{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why I think God hates our money system (and what to do about it)","description":" Is our money system actually working against faithful stewardship?   In this episode, Bob and Linda tackle a conversation almost no one in the church is having\u2014but one every Christian steward needs to understand.   Bob opens with a shocking reality: $100 in 1971 now buys about $12 worth of stuff. Same number. Far less value. So what happened?   From there, the conversation zooms out to explore inflation, fiat currency, and why Scripture repeatedly condemns unequal weights and measures. Is our modern money system quietly violating biblical principles\u2014and if so, what should believers do about it?   This isn\u2019t about fear, conspiracy theories, or predicting the end of the dollar. It\u2019s about wisdom, stewardship, and preserving the value of what God has entrusted to us so we can live generously and faithfully over the long term.     In this episode, we cover: Why saving money can feel like running on a treadmill What changed in 1971\u2014and why it matters to your everyday life The biblical problem with \u201cunequal weights and measures\u201d (Proverbs & Amos) Why fiat currency quietly erodes purchasing power over time How money worked in the Bible: weight, scarcity, and real value Why Bob views gold as a store of value, not an \u201cinvestment\u201d How Bitcoin compares to gold (and why Bob separates it from other crypto) The hidden danger of keeping all your savings in cash How volatility differs from slow, invisible loss Why this conversation is ultimately about generosity and kingdom impact   Key Scriptures (NLT): Proverbs 11:1 \u2013 \u201cThe Lord detests the use of dishonest scales\u2026\u201d Proverbs 20:10 \u2013 \u201cFalse weights and unequal measures\u2026 are detestable to the Lord.\u201d Amos 8:5\u20136 \u2013 God rebukes those who manipulate money for gain Genesis 23:16 \u2013 Abraham pays with weighted silver Exodus 30:13 \u2013 Money measured by the sanctuary shekel Genesis 2:11\u201312 \u2013 Gold appears early in creation\u2014and God calls it good   Go deeper: If you want a deeper, step-by-step breakdown of how Bob thinks through gold, Bitcoin, and long-term investing from a Christian perspective, check out the 10x Investing Course mentioned at the end of the episode (https:\/\/seedtime.com\/10x).   The heart of this episode This isn\u2019t about gold or Bitcoin being a \u201csavior.\u201d God is our provider\u2014always. But wisdom matters. If money quietly loses value every year, that affects families, retirees, and our ability to give generously.   As Bob explains, better stewardship today can mean greater generosity tomorrow. Action step for the week: Take 30 minutes to review where your savings are currently stored. Pray for wisdom (James 1:5), and ask this simple question:   \u201cIs all of our money sitting in something that loses value over time?\u201d     No pressure to act\u2014just awareness, prayer, and learning. Important note: This episode is for education and biblical reflection\u2014not personalized financial advice. Always pray and seek wise counsel before making financial decisions.         Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https:\/\/youtu.be\/euzv8IC40R0)!   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  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":"