Extravagance

Exaggerated, excessive or immoderate behaviour often linked with wastefulness which may result in personal harm. God’s people are called to be wise stewards of what has been entrusted to them. However, Scripture also points to a right kind of open-handedness and generosity of spirit which reflects love and worship towards God and concern for others.

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Examples of sinful extravagance Wastefulness Lk 15:13 See also Pr 21:20; Pr 29:3 Drunkenness and gluttony Pr 23:20 See also Dt 21:20; Eph 5:18; Php 3:19 The results of sinful extravagance Wastefulness leads to poverty Lk 15:14–17 See also Pr 13:18; Pr 22:16; Pr 23:21 Extravagant living leads to spiritual…