That article reminds me of the people who make the comment that money is the root of all evil. A little bit of a twist of scripture goes a long way with some. I have followed my grandparents example of “putting up” enough until next years harvest. It’s what has been done since Bible times. Today they would call that “prepping”. Not once does scripture in any way denegrate those who provided for their families with extra provisions to help those who are in need. Of course we don’t put our faith in those goods and it’s the “love of money” that leads to sin. If “prepping” is somehow un-Biblical then Joseph sure made a mistake by storing up for the lean years.
Joseph is mentioned in the column, as is Noah. Those were peculiar situations the Lord initiated.
This column is not about the normal, practical storing up you mention. I’m talking about the doomsday preppers of today—the “hardcore” preppers.