78. Why are earthly goods such as money and possessions important?
They are the gifts by which God provides for our own and our neighbor's needs and the enjoyment of life. (See the First Article of the Creed.)
Psalm 104:14-15 You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man's heart.
Proverbs 14:21 Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, about the collection of money for poor Christians in Jerusalem.
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