Randy Alcorn's discussion in "Money, Possessions and Eternity" addresses a profound conflict between our moral beliefs and the realities of life. He highlights Leo Tolstoy's perspective that we may alleviate this conflict through altering either our lifestyle or our moral compass. Many individuals prefer to modify their consciences, convincing themselves that their choices are justifiable while living comfortably, despite the suffering of others.
This rationalization permits a life of luxury juxtaposed...