What about emergencies? Shouldn't we be able to put money away for emergencies? Good question. Some thoughts:
Again, the thrust of this proposal is for a community of people who come together regularly to ask questions of one another and hold one another to being faithful with their money and lifestyle. If an emergency comes up one year and a family has to spend beyond the minimum income to cover that emergency, this seems a legitimate concern. But an emergency isn't fixing your shopping withdrawal by a spending spree to the mall. I'm thinking car crash, medical emergency, house on fire, and the link. And maybe we covenant with each other to help one another out in these kinds of instances. Being supported by your social network is part of what genuine friendship is about.
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