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| Defining the American Dream |  Printer view
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| Topics: | Ambition, Arrogance, Contentment, Culture, Finances, Greed, Lifestyle, Luxury, Materialism, Money, Money, love of, Possessions, Power, Pride, Prosperity, Riches, Self esteem, Self Indulgence, Self-centeredness, Self-Exaltation, Self-image, Self-importance, Self-Indulgence, Selfish Ambition, Selfishness, Self-love, Stewardship, Wealth |
| Filters: | Money, Statistics, Youth & Children |
| References: | Matthew 19 , Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 9:33-37, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 8:14, Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:48, Luke 13:22-30, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Hebrews 13:5 |
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What U.S. adults say is their idea of the American Dream:
- Free to accomplish anything: 74 percent
- Free to say/do what they want: 68 percent
- Children financially better-off: 64 percent
- Being financially secure: 61 percent
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| A Lesson on Stewardship from "The Lord of the Rings" | Printer view
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| Topics: | Arrogance, Calling, Discipleship, Duty, Giving, Gluttony, Greed, Human nature, Humility, Idolatry, Leadership, Management, Money, Obedience, Pastors, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Self-centeredness, Self-Exaltation, Self-image, Self-importance, Self-Indulgence, Selfish Ambition, Selfishness, Selflessness, Self-love, Self-Righteousness, Self-sacrifice, Service, Stewardship, Worship |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Free, Literature, Money, Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 19, Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 25:14-30, Mark 9:33-37, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:35-48, Luke 13:22-30, 1 Corinthians 4:1-4, 1 Timothy 6:17 |
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In The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien writes about a kingdom called Gondor which for many years has had no king. While waiting for the rightful heir to come and claim his throne, a series of stewards has been placed in charge of the land. The steward in charge at the time of the events described in the book is named Denethor. He has two sons, Boromir and Faramir, both of whom figure prominently in the ...
Tim Challies, "The Stone Chair," Challies.com (5-4-09) |
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| Tim Keller on Self-centered Giving | Printer view
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| Topics: | Giving, Gluttony, Greed, Humility, Materialism, Money, Obedience, Sacrifice, Self Indulgence, Self-centeredness, Self-deception, Self-denial, Self-esteem, Self-Exaltation, Self-image, Self-importance, Self-Indulgence, Selfish Ambition, Selfishness, Selflessness, Self-love, Self-Righteousness, Self-sacrifice, Stewardship, Tithing, Worship |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 10:42, Matthew 19, Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 9:33-37, Mark 9:41, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 6:38, Luke 13:22-30, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 |
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In his book The Prodigal God, best-selling author and pastor Timothy Keller offers the following story to illustrate self-centered giving:
Once upon a time there was a gardener who grew an enormous carrot. So he took it to his king and said, "My Lord, this is the greatest carrot I've ever grown or ever will grow. Therefore I want to present it to you as a token of my love and respect for you." The ...
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| "Star Wars Episode II": The Path to the Dark Side | Printer view
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| Topics: | Ambition, Comparisons, Ego, Power, Pride, Selfish Ambition, Sin |
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Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones follows the journey of Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) as he slides down the path to the Dark Side. Anakin, an incredibly talented Jedi Knight in training, chafes at the restraints placed on him and tests authority at every turn.
Early in the movie, Anakin enters the lavish chambers of the gentle Senator Palpatine, who is actually the Dark Lord in disguise. ...
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| "Amadeus": Danger of Selfish Ambition | Printer view
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| Topics: | Ambition, Betrayal, Envy, Hardness of heart, Jealousy, Pride, Selfishness, Sin, Vanity |
| Filters: | Church History, Famous People, History, Men, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 16:26, Romans 13:13, 1 Corinthians 3:3, Galatians 5:20, 2 Timothy 3:8, Hebrews 6:6, Hebrews 10:26-27, Hebrews 12:25 |
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The winner of eight Academy Awards, Amadeus is a fascinating study of how jealousy destroys those who cannot accept that sometimes God gives remarkable gifts to undeserving people. This fictional story explores the competitive relationship between Antonio Salieri, a gifted classical musician, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, an even greater musician who continually outshines Salieri. Salieri, court composer ...
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