We begin our series by exploring some of our spoken and unspoken economic mythologies. Whether it is the myth of the “self-made man” or the belief that wealth will “trickle down” to the poor, these myths obscure the truth about how wealth is created and distributed in America. We cannot heal from the pain caused by poverty and exploitation if we do not know where the hurt comes from. In the story of the widow’s mite, Jesus shows us that acknowledging the pain caused by unjust people and systems can allow us to identify corrupt systems that must be changed so that all people might have life and have it abundantly.

Question to Consider: How and in what ways does the economic background of your childhood influence your views about money today?

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