In the context of the Bible, the concept of "affording" is often related to the provision, stewardship, and generosity that God expects from His people. The term itself may not be explicitly used in many translations, but the principles surrounding it are deeply embedded in Scripture.

Provision and Stewardship

The Bible emphasizes that all resources come from God, and humans are stewards of these resources. In Genesis 1:29 , God provides for Adam and Eve, saying, "Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food." This passage highlights God's provision and the responsibility of humans to manage what is given to them.

In the New Testament, Jesus teaches about stewardship in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). The servants are entrusted with their master's wealth, and their ability to afford more is directly related to how they manage what they have been given. This parable underscores the importance of using resources wisely and being accountable for what one has been entrusted with.

Generosity and Giving

Affording is also connected to the biblical principle of generosity. In 2 Corinthians 9:7 , Paul writes, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." This verse suggests that affording is not merely about having enough to give but about the willingness and joy in giving.

The early church exemplified this principle in Acts 2:44-45 , where it is recorded, "All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need." This communal lifestyle reflects a deep understanding of affording as a means to support and uplift the community.

Trust in God's Provision

The Bible also teaches that affording is not solely dependent on human effort but on trusting in God's provision. In Matthew 6:31-33 , Jesus instructs, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This passage reassures believers that God is aware of their needs and will provide for them as they prioritize His kingdom.

Contentment and Sufficiency

The Apostle Paul speaks to the idea of contentment in Philippians 4:11-13 , where he writes, "I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Here, affording is linked to a state of contentment and reliance on Christ, rather than the abundance of material possessions.

Conclusion

The biblical perspective on affording encompasses a holistic view of provision, stewardship, generosity, trust, and contentment. It challenges believers to manage their resources wisely, give generously, trust in God's provision, and find contentment in all circumstances.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Afford.2048. eremos -- solitary, desolate
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... And He also prescribes [1151] in what this doing good consists: in affording aid
to those who are oppressed and in difficulty, and in bestowing food on those ...
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Titus ii. 5-Feb
... school of instruction, a pattern of virtue to all, publicly exhibited, like some
original model, containing in itself all beauties, affording examples whence ...
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This is the Reason, Then, Why Christians are Counted Public ...
... Shall piety be a license to immoral deeds, and shall religion be regarded
as affording the occasion for all riotous extravagance? ...
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To the Rev. A. Brandram
... He then commenced blaming the Government, which, he said, established schools without
affording the necessary books, adding that in his school there were but ...
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Whether it is Lawful for Religious to Live on Alms?
... In another way a thing becomes due to a person through his affording others something
whether temporal or spiritual, according to 1:Cor.9:11, "If we have sown ...
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'The Matter of a Day in Its Day'
... all the variety of our changeful conditions, besides its purpose of disciplining
ourselves and of making character, has also the purpose of affording a theatre ...
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Preface.
... A selection has been made of what seem to be the most important subjects, affording
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The Record of a Quaker Conscience
... Being offered four days more of time, we accepted it as affording opportunity to
visit our friends; and moreover as there would be more probability of meeting ...
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... preachers and people, and it was upward of eleven months from the time of the first
to the last, " the times and places of which, not affording much matter ...
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Moses the Type of Christ.
... of Moses is valuable to Christians, not only as giving us a pattern of fidelity
towards God, of great firmness, and great meekness, but also as affording us a ...
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Affording (2 Occurrences)
...Affording (2 Occurrences). Titus 2:7 in all things affording thyself as a pattern
of good works; in teaching uncorruptedness, gravity, (DBY). ...
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Uncorruptedness (1 Occurrence)
... Uncorruptedness (1 Occurrence). Titus 2:7 in all things affording thyself as a pattern
of good works; in teaching uncorruptedness, gravity, (DBY YLT). ...
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Open (586 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Free of access; not shut up; not closed; affording unobstructed ingress
or egress; not impeding or preventing passage; not locked up or covered over ...
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Joyous (10 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Glad; gay; merry; joyful; also, affording or inspiring
joy; with of before the word or words expressing the cause of joy. ...
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Lawyer (5 Occurrences)
... And so it was among the Hebrews. The provisions of their code were for the most
part quite general, thus affording much scope for casuistic interpretation. ...
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Like (10728 Occurrences)
... 2. (superl.) Equal, or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent. 3. (superl.)
Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely. ...
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Granaries (7 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Psalms 144:13 Our granaries full, affording all manner of store; our sheep
bringing forth thousands, ten thousands in our pastures; (DBY WBS). ...
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Garners (2 Occurrences)
... Psalms 144:13 That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that
our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: (KJV JPS ...
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Grateful (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Affording pleasure; pleasing to the senses; gratifying; delicious; as,
a grateful present; food grateful to the palate; grateful sleep. ...
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Incommodious (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Tending to incommode; not commodious; not affording
ease or advantage; unsuitable; giving trouble; inconvenient; annoying; as ...
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