources he blesses you</li> <li>Serve Money or God? Who, what, where, how to trust use of money, resources</li> <li>Tax Deductions/Donations: Do&rsquo;s, don&rsquo;ts of sacrificial giving vs. financial suicide</li> <li>John Wesley&rsquo;s <em>The Use of Money</em> Principles: <ul> <li>Make all the money you can by honest means</li> <li>Save all you can</li> <li>Give all you can</li> </ul> </li> <li>Necessities vs. Luxuries: How much is too much? What&rsquo;s needed to live simply?</li> <li>Practice What You Preach: Church has obligation to take care of its own, others</li> <li>Unplug and De-enculturate: Maintain values to live fruitful, helpful, meaningful life</li> <li>Parable of Talents: Issue of what you do with what you have&mdash;be a good steward</li> <li>What does Jesus want us to do with money? Jesus wants us to invest in others</li> <li>Why be a methodist? Believe in social holiness and motivated by faith</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Links:</strong></h3> <p><a href="http://www.benwitherington.co