Crazy Money! They Lived on 10% and Gave Away the Rest

It’s Crazy Money Day! 

The man known as the “Mover of Men and Mountains” was born in Vermont back in 1888. He’s known for his creativity, unwavering character, and faith in God. These enabled him to become renowned for his innovative contributions to heavy machinery and earthmoving equipment.  He revolutionized the construction, mining, and logging industries. He founded R.G. LeTourneau, Inc., a successful manufacturing company that produced a wide range of machinery like bulldozers, dirt scrapers, and wheel loaders. He even designed the platform for offshore drilling which led to massive oil discoveries in deep ocean waters. LeTourneau and his wife prioritized generosity and giving back to society. Early in their marriage, they determined to live contrary to the world. They lived on only 10% of their income while giving away 90%.

Many Christians describe their abundance of resources as a great blessing, and it certainly is, but Scripture also defines it as a great responsibility. Luke 12:48 reads, “Everyone to whom much is given, of him, much will be required.” God’s Word teaches us that we’re called to work and manage God’s resources during our brief time on Earth. This shifts the focus from striving to become successful in man’s economy, to becoming faithful in God’s economy. From measuring what we have in our possession, to measuring what’s really within our hearts.

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