{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The #1 Mistake Christians Make When it Comes to Giving","description":"What if the greatest danger in our giving isn\u2019t how much we give\u2014but why we give? In this episode, Bob and Linda unpack one of the most shocking stories in Acts 5: the tale of Ananias and Sapphira. Why did God respond so severely\u2014and what does it reveal about our own struggles with wealth, legacy, and generosity? Together, we wrestle with the tension between leaving an inheritance (Proverbs 13:22) and practicing radical generosity (Acts 4, Matthew 6:33). You\u2019ll hear how this tension has played out in our own finances, and we\u2019ll share a 4-part framework to help you align your money with God\u2019s priorities\u2014without guilt, fear, or legalism. &amp;nbsp; What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode:  Why the story of Ananias &amp;amp; Sapphira still convicts believers today. The hidden danger of looking generous versus being generous. How Barnabas modeled the right heart posture in giving. 4-part biblical framework for wealth + generosity: Provide, Preserve, Prioritize, Pivot. Practical questions to evaluate your heart when it comes to money  &amp;nbsp; Scripture Anchors (NLT):  Acts 5:1\u201311 \u2014 The sobering story of Ananias &amp;amp; Sapphira. Proverbs 13:22 \u2014 \u201cGood people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren\u2026\u201d Matthew 6:33 \u2014 \u201cSeek the Kingdom of God above all else\u2026\u201d 1 Timothy 5:8 \u2014 \u201cThose who won\u2019t care for their relatives\u2026 have denied the true faith.\u201d  &amp;nbsp; Listen &amp;amp; Share: If this conversation challenged you, would you share it with a friend? Let\u2019s normalize radical obedience and kingdom generosity in today\u2019s world.   Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel! (https:\/\/youtu.be\/_AonHZ0jWnk) &amp;nbsp; BONUS: Ever dreamt of hanging out with us for 6 weeks in your small group or church? Head to https:\/\/seedtime.com\/true for details or shoot us a DM on Instagram (http:\/\/instagram.com\/seedtime). If you haven\u2019t checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https:\/\/seedtime.com\/smrl\/), we think you\u2019ll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as \u201ca money book for people who don\u2019t read money books.\u201d&amp;nbsp; You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https:\/\/SeedTime.com\/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide. ","author_name":"SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich","author_url":"https:\/\/seedtime.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38430385\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38430385"}