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The Biblical View on Wealth: Trust vs. Money

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JEFF TURNER

When we look at Canada’s standard of living compared to the rest of the world, we may not be the wealthiest, but we are still very blessed. The Bible speaks many times about those who have money, including a serious warning in Luke 6:24, where Jesus says, “But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.”

At first glance, it may seem like Jesus is condemning wealth. But that’s not the full picture. The issue is not having money—it’s trusting in money instead of God. Throughout Scripture, we see faithful people who were wealthy. Abraham had great riches, Job was extremely prosperous, and even after his loss, God restored him with more. Joseph of Arimathea was able to give Jesus his own tomb. Lydia, a businesswoman in the New Testament, used her home to serve others.

Wealth, in itself, is not a problem. The real danger comes when someone puts their hope and love in riches rather than in God. Those who rely on their wealth will fall. God gives blessings so we can enjoy them, but also so we can be generous and honour Him. Riches should be received with a thankful heart and used to serve His kingdom.

The Love of Money: Unveiling the True Message

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Floyd Rogers

One of the most frequently misinterpreted Bible verses is 1 Timothy 6:10, which states, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Often, people mistakenly believe that money itself is the problem, viewing it as the source of all wrongdoing. However, the true message lies in the underlying motive—the love of money.

In his letter, Paul warns that the desire to accumulate wealth can lead people into temptation and harmful desires, dragging them into spiritual destruction. He makes it clear that money is not inherently bad. Instead, it’s the obsession with it that opens the door to all sorts of evil. This craving can cause people to stray from their faith and make destructive choices.

Paul’s teaching applies to everyone, whether they have much or little. It’s not the amount of money that matters, but whether our hearts prioritize wealth over God. This passage serves as a reminder to keep our focus on spiritual contentment rather than allowing material desires to dominate our lives.

Is it wrong to be wealthy?

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FLOYD ROGERS – Texas Gospel Volunteer, Christian writer

A YouTube video titled, “Why most rich people will end up in hell” was brought up in discussion. For full disclosure: I did not watch the video.  I’ve found that a person usually doesn’t really know what they’re talking about if they can’t make a point without telling me to watch someone else’s video. But the title piqued my interest.  After all, the Book of Matthew does say, “Again I tell you, 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.”

The Bible uses a lot of metaphor. Its books are written in the common-person’s language. People back then were not that different from modern folks who use metaphors like saying my car died on the way to work.  We know the person who says this doesn’t believe their car was alive.  I think Matthew is using a similar metaphor here. I don’t think he’s saying it’s impossible for a rich person to go to heaven, but that it can be very hard for a rich person to do so.  But why?

Our redemption is a gift from God.  We don’t earn it, but we can reject it.  We can also allow things to become more important than God and money can become a stumbling block. Too, other types of wealth can cause us problems. Consider that the book of Matthew says, “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me…” It’s not wrong to love your family, but it is wrong to love people more than God.  The point I’m making is that a thing does not have to be intrinsically evil to become a stumbling block. Could this be why Matthew records Jesus asking, “What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?”

What are your thoughts?