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Is It Wrong for Christians to Be Wealthy? | EP31

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What does it really mean to follow Jesus in a world driven by wealth? In this episode, we confront one of the most debated questions in the church today: Can Christians be rich and still honour God? Some believe the Bible calls for radical simplicity and see Jesus’ teachings on riches as clear warnings against material wealth. Others point to biblical examples of prosperity, like Abraham, Job, and Solomon, arguing that Christianity and financial success aren’t necessarily at odds.

We explore both sides of this powerful wealth and faith debate, looking at the Christian perspective on prosperity, the biblical view of money, and whether having wealth automatically means you're less spiritual, or simply more responsible for how you use it. If you’ve ever asked: What does the Bible say about money? Can I be wealthy and still serve God? Am I trusting in money or in the Lord? Then this conversation is for you. Let’s challenge assumptions, rethink priorities, and seek a biblical perspective on wealth that honours both truth and grace.


Timestamps: 
00:00 Intro

Christians Who Believe It's Wrong For Believers To Be Wealthy
3:20 Some Christians Reject Wealth Because of Jesus’ Teachings on Money
8:06 Some Christians reject wealth because of how Jesus and the Apostles lived
12:21 Some Christians reject wealth due to warnings about the love of money in the Bible
20:47 Some believe following Christ means letting go of wealth

Christians Who Believe It's Okay For Believers To Be Wealthy
28:31 Wealth is a blessing, God gave it to many faithful believers
32:20 Wealth can fund ministry and Advance the Kingdom
35:51 Some believe God’s favour is sometimes shown through wealth
40:36 Wealth enables generosity
43:32 Wealth isn’t the issue — the heart is
48:10 The Bible warns against greed, not wealth itself
48:34 Poverty Doesn’t Automatically Equal Holiness

Our Perspective on this matter
51:51 Our Perspective on This Matter

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