| The True Meaning of Abundance |
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“Greed — for lack of a better word — is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed … captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit ...” Those were Michael Douglas’ words in the film Wall Street, in his character’s speech to some company shareholders. Indeed, greed is the impetus behind the aspirations of many, be it in the USA or Malaysia. Recently, a Sunday Star online survey revealed that 96% of today’s youth aspire to become millionaires. Most of them believed that they could attain it by age 35. Whether we’re teenagers or retirees, money is an important issue that we all grapple with. Money makes the world go round. But ultimately, what these millionaire-wannabes are really seeking is a full and meaningful life ... an abundant life. The Abundant Life examines extreme viewpoints on abundance and attempts to strike a balance from a biblical perspective. The Marketplace Minister relates how the fullness of joy in seeing lives transformed and turned over to Jesus outweighs all corporate and financial successes. Intimacy with God, Influence with man recounts how one man got more than what he bargained for when he committed his life to God. Our money columnist answers some tough questions on abundance in Abundant Blessing. Some of our mission-minded medical students — for whom money isn’t everything — went To Russia with Love. A life of abundance is not necessarily all about wealth. Find out why in Kampung Boy Meets City Girl. Debunking the Myths of Singlehood shows us why singles can live still live a full and meaningful life. Amid the comforts of middle-class society, it’s easy to forget how the other half of the world lives. Richard Stearns, author of The Hole in Our Gospel, calls on the church to rise up and take the lead in battling global poverty. This Easter, we remember once again Jesus who died and rose again, offering forgiveness of sins and hope for all mankind. Only He can provide the true meaning of “abundance”. For He is the One who says, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” |
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