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In Every Good Thing, David W. Jones explains why we should be concerned with the material world—for our own good, for the good of our neighbors, and for the glory of God. Scripture frequently speaks about issues such as wealth and poverty, work and rest, and creation and stewardship. Jones argues that the material here-and-now is just as important as the sweet by-and-by. God cares deeply about...

You can admit it: If this book was titled Economic Theory and Christian Living or The Bible and Stewardship, you probably wouldn’t be reading it, right? I wouldn’t either. Economics and stewardship sound boring. However, since this book is about living in the material realm, it will draw upon and include topics and concepts related to economics and stewardship—such as the transfer of material goods through commerce and monetary exchange, or labor and compensation in the workplace. But don’t put the
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