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- Jesus saw wealth as a gift from God to be used in His service (Matthew 25:14-30). Those who have been blessed with wealth must share generously with the poor (Matthew 25:31-46), and avoid the sins of arrogance (1 Timothy 6:17-19), dishonesty (Exodus 20:15, Mark 10:19, Luke 3:12-14) and greed (Luke 12:13-21).
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Feb 23, 2016 · What did Jesus really teach about wealth and poverty? Perhaps you think that Jesus discouraged wealth and promoted a lifestyle of poverty and self-denial. Perhaps you believe that Jesus encouraged wealth, as many prosperity gospel advocates assume.
- David Jones
Yet, this is not the gospel. It is a feel-good,...
- David Jones
Mar 9, 2011 · Because when Jesus said, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me” (Matthew 19:21), the Bible says that he went away sorrowful. It was a test to see whether God was more important to him than his things.
Jan 20, 2019 · Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God” (Luke 18:18–25).
- No one can serve two masters. “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be loved to the one and despise the other.
- For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
- ENTERING THE KINGDOM OF GOD. “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” |
- A SEED FALLING ON GOOD SOIL. “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart.
In Matthew 6:19-34, Jesus focuses specifically on wealth and possessions. He opens with three statements about the difference between generosity and stinginess. In the second half of this section (vs. 25-34), Jesus gives two analogies that demonstrate God’s endless, abundant generosity.
Sep 20, 2022 · Jesus viewed wealth and poverty in a non-discriminatory manner. He warns those who are wealthy that they have an important responsibility to give to the poor and that if they are not careful, their riches can lead them into evil.
Jesus saw wealth as a gift from God to be used in His service (Matthew 25:14-30). Those who have been blessed with wealth must share generously with the poor (Matthew 25:31-46), and avoid the sins of arrogance (1 Timothy 6:17-19), dishonesty (Exodus 20:15, Mark 10:19, Luke 3:12-14) and greed (Luke 12:13-21).
