What does Jesus say about wealth?
The Gospels. Jesus explicitly condemns excessive love of wealth as an intrinsic evil in various passages in the Gospels, especially in Luke (Luke 16:10–15 being an especially clear example).
What did Jesus say about money and possessions?
Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
What does Christianity teach about wealth?
Christianity teaches that there is nothing wrong with wealth in itself. What is wrong is desiring or craving wealth. Christians believe that wealth should be used to help others who are less fortunate than themselves.
Is wealth a blessing from God?
Jesus willed and provided for people’s physical needs – sometimes in abundance (Matthew 14:20). Wealth can indeed signify a blessing. When we talk about wealth as a sign of God’s blessing, we must first consider God’s character as it is revealed in scripture.
Is it a sin to want to be rich?
It is not a sin to be rich, but loving money is a sin. 1 Timothy 6:10 says, “For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil.” Wealthy Christians are not sinning by having money. … Also, the Bible urges Christians to use whatever riches they have to bless others and glorify God.
How many Bible verses talk about money and possessions?
The Bible has a lot to say about money, wealth, greed, contentment and a variety of other topics as they pertain to our financial and spiritual lives. Over the years I’ve heard it said more than once that the Bible has well over 2000 verses about money.
What does God want us to do with money?
God does not supply money to satisfy our every whim and desire. His promise is to meet our needs and provide an abundance so that we can help other people. It is when we accept this principle that God will multiply our abundance as well.
What does God say about saving money?
1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. Proverbs 27:12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.