Bogoslovska smotra, Vol. 82 No. 1, 2012.
Review article
Theological Aspect of the Reasonable Use of the Material Goods in Marriage and Family
Dario Tokić
; Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
At the beginning of the paper the author explains the theological approach to the issue dealing with the reasonable use of material goods. He quotes that the human way of dealing with money is directly related to his relationship with God, and vice versa. The first part of the paper draws on the theological realization that God, our Lord is the only One and absolute owner of all things, whereas people should view their governance over earthly goods in terms of stewardship; they are in charge of managing God's property entrusted to them by the Lord. This implies certain responsibilities for the human exploitation of earthly goods, which is specified in the second part of the paper and elaborated with quotations from the Holy Scripture and the teaching of the Church: fidelity, prayer, diligence, docility, avoidance of debts, almsgiving and careful management of earnings.
Keywords
marriage; family; stewardship; private property
Hrčak ID:
79239
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Publication date:
28.3.2012.
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