Does God Want Us To Be Wealthy?

[@xxxs8309]

You can help more people when you are wealthy,but you need to have God as your priority

[@YeshuaMuzic]

Not necessarily. Some people have nothing but they help quite a lot. Helping is more about your heart rather than what you have.

[@NenskiTrill]

God can help you discern who to help and when.

[@thechristianarchist662]

​@@YeshuaMuzic He didn't say you WILL help more people when you are wealthy, and he didn't say you CAN'T help people when you are poor. He said you CAN help more people when you are wealthy, which is objectively true.

[@mik3ymomo]

Charity and inheritances are common themes all throughout the Bible. You cannot create and pass on an inheritance or be charitable when you have nothing. The wealth comes naturally to those who follow Gods instruction/Torah. You are to make and pass on to your heirs generational wealth.

[@YeshuaMuzic]

@@thechristianarchist662 I agree with that as well. My point was that you don't need to be Wealthy to help more people. Cause money is not the only way to help people. 👍

[@CameronTenpenny]

My Grandpa was a Baptist minister in East Texas for 60 years. He was one of the most godly and respected men I knew. When I got my real estate license I was sitting alone at an open house one day with no prospects or clients so I decided to call him. He told me that God wanted me to be successful and to work hard on my business. If that meant I made a lot of money in the process then so be it. Just as long as I kept loving Him!

[@PeaceToAll-sl1db]

use the talents that God gave you to spread His Kingdom

[@axxel9626]

As soon as you put your faith in Jesus' sacrifice for the payment of your sins, believing that it's by His sacrifice for you that you go to heaven and not by your good works, then you are saved forever (quoting Romans 4:4-5 and John 6:40). No matter how big you sin, or how big you lose faith, you will always be saved from that moment on (quoting John 10:28 and 2 Timothy 2:13). That is to reassure us all that are forever saved, but apart from thinking about salvation, we gotta fully surrender to the Lord, cause if we don't we'll be in a whole lotta pain. You would then enter the state of dead faith (described in James 2), where you are still saved, but you are spiritually dead (due to not having good works/sinning much), meaning you would be distancing you from God, and you don't wanna do that (from experience), cause then you'd lose many time of your precious life by staying in a state of guilt/rebellion. Hope i explained everything good enough.

[@The77SpaceMan]

Great story! How did the real estate job work out eventually?

[@JoeSmith-gb4ng]

Remember the money belongs to GOD, so if you make good money sure take care of your household but remember to always be generous to the poor not only with your money but also with your kindness and your heart. Your money isn't want's going to be judged when you are called home, your heart and soul will be. God Bless and God's Peace to you all. Merry Christmas

[@bryandelcid4065]

Definitely hit the nail there. Being poor can also get in the way between one and God and most people will believe that’s not possible and that only wealth can. God does indeed want our heart only. He can make gold pour out of a rock if He wanted to.

[@TheeCommonTater]

I was raised right and while my parents probably weren’t skilled with money, they were moral with money. This show keeps me oriented in the right direction.

[@MJBlvckAtom]

You have no idea how much this helped me get past the mental/spiritual block of not allowing myself to have more than I thought I should. God doesn't want us to focus on wealth, but only on Him and how we should be living how He wants us to. Amen brother.

[@amyw7200]

Proverbs 30:8b-9 "Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, Lest I be full and deny You and say, “Who is Yahweh?” Or lest I be impoverished and steal, And profane the name of my God."

[@timclark2925]

thats a great verse Amy....also in the Lords Prayers "Give us our daily bread."

[@broadbandtogod]

This

[@ZealotTF2]

Proverbs 30:1 "The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle." Proverbs 30 is the only chapter of Proverbs written by someone other than Solomon. Prophets are not to use the power given to them to gather personal wealth. Investigate who is writing before reading - context matters. Proverbs 10:22 "The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."

[@timclark2925]

@@ZealotTF2 Theres also "Its hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven." Money so easily becomes an idol.. "You cannot serve both God and money."..."Do not worry about your life what you will eat" verse too....the bottom line is we are not to seek riches.......You can take one verse and justify greed and the love of money....and sadly in these last days much of the Church has with the false Prosperity Gospel...."Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth." That kind of destroys the whole idea of 10 million dollar mansions and 200k sports cars....

[@Janevelyn]

@@ZealotTF2I’m not following why it makes a difference that it’s not Solomon

[@MotivatedI]

This is the best message I have ever gotten from Dave Ramsey. Wow

[@sallyprzybil2404]

God cares WHAT you do with your money because it’s a reflection of what’s in your heart…….after taking care of your family, have a giving, kind heart and love God..!

[@pioteko]

Agreed, he does care, a lot. Which is why God is Good

[@carlosv.1278]

I feel the hands of the Lord helping me in critical events in my life. Trust, believe, obey. There will be rewards for the believers. Salvation and faith coming from God, His people hear His voice. Blessings

[@shaunmcinnis566]

Great answer Dave. People also tend to misunderstand the scripture says "the "love" of money is the root of all evil." not money itself.

[@dulcedelula]

God will entrust you with his riches depending on how you manage what he has already given you. Like in the story of the 3 servants who were given talents. Like Dave said, money isn’t ours, everything belongs to God, and the more you chase it the less you’ll have or the more quick you will lose it because it is not coming from a Godly source.

[@CookWithStephh]

Wow ! Thank you for this

[@CharlieBravo887]

This is not true. There are many people who get wealthy for various reasons, many of them wicked, that aren't good at managing it and vice versa. God's reasons are not our reasons.

[@stephaniejsmes8991]

Very insightful:) I will have to read about the 3 servants.

[@raysully7571]

Gospel according to Luke Then he looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets. “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. “Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets. -Yeshua haNotzri

[@MrsAngelala]

We had very little for a long time, then my husband found the courage to leave a job that was apparently really holding him back, because once he left, he more than doubled his salary in about four years. In the reversal of circumstances I've struggled with the perception that you have to be poor to get to heaven, because now I can no longer consider myself poor. The Lord showed me something last summer that was super-interesting: Memories are a key resource he uses to communicate with us. The use of money to arrange the material world in fun ways (like throwing a marshmallow war for the neighborhood kids) is ABSOLUTELY a legitimate use of wealth. Doing kind things, even "wasteful" things like throwing a party, adds to the stock of memories Jesus can use influence people for Truth, Beauty, and Goodness later on.

[@jamesmoody9363]

🙂❤️✨️

[@CoryFalde175]

Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God. - Proverbs 30:8-9

[@jaysant6958]

Thank you. I was wondering what that verse was.

[@kjwworldwide]

When you find your purpose and work to get better at it daily along with Faith in God you are 1 of the wealthiest on earth

[@tazocitrus]

"It's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God" is a metaphor from the Bible that appears in Matthew 19:24, Mark 10:25, and Luke 18:25. I 100% agree with everything Dave said BUT it's incomplete. I think this scripture is saying that its easier for a poor person to position their heart where God wants it than it is for a rich person to do the same. There's certainly no question that salvation is available to the rich but beware that having much WILL make it much harder for your heart to remain where it needs to be.

[@joeschratz9360]

There is actually another clip of Dave where he addresses that quote exactly and I thought he had a great answer. Unfortunately I don’t remember what the video was called but I give it a quick search and try to find it. I really appreciated his perspective. God bless!

[@MrPreston16]

Matthew 19:25-26" When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, "Who then can be saved? Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

[@lgrrf]

Dave says he doesn't own anything; he's just managing it for God. While I think that's a noble belief, that's not what Dave practices. If he was just managing it, he wouldn't have spent it on mansions, sports cars, and an overall lifestyle that's much higher than the average American's. I find it highly hypocritical on his part.

[@juleswifey6003]

but who's to say that he doesn't spend an equal amounts helping others? not everyone who gives let's others know of their giving​@lgrrf

[@GojoTheHonoredOne9]

God blesses with wealth amongst other things. Wealth is just another factor that man can find themselves trusting in than God.

[@1985tmc]

I appreciate this. I know being given grace by God will come with understanding what God calls us to. Engaging in community when it comes to stewardship, really has to be an understanding of how to support someone else’s need by faith. God has His way of calling upon us to care for each other and giving is one way to do that.

[@kevin20p]

God gives, and he also withholds. I pray that i am content with what He gives me. Pslam 84.

[@AshtasticAcrobat]

This was so good. I do believe that with more money comes more opportunity for generosity and service. So wealth when properly steward, benefits the kingdom 😊

[@happy777abc]

Actually there are many ways to give gifts and talents besides money. Money can get in the way of nurturing talents that can bless people immensely. Have enough for today and focus on God's will in one's life by nurturing talents that He can use for the Kingdom here. That time will not be used to make money but in building one's abilities that God gave them, to bless people with them later in as they are perfected. Many people pursue money and are out if God's will. Pursue basic money, invest and use the rest of the time nurturing talents - that may even cost money, to use for His Kingdom here. That can bless people more than money.

[@cjhoward409]

I’m blessed beyond measure because I have zero debt and my frig and pantry are full

[@ColtonJohnsonBrice09]

You know God is touching you when you give and it feels like you receiving👑

[@meljordan220]

I wish I could give more than one thumbs up for this one.

[@ryanespinoza7297]

Phrasing

[@jamesmoody9363]

​@😊❤🎉meljordan220

[@jaysant6958]

To those quoting the part where Jesus said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom, He also said that with God all things are possible a few verses later.

[@ojg386]

Thank you for the Biblical message on money, pastor Dave.

[@jamesmoody9363]

😊

[@raysully7571]

Gospel according to Luke Then he looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets. “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. “Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets. -Yeshua haNotzri

[@Manatti06]

pastor?

[@mikemcconeghy4658]

I believe whatever God gives you, He expects you to use it to help others. As you set yourself to do His work, He gives you things He wants you to have. Might be a strong back or a reliable truck or wisdom, but don't expect to keep them to yourself.

[@humaniodalien]

God and the Devil are the same person

[@hollyegee2199]

And a third caveat… if you can handle money and faith without the distraction. I’m not sure I could… but I’d love it if I could just buy things for people in need but live simple myself. Thank you Dave! That Prosperity Gospel is such a viscous, diabolical, ungodly trap.

[@vincentortega4284]

Do not pursue money, material things of this earth, pursue Jesus daily, and you will have eternal riches.

[@jacqueslee2592]

The wealthy will get wealthier by raising prices and the poor will get poorer as a result. Christianity and the evangelical White Christian nationalist movement equate faith with usury. Of course, we all want to live life with peace of mind and healthy relationships with others. In our reality, in order to achieve this, money is a determinant factor, more so in societies like in the US. Being an atheist, you see the superficiality and hypocrisy of present day Christianity and all its sects and the Abrahamic religions in general covetousness for gold and capital.

[@touher6071]

Amen!!❤

[@mattwilloughby5390]

Yes, but we live in a world that requires money. What if we could use money to be a blessing for our family and for the Kingdom?

[@vincentortega4284]

@mattwilloughby5390 Jesus will provide that job,whatever his children needs our.

[@eos_2366]

@@mattwilloughby5390you first pursue the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you.

[@TerryDozier-fi6wm]

To whom much is given, much shall be required!

[@terrencejenkins7995]

So refreshing to have this segment dedicated to what God thinks about something. Praise God! Great question, even better answer. 🙏🏾

[@jamesmoody9363]

TRUE 👍

[@Shalini-ts6sn]

Loved this show .. About God May everyone heart receive Jesus

[@DesignedByTaz]

I love it that they are talking about God on the radio in front of millions of people to hear. ❤

[@Laker62282]

To each their own. Personally, I dislike it. My thought is one’s relationship to god should be incredibly personal.

[@Lynnpaperweight]

​@Laker62282 God commands us to share Him with the world. A testimony, and the fact that God EXISTS.

[@hollygaines9728]

​@Laker62282 You don't know Jesus, that's why you think that.

[@BloodlessJG]

​@@Lynnpaperweight That's your opinion 😊

[@Laker62282]

@Lynnpaperweight Nah, god isn’t real. But I’m glad it brings you happiness to think so.

[@debbiejones8726]

Great teaching Dave🎉

[@Clevermerci-h9e]

Money doesn’t have anything to do with salvation. However, God is committed to our success even more than we’re committed. Great talk.

[@prathamesh1242]

Excellent answer and explanation....🙏

[@grammym8262]

Yes, thank you, and knowing that you are a man of faith makes me listen to you even more.

[@mfbikle]

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul Matthew 16:26

[@hollygaines9728]

Amen. "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

[@zachjones2346]

Proverbs 10:4 Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. Luke 16:10-12 10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?

[@mogamethanu]

Amen, what is the point of “chasing wealth” and not God?

[@mogamethanu]

⁠​⁠@@hollygaines9728amen, a man with many possessions who is not willing to deploy them for God will have a hard time entering the kingdom

[@mogamethanu]

⁠@@zachjones2346 Amen, a person who served the Lord first and is a representative of His Kingdom, though he is blessed with worldly gain, is still a saint and will enter the Kingdom.

[@donaldreason5664]

Breason Its the " Love of money " That is the " Root of all evil " Not the money itself.. A lot of people love money more than anything and thats " Idol Worship " . it truely is about the heart.. ❤

[@cynan1019]

There are many Godly, wealthy people in the Bible. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Solomon. Matthew was wealthy, and became a believer. Just to name a few.

[@user-fd4ki9ds8c]

Beautiful explanation of how God values all that is really important! I love how God teaches us generosity and enjoyment of life! with all that he gives us. He gives all things that are good. Loved Dave's commentary here, just so inspiring.

[@PedroS-nv1sl]

0:38 Kencole Coleman Googling “Does God want us to be wealthy” 😂

[@VaibhavKatoria]

😂😂😂😂 🍺

[@TeeKeeps]

Fr. I hope he’s not relying on something like some Ais when they’ll sometimes lie like those who use it like it’s all knowing when it’s not; Away from being real with themselves. They’re sick.

[@Thunderbird1968]

LOL

[@alejandroumaslay3657]

The answer to that question is may be found in Matthew 19:20-24, Jesus tells the rich young man who wants to know what he must do to gain eternal life, “go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, and come follow me” Matthew 19:20, then Jesus says of the rich, “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of god” Matthew 19:24, The gospel are full of examples of God’s favor being focused on the poor, not the rich, Jesus enters the world in a stable and lives in a working-class family, St. Joseph was a laborer, not a worker with fine wood, through the years there have been many who preached the gospel of the full stomach, but it is not the gospel of Jesus, most of the saints who were born into wealth renounced it sooner or later.

[@trevaughncox3930]

😂😂

[@JeremyBelter]

God wants us to be saved! And then being good stewards. Money has 0 to do with salvation.

[@Michael-vc2cs]

Amen!

[@benban8055]

Absolutely not true. It's like saying that money has absolutely nothing to do with food, or electricity or the internet or clothing. Only one who has not done proper thinking will be so naive to say such a thing. Besides if its true that God doesn't care, then 2 Corinthians 8:9 & 1 Corinthians 3:21-22 just won't exist. If God doesn't care, then he wouldn't have cared in the days of Abraham whom he made extremely wealthy, Abraham would have been poor or a just guy who barely afforded the things of this life, then God wouldn't have cared in the days of Jacob & Solomon e.t.c. How do we know this for sure? We know because God never changes, he is the same yesterday, today and forever. So if he cared in those days, he still does today, and guess what? He is no respecter of persons, which means that God wouldn't treat those guys in the past better than he treats us today, infect we are better off because we have a better covenant which means that we have what those guys had plus some more. The problem is that men are willfully ignorant.

[@benban8055]

Absolutely not true that money has nothing to do with it. It's like saying that money has absolutely nothing to do with food, or electricity or the internet or clothing. Only one who has not done proper thinking will be so naive to say such a thing. Besides if its true that God doesn't care, then 2 Corinthians 8:9 & 1 Corinthians 3:21-22 just won't exist. If God doesn't care, then he wouldn't have cared in the days of Abraham whom he made extremely wealthy, Abraham would have been poor or a just guy who barely afforded the things of this life, then God wouldn't have cared in the days of Jacob & Solomon e.t.c. How do we know this for sure? We know because God never changes, he is the same yesterday, today and forever. So if he cared in those days, he still does today, and guess what? He is no respecter of persons, which means that God wouldn't treat those guys in the past better than he treats us today, infect we are better off because we have a better covenant which means that we have what those guys had plus some more. The problem is that men are willfully ignorant.

[@angelap3572]

​@benban8055 money is a means to an end, that's all. You don't have to be wealthy to enter Heaven. God allowed Job to suffer the loss of his wealth, but still loved him, and in fact, wanted to give Job an opportunity to prove his love for God by blessing Him even in trials. Jesus was born in poverty and lived a very poor life to teach us detachment from earthly things. In fact, God said, "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His justice, and all these things shall be added unto you."

[@katiefountain2407]

​@@benban8055well the scriptures that you mentioned are speaking about spiritual riches, not material ones...... So you're taking those verses completely out of context... God does not care about finances. Since that is a worldly system. In fact Jesus tells us not to worry about worldly things. That we will be taken care of as the birds of the air are taken care of. That worrying about worldly goods is likened to idolatry. Since you are elevating something to the status of God in your life. So your view of the scriptures is off and you're coming off a bit rude.......

[@Waltere66892]

Merry Christmas 🎁 I came to the Lord asking for his blessings because raising my son (Joel) was an act of courage despite all the challenges.And the Lord answered my prayers with a benefiting income of $34,000 monthly. To God be the glory,this video have inspired me greatly in many ways!!!!!

[@SusanDonald-tv6nh]

Congratulations❤ I'm happy for your Family ❤

[@ArchieHwan]

My advice to everyone is that saving is great but investment is the key to be successful imagine investing $15,000 and received $472,700.

[@SarahScotch]

Unfortunately, not all of us were financially literate early. I was 35 when I finally educated myself and started taking steps. I went from $176,000 in debt with zero savings or retirement to now, 2 years later, fully debt-free and over $1000,000 net worth. I know that doesn't SOUND like a lot, but I'm incredibly proud of it. Now I'm fast-tracking my wealth building (investing $400,000 annually) and don't owe a dime to anyone. It's a good feeling!

[@VivianGonzalez-bz1tp]

wow this awesome I'm 47 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@wilderRobin]

Life is easier when the cash keeps popping in, thanks to Elizabeth Regina Nelsen's services. Glad she's getting the recognition she deserves

[@connorpena373]

In my experience mostly poor people are the ones who say that “being rich” is bad. Having money above God in your heart is a sin, Dave hit this one on the 🎯.

[@robertgeorge238]

You work for 40yrs to have $1M in your retirement, meanwhile some people are putting just $10K in a meme coin from just a few months ago and now they are multimillionaires.❤

[@Brookeinda]

I want to compliment you, you have said it all. I am a little business owner and I really want to expand my business to the next level by making myself an investor but I really don't know how to go about it..

[@aaronferrell3129]

imagine investing in Btcoin earlier.... You could have been a multi millionaire precently

[@sarkiali3958]

You are right. Been thinking of going into gold and cyptocurrency

[@HopeJackson-b7b]

It's obvious everyone is doing this online Investment

[@vickia.weaver7488]

​@@HopeJackson-b7b I totally agree with you it has been an eye-opening experience for a lot of people.

[@SOSPainting]

The exact reason I decided to start fighting for wealth is because I saw so many poor Christians being ignored by their own brethren (including myself). Someone has to help the poor and I pray someday I can help.

[@skinlesscougar]

It's probably easier to pull someone out of a hole, than get into the hole and help dig them out. But still don't be afraid of a little dirt.

[@LandonDean-zk4wn]

We all can help in ways that don't take money. For example, Big James and Little James in the series The Chosen plowing the land of a gentile with a broken leg. That costed nothing. (James and John weren't directly told to do this in the bible, the show just uses it to help explain a point).

[@robedmund9948]

Don't wait until you have the money to help. Time and Talents are good ways to give as well. Keep working toward that $$$$ goal, but do not forsake other ways to help the poor, even WHILE you are poor. Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or food pantry.

[@Coolness18304]

My boy preaching this moring

[@YanilleCastillo-sf4vb]

Thank you so much for explaining it so simple . I really love this explanation. I’ve taken classes on tithing and sowing and I felt it was so complicated and still didn’t understand 100%. This was so easy to understand. I give God all the glory honor and praise for using you and using this man who called to ask this . I’m sure many have this question… to Jesus be all the glory thank you guys ❤️❤️❤️

[@HOLDXSTEEL]

Too bad god isn’t actually real

[@Primitive_Code]

@@HOLDXSTEEL Real = Bounded by time, space, and matter.

[@jamesmoody9363]

@@HOLDXSTEEL And the Bible said it is the fool who says in his heart that there is no God.🤔🤔🤔🙂🙃

[@jamesmoody9363]

@@HOLDXSTEEL And the Bible says that every human being knows by the creation around them that there is a creator.🤔🤔🤔🙂🙃

[@HOLDXSTEEL]

@ but …I dot believe in the Bible so why would that quote matter to me?…

[@fartmechanic8903]

What a beautiful response! I’m so thankful for Dave Ramsey

[@DSLightning21]

Not necessarily "wealthy" per se, but definitely resourceful/fruitful with what God gives us (which intrinsically brings wealth with productive habits). See Matthew 25: 14-30 (Parable of the Talents), and John 15 (vine and branches). 👍

[@salemthorup9536]

This is my favorite of Dave's takes. ❤

[@samtv6447]

PROVERBS 8:18-19: With me are riches and honour , enduring wealth and prosperity my fruit is better than fine gold , what I yield surpasses choice silver Abraham, Isaac , Moses, David , Joseph became rich and great leaders and were still used mightily by God

[@heatherwalls9065]

Preach!! Dave straight preached the gospel.

[@smustipher]

My take away from Scripture is that God wants us to work, be wise, and be responsible stewards of your resources. If you do these things and you end up wealthy, great. If being wealthy is the goal and it means you neglect your relationships or do unethical things to get it, there is a problem. If you are poor because you are irresponsible, I don't think God has a special type of favor for you, it's just natural law at work.

[@LandonDean-zk4wn]

God created the natural law, even so as the wicked can prosper from it. Wickedness and Righteousness don't coorelate with wealth. Wealth is not good nor is it bad.

[@jacqueslee2592]

The wealthy will get wealthier by raising prices and the poor will get poorer as a result. Christianity and the evangelical White Christian nationalist movement equate faith with usury. Of course, we all want to live life with peace of mind and healthy relationships with others. In our reality, in order to achieve this, money is a determinant factor, more so in societies like in the US. Being an atheist, you see the superficiality and hypocrisy of present day Christianity and all its sects and the Abrahamic religions in general covetousness for gold and capital.

[@jamesmoody9363]

@@LandonDean-zk4wn interesting 🤔

[@JuniorShepherd]

@@LandonDean-zk4wnsay that again! A lot of Christians need to hear this. They have been sitting under bondage teachings of pastors who want them to stay poor.

[@benmorgan9748]

Do you think Dave and his followers are “ending up wealthy,” or do you think they are intentionally chasing wealth?

[@kari8552]

I do believe God cares about our needs and is ultimately our provider. I also believe He wants to prosper. He is more concerned about what we do with what we are given.

[@jasonrodgers9063]

Very well said!

[@TylerBuenoMusic]

It comes down to heart at the end of the day. Does Money lead your heart of does God? If money is your god, then its wrong. But if youre being poor because you believe thats what God wants, thars wrong as well.

[@nelsonwilkinson5972]

This is one of my favorite videos of Dave Ramsey. The caller asked a good question. And Dave Ramsey is absolutely right.

[@dggjr1759]

“Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to get through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” - MATTHEW 19:24

[@samtv6447]

@@dggjr1759😂😂 read the context it’s about those rich people who focus on material wealth not on God that’s the issue not that God dislike rich people , don’t you know God blessed Solomon with wealth , Abraham, Isaac even David God multiplies things in your hand even heaven is full of beauty and gold and rich items , poverty isn’t the way of God stop misguiding people that’s wrong by the way those rich men were used by God.

[@dggjr1759]

@@samtv6447 Jesus said to him: “If you want to be perfect, go sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come be my follower.” When the young man heard this, he went away grieved, for he had many possessions. Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Truly I say to you that it will be difficult for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of the heavens. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to get through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” MATTHEW 19: 21-24

[@jdr6128]

Absolutely outstanding!!! I think that is the best teaching on the subject of money I have ever heard, hands down, direct and to the point without any agenda or religious mumbo jumbo. I will be sharing this video with others. GOD bless 🙏

[@Growth234]

One of your best videos. Not about what you have, all about character and where your heart is.

[@lgrrf]

According to Dave, he doesn't have anything; he's just managing everything for God. I find it hypocritical on his part. If he was just managing it, he wouldn't have spent it on mansions, sports cars, and an overall lifestyle that's much higher than the average American's.

[@Growth234]

@lgrrf while that might be true. I also don't see the point of still living like they're poor when they have money. Would be kinda nice to have a mansion, hot tub, ect. But I've never had that kind of money so what do I know 🤷 heard it's harder to stay humble though.

[@lgrrf]

@@Growth234 The point is that it's not their money (according to him). I don't spend my employer's money on myself, do you? I know it's hard to stay humble, but if you can't, at least don't be hypocritical. People like Warren Buffet have 1000x more net worth, spend less, and don't use this type of virtue signaling.

[@jamesmoody9363]

Interesting 🙂

[@robedmund9948]

We are just caretakers of what God has given us, so take care.

[@Sir_Charles1558]

i think dave really helped this guy. he took it all in.

[@mateuszg.8263]

I’m a catholic from Europe and I find this video really interesting! God bless Ramsey team and your families! Merry Christmas everyone!

[@sampaguita12345]

i believe that God gives a person talents. then He wants to see how we will use those talents to help others in need. God is merciful to those who repent and asks for his mercy.

[@lauren4078]

I absolutely abhor how social media, like Instagram and TikTok, amplify many of the worst aspects of the human condition: narcissism, egomania, vanity, greed, pride, etc. It causes so many people to focus on the things that aren't important, one of which is idolatry of money. We ALL need Jesus, whether we have lots of money, little money, or no money at all.

[@jamesmoody9363]

@@lauren4078 😊❤️✨️

[@AyseDeniz-h8w]

Bro, i bought XAI225K in November after your video. i'm up 379%.

[@percivalgooglyeyes6178]

It's all God's will. If God wants you to be wealthy, you will be wealthy. If God wants you to be poor, you'll be poor. He decides and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it except believe in God.

[@guimaricatoo]

As an atheist I see so much beauty in religion when talked like this.

[@robedmund9948]

Religion is created by man to control people. Faith is what's important. Religion gets in the way of Faith throughout History.

[@smricha1]

God wants you to care more about Him than your money, and by Him He means other people. If you're hoarding your money, you are in trouble with God. There is nothing wrong with wealth. It is a blessing. There is something wrong with greed, selfishness, and lack of charity.

[@thomasflippen4341]

Amen! Jesus is the way the truth and the life!

[@robedmund9948]

The hardest part about becoming wealthy is NOT forgetting when you were poor. That takes a great deal of intentional effort. It's why living AND GIVING is so important. What's in your heart matters to God, not what's in your bank account or wallet.

[@janelleg597]

"Occupy until I come"

[@pedrov7188]

Dave is awesome. God is more interested in our character than our accomplishments. Quote from Dereck Prince.

[@christopherholden66]

This confirms what God has been ministering to me

[@lauren4078]

That's wonderful! Praise God!

[@dragonballfax]

Pretty self-absorbed to assume an all-powerful being is catering to your needs and perhaps prioritizing your needs over someone else's.

[@jamesmoody9363]

​@@dragonballfaxYes, God caters to all of our needs. And he never stated that God was catering to his needs over and above anyone else's.🤔🤔🤔🙂🙃

[@jamesmoody9363]

​@@dragonballfaxAnd the Bible says that God will supply all of our needs, according to his riches and glory in Christ Jesus.

[@tonydee081]

We also must remember that Job was a very wealthy man, owning 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a large number of servants…Of course, he lost much and suffered, but persevered…and despite all of his trials, he held on to his faith and God still loved him in the end and blessed him with twice as much as he had before.

[@PaulNgim]

Proverbs 30: 7-9

[@DanEllisonMyLife2.0]

The greatest question ever on this show.

[@rahmatoullahbah5230]

yes! 🙌

[@Grace-gq6bu]

Psalm 35:27 “Let the Lord be magnified who hath pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.” God delights in your prosperity !!

[@LorenzoJamesRomano]

I started the year with a debt of $35,000 but I'm ending the year with an influx of $56,000 monthly all thanks to Sheryl Garrett 🙏🏻

[@IsabellaGraceSantini]

How did you achieve such a high monthly income? I'm a single parent struggling financially and can't afford a home, but I still have strong faith in God.

[@ColtAustin-v8b]

Sheryl Garrett is amazing! She changed my life as a broker and financial advisor. So glad she’s recognized here!

[@WillemJackVandenBerg]

Sheryl Garrett, a top financial advisor I discovered on CNBC, she's highly recommended!

[@WillemJackVandenBerg]

Her digital market expertise changed everything for me.

[@OliviaCatherine-h4v]

God's unending provision is true. I receive it for my household.

[@urkoolUncle]

The video title was misleading 😂😂 So glad I clicked on. Dave gave a more balanced overview than many religious teachers. Great video 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@LetitiaChastain]

This XAI225K thing is going bananas 🚀

[@rafttherogue3692]

Whatever that is?

[@AliviaMiley]

Dave is PREACHING!!!

[@SuperAllen91]

This call changed my view 180.

[@tjls123]

It wasn't even a call

[@stadiagames390]

"If wealth gets in the way" Dave, Jesus literally said it's harder to get into heaven for a wealthy man.

[@ashleytamar7650]

Man that was Such a great answer! Def could have done an alter call after that one! Cmon Dave! This is the Ramsey show! I love it!

[@SyvilleJosephine]

Preach Dave!!!!!!!!! The is was a whole sermon!!! 🔥

[@johnnylaluz]

Great answer Dave! God is good!

[@kimberlyhughes5475]

This is such a great video! Im so glad it was in my feed! Thank you, Dave.

[@Rob-e7n]

You're in survival mode when you're broke, you don't have a lot of room to help others. When you're rich, you got to be careful in how you help others otherwise they'll take advantage. You have to be very smart with wealth, but wealth is important.

[@RobertS.Headrick]

What sets top investors apart from the rest? I've got $385K in equity from a home sale and I'm unsure whether to put it into stocks or wait for a more favorable market condition.

[@briankelley-n9c]

You're correct. I think the smartest way to go is to spread out your investments. By putting your money into different asset classes like bonds, real estate, and stocks from other countries, you can lower the risk if one part of the market goes bad.

[@JasonB.Chisolm]

Several individuals minimize the importance of counsel until their own feelings become overwhelming. A few summers ago, following a protracted divorce, I needed a significant push to keep my firm afloat. I looked for licensed advisors and found someone with the highest qualifications. She has contributed to my reserve increasing from $275k to $850k despite inflation.

[@StephanieG.Augustus]

You seem to know the market better than we do, so that makes great sense. Who is the guide?

[@JasonB.Chisolm]

Actually its a Lady. Yes my go to person is a ‘Stacy Lynn Staples '. So easy and compassionate Lady. You should take a look at her work.

[@CharlesT.Foster]

I just Googled her name and her website came up right away. It looks interesting so far. I sent her an email and i hope she responds soon. Thanks

[@beetopahua8058]

Best answer I’ve ever heard. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@weaponx100]

Thank God for the Ramsey team!

[@todd2324]

Keep in mind, too, if you have a roof over your head and food in your fridge, you are already wealthy and doing better than the majority of people in the world.

[@monke4070]

Majority of people forget this. Roof over your head, running hot water and food in the fridge is really all we NEED. I thank God for keeping me healthy and safe to be able to provide this for my family. I always thank God for health and that everything else is extra.

[@ceciaportillo543]

💯

[@truthtelleranon]

then when you add on being debt free and being able to save and invest you’re doing better than all of human history virtually

[@Lyn-io5tx]

@@truthtelleranonyou didn’t mention tithing and charity.

[@thatshilarious9212]

Absolutely! Sometimes we think we are poor when really God has given us many blessings!

[@julieramirez874]

So thankful for this episode! 🙏 I’ve been curious about this.

[@Dave-tz9zx]

Yet no one wants to be poor. Do we want our children to be poor? No. I think God does care and wants to bless his children... but He will love us regardless of our situation.

[@MeakH1]

People don't "want" to be poor but aren't willing to do the things to stop them from being poor (living paycheck to paycheck). Those that do this, cause their children to feel morally obligated to take care of them financially. These children should go on with their lives and raise their children and have their children go on with their lives.

[@LandonDean-zk4wn]

Sometimes it is better to be poor.

[@MeakH1]

Well, yeah, if you are wealthy (can vary by net worth and how much money you generate), you have more work to maintain wealth and also have to work more to avoid taxes and plan on your taxes. Other problems include crossing off more people in your circles because some people pursue other people for money and so on.

[@coondogsoutdooradventures2484]

Great advice. I never had much money until recently. As the word says. If riches increase, set not your heart on them. You can’t serve God and the love of money.

[@LoïcJansen]

Could you create a video on how to invest funds wisely in the stock market? I’ve come across several articles about people making a living off their investment portfolios. I have $250,000 to invest what do you think they invested in?

[@IvonEoin]

Seek advice from an expert given the current market conditions and everything that is at risk with the current economy.

[@uwerathsack]

The issue is people have the "I want to do it myself mentality" but not equipped enough for a crash, hence get burnt. Ideally, advisors are reps for investing jobs, and at first-hand encounter, my portfolio has yielded over 300% since 2020 just after the pandemic to date.

[@DouglasWatson-d1x]

How can I participate in this? I sincerely aspire to establish a secure financial future and am eager to participate. Who is the driving force behind your success?

[@uwerathsack]

Caroline Suzan Olson is the licensed advisor I use. Just google the name and you'd find basic info. To be honest, I almost didn't buy the idea of letting someone handle growing my finance, but so glad I did.

[@NancyMason-d7g]

I met Caroline Suzan Olson for the first time last year at a women's conference here in Pennsylvania, and my life has changed for the better since then. God bless her!

[@markmurrell1894]

God is after two things. Our availability and our obedience.

[@dragonballfax]

Nonsense.

[@naturalbrunette07]

Amen.

[@PropheticMoney]

good explanation

[@daviddhulst1513]

If you make 32k annually you are in the top 1% of the wealthiest people in the world. Be grateful for what you have. Improve where you need improving, stay out of debt, live within your means and give to the poor and needy.

[@hebrews11vs5]

Great answer Dave! And tomorrow... Im driving to Albany, Ny , to celebrate Christmas!