Some people have a goal of being financially independent. There’s nothing wrong with this, yet we must hold it loosely, knowing that we should always depend on God—and not money (Matthew 6:24).
For those who become financially independent, however, it’s what follows that matters. One worldly idea is FIRE, an acronym that means financially independent, retire early.
Instead, let me propose a counter acronym: FIVE. It stands for financially independent, volunteer extensively.
If we’re financially independent, we don’t need to earn money. We can donate our time to causes that matter. We can be intentional about doing what grows God’s kingdom.
May we seek his kingdom first (Matthew 6:33).
A wise retirement gives more time to do just that as we volunteer extensively.
Consider This
“Jesus never told us to get members. He told us to make disciples.” -Peter DeHaan from Acts Bible Study.
Offers and Opportunities
Acts Bible Study is now available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook. (It was previously published as Dear Theophilus Acts and Tongues of Fire.)
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Book Updates
Elephant God: Let the Fable of Six Blind Men and the Elephant Teach Us about God: Is available for preorder. Releases May 22 in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook.
Mark Bible Study (40-Day Bible Study, Book 14): ready for my copyeditor.
Thanksgiving with Jesus (Book 5 in the Holiday Celebration Series), I’ve begun writing.
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Peter DeHaan
Confronting status quo Christianity to live a life that matters.
Books: 1 & 2 Peter Bible Study, Women of the Bible, 52 Churches, and many more.
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