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I have serious financial problems. What can I do?
We can understand your desperate financial situation because of the high cost of living today. We would suggest that you visit with a Gospel-preaching pastor in your area ...

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Does a Christian have to tithe?
Christians who want to please the Lord often have questions about tithing. The dictionary defines the word "tithe" as "a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution ...

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Does God want all of His children to be financially wealthy?
We can find no evidence in the Bible to indicate that God's will is for everyone to be wealthy, or that there is something wrong with Christians who do not have many material possessions.

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Is it appropriate for a Christian to gamble?
For the believer in Jesus Christ, all forms of gambling—from the office raffle to casino gambling or the state lottery—are unacceptable.

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Did the first Christians build elaborate church buildings for worship?
Billy Graham writes, "The early Christians were small in number and often persecuted, so they couldn't build special buildings for their own use."

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My husband's family seems jealous of our wealth. What should we do?
Billy Graham writes, "Pray for your husband's family, that God will show them how harmful envy is."

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Is it always wrong to cheat on taxes?
Billy Graham writes, "When you cheat on your taxes, you're stealing money from your government—and ultimately from those it helps."

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The church is full of hypocrites who are just as greedy or stuck up as the next person.
Billy Graham writes, "When someone claims to be a follower of Christ and yet allows greed or pride to control them, then they're not following Jesus' clear teaching."

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We're so deeply in debt, bankruptcy seems like the only option.
Billy Graham writes, "If my mail is any indication, most people today have far too much debt and spend far too much time worrying about money."

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Will God reward me if I give more money to my church or other religious ministries?
Billy Graham writes, "God does bless us when we give to support His work—but not necessarily by giving us more money."

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I know there are a lot of hurting people in the world and I'd like to help, but I'm on a fixed income.
Billy Graham writes, "Ask God to guide you in your giving and to show you where you should give (beginning with your church)."

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Why do churches keep asking for money all the time?
Billy Graham writes, "Would it surprise you to learn that I don't think people should be 'talked into' giving money to God's work either?"

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What does the Bible mean when it says that we shouldn't think about the future? (I seem to remember the phrase "Take no thought for tomorrow.")
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible urges us to be careful in planning our lives and to save for the future."

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Why does God seem to bless some people even when they don't have anything to do with Him?
Billy Graham writes, "A person may be very successful in the eyes of the world and yet be a failure in God's eyes."

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If religion doesn't make a difference in a person's life, what good is it?
Billy Graham writes, "You may be surprised to discover that the Bible agrees with you; if someone is a real Christian, it should make a difference in the way he or she lives."

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I work in our county's department of social services, and I see families all the time who've been torn apart because of a gambling addiction.
Billy Graham writes, "Like alcohol or drugs, gambling can become a strong and compelling addiction for some people—and when it does, it inevitably brings destruction and sorrow in its path."

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Every year about this time, we get lots of letters from charities. How can we know which ones we ought to support?
Billy Graham writes, "The most important advice I can give you is to seek God's will concerning your giving (not just now, but throughout the year)."

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Am I failing God or making Him angry because I can't give as much financially as others do?
Billy Graham writes, "No, God isn't angry because you can't give as much as others. He knows your situation, and He knows what you can and can't do. God never holds us accountable for things we can't do."

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We spent far more than we could afford this Christmas, and I don't see how we'll ever get out of debt.
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible warns us that money and things can actually take God's place in our lives—and when that happens, it is wrong."

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I'm scheduled to retire in a couple of years, and all of a sudden I've realized I haven't saved enough money.
Billy Graham writes, "Although you can't change the past, do all you can to prepare financially for the future. Most of all, make it your goal to prepare spiritually for the future."