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#98 Is it ok to be wealthy and go on nice holidays?

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#98 Is it ok to be wealthy and go on nice holidays?

December 30, 2021
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How should Christians handle personal wealth in a way that honours God? Is it wrong to take time for myself and even go on nice holidays? And find out what Tom thinks about the failed European Super League! 

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