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Old 07-07-2008, 10:52 AM
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This is probably just a lame attempt at humor..but along the subject line. When my boys see a car they like and say..."I want THAT car." I respond by saying...you don't want THAT car you want one LIKE it." Again this was only meant for humor...but then I try to explain to them about coveting things they don't have.
Don't know if you were referring to my original post, but it is no joke. But a very sincere question.

Everyone has the right to enjoy the fruits of the labors--clearly. But everyone also has stewardship of those fruits. So when is too much, too much? When should we as saints put millions into a scholarship fund for other people to enjoy, rather than build a ultra-luxurious vacation home.

Is it okay to stockpile wealth to ensure a lavish retirement rather than help our fellow man?

And how does this all play into coveting and possibly the whole idea around a united order?
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