Is It Wrong for Christians to Be Rich? | Episode 155

[@dwayneoneil689]

It is not wrong to possess riches but it is wrong for riches to possess you.

[@MommaBear-ml5zx]

Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me only food sufficient for me. Lest I forget and say Who is the Lord. Or lest I steal and take the name of the Lord my God in vain.

[@EthanChampagne-mo1lg]

I am so thankful for this truth-based podcast!!! It is such a helpful tool that has helped me grow in knowledge of the Lord.

[@dreamarichards4972]

Very well explained. Thank you so much Brother David Bernard. Thank God for men of God, Pastors, Teachers, Ministers etc like you, to explain the Scriptures. It’s a blessing. I love these podcasts. I tell my family about these great podcasts. God bless you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pugnaciousnoobeginnings8997]

Thank you for this DKB team. Giving to people in the street has often caused a dilemma. I'm sure many people have experienced this. An obvious drug addict or alcoholic asking for money often causes an internal conflict.

[@MommaBear-ml5zx]

Give anyway. There is no shame for the giver but for the one given to if used improperly. Who knows maybe that will lead them to repentance.

[@caroldixon7796]

Thanks again for your insights.

[@Whololyo]

Prayer for me I probably struggle with this

[@TroyFletcherKeyboards]

Very complete, thank you for this study.

[@kevinwhelan8126]

The interesting aspect about the account of the rich man in Matthew is when he says “All these commandments I have obeyed from my youth up, what lack I yet?”. Now, whether or not he did indeed uphold all of God’s commandments is probably a moot point - the fact is, he believed in his heart of hearts that he had, but despite that still felt there was something he was neglecting to do. At this point Jesus was still conducting his earthly ministry to the Jews and had not yet given himself as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind. Yet another object lesson that we can’t earn our way to heaven, but only through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. In a way this young man prophesied this, though sadly he turned away because he had great possessions. More great teaching, many thanks for sharing.

[@mercyrongmei]

Amen 🙏

[@Natalia-nx5nu]

Love this

[@freedomnews7922]

I would also add if you have a spare room would you open it up to someone in need of a place to rent.

[@Mr.Coffee20255]

This answer may not suit everyone listening, but its one of the many right course of actions. The Bible talks about not being yoked up with the unbeliever, darkness has no fellowship with light etc. 2Cor 6:14 . Now if you want to help the person out in this fashion, we'll that's between you and God. If God approves OK, but I would fast and pray about it.

[@philologustate4464]

​@@Mr.Coffee20255that's what the priest and Levite's said and passed the man that fell among thieves they were to holy to helped

[@Natalia-nx5nu]

It’s so hard to know what to give sometimes. Our widows have money, our orphans have homes to live in and it’s hard when even they are blessed. Who can we bless?

[@philologustate4464]

There is a lot of homeless and people who has fallen into mishaps and by robbers it is done by free will

[@LarzGustafsson]

I for one believe in God's promises about financial blessing.

[@billcupp4730]

It would depend on what one does to earn money.

[@bigbird9711]

Amen

[@LarzGustafsson]

Yes, the first church lived in a commune. You can live in a commune and still keep your own home. I know people in sweden who live like that.

[@jairusbarrero4640]

Brother Bernard how about the pastors? Is there any single verses of Scriptures that tells it is ok for the pastors to be rich? Is there any references about the ministers of God during 1st century era that are rich?

[@MichelleStevens-vk6xj]

What about if we can’t pay rent or car payment? I’ve been going to church. Working 4 jobs, paying tithes and yet I’m still struggling to pay those things. I have to go to apps like empower etc to borrow money to cover the rest of my rent and car payment.

[@jamesmoore8752]

Yes. Give all you have

[@SharonHenscheid]

Are we to give to widows?

[@Natalia-nx5nu]

It’s mandatory!!!

[@HekatoChishi-y7z]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Amen

[@BYITW]

How can you convert a Muslim or other fork religions!

[@jackiet5334]

It's so easy to believe it's okay to be rich, as long as riches aren't an idol/addiction, but really, how can they not be? Anyone who masters the art of accumulating wealth must be the slave of it. The more one has, the more he wants. Greed breeds competition, power, and the obsessive need to be counted as clever. For worldly wealthy persons, they congratulate themselves for their fortunes, but wealthy Christians are known for congratulating themselves also, by implying that their 'spiritual works' entitle them to God's blessings. Neither seem to give God the glory.

[@johnturner8236]

It is not wrong to have wealth, but like Jesus said to the rich young man sell all you have and give to the poor. That is a true test for everyone, are we willing to give it all away? If we can not honestly say we can then we need to have a little talk with Jesus. Jesus said to seek first the Kingdom of God, and He would supply our needs. Jesus said to put no thought for tomorrow. So, if Jesus asked you to give it all away and trust Him, could you do it?

[@philologustate4464]

Jesus said lay not up for yourselves treasuresupon earth where moth doth curupt nor where theives break trough and steal for where your treasure is there will your heart be also and again sell what you have and give to the poor.Jesus said it is easyer for a camel to go trough the eye of a neadle than for a rich man to enter into the kindom of heaven preachers now refute that

[@gothamwednesday]

Perfect example of the plain reason of the text being ignored. Jesus couldn’t be clearer here. If you’re rich, you won’t make it into heaven. But the American Christian needs to negotiate with that text to allow themselves to accumulate wealth. So you have to bend and flex the text to its absolute breaking point so you can feel ok about yourself.

[@Post-Trib]

Jesus exposed the rich young ruler for his idolatry and his inability to obey Jesus because he loved the things of the world

[@Mr.Coffee20255]

No it's not wrong or a sin to have alot of money nor is it wrong or sinful to have nice things. Just don't allow your nice things and money become your God.

[@jackiet5334]

The host first addresses the topic by mentioning that it's tax day in the US He says "it's a good day to talk about money, that is if any of our audience members have any left after they pay the Federal Government today". Why the dig? Aren't we supposed to pay our taxes to Cesar and show gratitude that our infrastructures and systems work for the common good? Churches are enjoying tax exempt status. I don't think our problem is riches, but unthankfulness. As Christians in the US and western world, why even sarcastically make reference to things that we know we ought to do. If the host wants to discuss politics I suppose he could find a political site to address his frustrations. I agree with David Bernard that we here are rich, in comparison to other nations. I just find sarcastic remarks show a lack of thankfulness. It sets a mood of 'victimhood'. It's funny how we first-world nation Christians spend more time complaining than many less fortunate people do. Fruit of the spirit and good attitude can go a long way.

[@LarzGustafsson]

Abraham was rich. And so was Job, after he got restored. Those are just two examples.

[@Natalia-nx5nu]

Jesus changed the meaning of blessings in the new test. Old test blessings were wealth NT blessings are persecution.

[@gothamwednesday]

Abraham and Job weren’t Christians, hope this helps!

[@davidderitis9068]

No 🙂

[@BYITW]

Amen