Poverty and Wealth

8 hrs. 13 min.

Business & Personal Development

Language Russian

Authors Sergey Sharapov, Marina Ulybysheva

Author Sergey Sharapov

Author Marina Ulybysheva

Narrator Viktor Popov

Description

Among sociologists, economics researchers, and researchers of religion there’s a common misconception that in the Christian world only Protestant ideology is compatible with entrepreneurship, while Orthodoxy somehow does everything to prevent people from accumulating earthly goods. The history of Russian capitalism contradicts this claim, but until now there has been no clear explanation of the phenomenon of Orthodox entrepreneurship. Sergey Sharapov and Marina Ulybysheva argue that the desire for prosperity and well-being is built into human nature by God and is directed toward spreading Christian values. An Orthodox worldview not only doesn’t hinder success in any endeavor—it helps you achieve it. Poverty and wealth are what surrounds us. And a proper arrangement of priorities, based on God’s word, helps us take our rightful place in life.

Contents:

01. Introduction. (07:38)
02. Chapter 1. Part 1. The image of the rich and the poor in Russian literature. In literature and in life. (17:40)
03. Chapter 1. Part 2. The image of the rich and the poor in Russian literature. Ruin or God’s blessing. (13:22)
04. Chapter 2. Part 1. Poverty and wealth are from the Lord. Not wealth should own a person, but a person should own wealth. (21:17)
05. Chapter 2. Part 2. Poverty and wealth are from the Lord. A Christian attitude to money. (25:37)
06. Chapter 3. The worldly way of life is blessed by God. (23:09)
07. Chapter 4. Part 1. The commandment about work. Adam’s first duty. (22:38)
08. Chapter 4. Part 2. The commandment about work. Work is not an end, but a means. (21:55)
09. Chapter 5. Co-working with God. Talents. (26:14)
10. Chapter 6. Fruits of labor. Striving to achieve perfection. (26:04)
11. Chapter 7. Part 1. Ethical tradition in the history of Orthodox entrepreneurship. Domostroy. (17:25)
12. Chapter 7. Part 2. Ethical tradition in the history of Orthodox entrepreneurship. An honest merchant’s word. (10:50)
13. Chapter 8. Forms of ownership. (23:50)
14. Chapter 9. Relations between employer and employee. (18:26)
15. Chapter 10. Relations between business partners. (14:28)
16. Chapter 11. Part 1. God’s will and God’s allowance (permitting). Conscience is the voice of God. (17:32)
17. Chapter 11. Part 2. God’s will and God’s allowance (permitting). My burden is light. (19:35)
18. Chapter 12. Part 1. Person and society. Faith without deeds is dead. (17:32)
19. Chapter 12. Part 2. Person and society. Service. (16:27)
20. Chapter 13. Part 1. Society. An active life position. True and false humility. (20:41)
21. Chapter 13. Part 2. Society. An active life position. Don’t make yourself a idol. (20:18)
22. Chapter 14. The hand of the giver will not grow weak. (28:10)
23. Chapter 15. Advertising with a “plus” sign. (16:34)
24. Chapter 16. Scientific activity—creative component of the human personality. (17:18)
25. Conclusion. (29:08)