The Lord Jesus and Rich People

Published on Jesus Christ, Money

Many Christians think riches are a sign of God’s blessing. They view billionaires as their heroes. However, the Lord Jesus does NOT view rich people as heroes.

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Many Christians think riches are a sign of God’s blessing. They view billionaires as their heroes.

Those Christians are quick to explain away the Bible verses that disagree with their own viewpoint:

  • “Isn’t Jesus speaking of people who are spiritually rich? That could be anyone, right?”
  • “Isn’t Jesus is speaking of people who do not realize their spiritual poverty? That too could be anyone, right?”

However, the verses are speaking of economic wealth, not spiritual wealth.

 

BIBLE VERSES

 

Mark 10:21. Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross.”

Luke 6:24. But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.

Luke 16:25. But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that you, in your lifetime, received your good things, and Lazarus, in the same way, bad things. But here he is now comforted, and you are in anguish.

Luke 18:22. When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”

James 5:1. Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you.

 

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