Wealth and the Christian Dilemma.
Many believers wrestle with this question. Is it wrong for a Christian to be wealthy?
The assumption often stems from teachings that exalt humility and warn against the love of money. But is wealth itself evil, or is it the heart's posture toward it that matters?
Scripture, when viewed holistically, reveals a deeper, balanced perspective on wealth. Biblical Foundations What Does God Say About Wealth?
The Bible does not condemn wealth. Rather, it warns against the love of money. 1 Timothy 6 verse 10 says, For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.
Notice, it's not money itself but the love of it that leads astray. Money is a tool. Its righteousness or wickedness is determined by how it's used.
In Deuteronomy 8 verse 18, Moses reminds Israel, But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth. This shows that God can empower His If used for righteous purposes.
Abraham's Servant Eliezer and the Principle of Stewardship In Genesis 24, Abraham sends his servant Eliezer to find a wife for Isaac. Eliezer travels with ten camels loaded with gifts, a sign of Abraham's great wealth. Yet Eliezer is humble, prayerful, and led by God. He seeks divine guidance, not material gain.
The story highlights the principle of stewardship. Wealth should serve God's purposes. Wealth is acceptable when it is managed with humility, prayer, and obedience. The Proverbs 31 Woman Wealth and Wisdom Often overlooked is the Proverbs 31, Woman, a portrait of a godly, industrious, and wealthy woman. She buys fields , makes linen garments and sells them , and her trading is profitable. Yet she is praised not for her riches but for her fear of the Lord .
Lesson
God honors diligence and wisdom in business, especially when rooted in reverence for Him.
The Rich Fool When Wealth Becomes a Curse
In Luke 12 verses 16 to 21, Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool who builds bigger barns to store his wealth but dies that very night. God calls him a fool for laying up treasure for himself but not being rich toward God.
Hidden Truth
The issue is not the abundance but the absence of kingdom purpose. Wealth without spiritual richness is dangerous.
Lesson
Accumulating wealth for selfish purposes leads to spiritual poverty. Lydia Wealth Used for the Kingdom
In Acts 16 verses 14 to 15, we meet Lydia, a seller of purple cloth, a luxury item, implying she was wealthy. After her conversion, she opens her home to Paul and his companions, using her resources to support the early church.
Lesson
Wealth can be a powerful tool to advance the gospel when surrendered to God. The True Standard of Righteous Wealth. The Bible does not forbid Christians from being wealthy.
Instead, it reveals wealth as a responsibility, a tool to bless others, build the kingdom, and glorify God. Whether rich or poor, a Christian must seek first the kingdom of God .
Wealth becomes dangerous only when it replaces God in our hearts. It's not how much you have, but what you do with what you have, and who you serve in the process that matters to God. It's not how much you have, but what you do with what you serve in the process that matters to God.
Stay Blessed.
