Is it a Sin to be Rich?
If you are a Christian, you have undoubtedly pondered whether or not it is a sin to be wealthy at some point in your life, regardless of the amount of money you own.This question often pops up when we find ourselves in certain situations where our wealth is being criticized by other people in our faith. Because of the society in which we live, it is quite simple to experience feelings of guilt while expressing a desire for more.
The answer to this question if you are wondering is a resounding no. The pursuit of wealth in and of itself does not constitute a sin. However, the question is what we will make of the wealth God bestows upon us.
The idea that wealth is synonymous with sin is at odds with many of the biblical figures we hold in high esteem. For instance, Abraham, the patriarch of both Judaism and Christianity, amassed a great deal of riches; the Bible records that "Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and silver and gold." This prosperity came from God the Father; hence, given that we are all partakers of everything else Abraham, the father of faith, has been blessed with, we must never turn our backs on the blessing of wealth Abraham received due to the opinions of others.
The Bible does make it quite plain that riches may be a significant barrier between a person and a meaningful Christian experience. Jesus told his followers, "Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven." Not riches itself, but one's perspective on material affluence is the greatest obstacle to entering God's kingdom. However, Abraham was described as extremely affluent and known as the Friend of God.
Jesus speaking to his disciples, said, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be"
A believer may rest certain that God will provide all of his physical requirements. Therefore he does not need to fret about these things.
The Bible in no way suggests that acquiring riches is in and of itself a moral transgression. A wealthy individual can have a genuine devotion to God. There are numerous examples of faithful Christians who had lives blessed with material prosperity. Christians teach that those with less should be grateful for what they have, both now and in the hereafter, and those with more should take pride in their Christian humility rather than their material possessions.
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