Would Jesus have participated in the stock market? What would He say about such ventures?
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This is an intersting question. 
Would Jesus have participated in the stock market? I don't think so. I think He would be busy donig the work of His Father.
Healing the sick, saving the sinner.....
What would He say about such ventures?
"A fool and his money are soon parted"? or maybe tell us to use wisdom in our ventures.
God Bless,
Roberta
Would Jesus have participated in the stock market? I don't think so. I think He would be busy donig the work of His Father.
Healing the sick, saving the sinner.....
What would He say about such ventures?
"A fool and his money are soon parted"? or maybe tell us to use wisdom in our ventures.
God Bless,
Roberta
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Originally posted by blynn
I think He would be busy donig the work of His Father.
Healing the sick, saving the sinner.....
What would He say about such ventures?
"A fool and his money are soon parted"? or maybe tell us to use wisdom in our ventures.
exactly.
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ok maybe Jesus might not actively participate in the stock market as you suggest... but i would venture (no pun intended ) to say that one of his disciples would on his behalf, similar in my mind to Judas carring for Jesus' earthly minsitry funds?
) to say that one of his disciples would on his behalf, similar in my mind to Judas carring for Jesus' earthly minsitry funds?
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I really dont think he wasconcerned with anything like making money at the point of His ministry. If you recall He certainly did not own any property. That would have been a fine investment.
He always slept outside or at someones home.
Matthew 8
19 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
20 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no
place to lay his head."
He did have a treasuerer named Judas who stole from it. But I believe the income there was from donations to His ministry,
though there is no mention of it. From what I have read, He was not one to chase after the big profits.
He always slept outside or at someones home.
Matthew 8
19 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
20 Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no
place to lay his head."
He did have a treasuerer named Judas who stole from it. But I believe the income there was from donations to His ministry,
though there is no mention of it. From what I have read, He was not one to chase after the big profits.
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Jesus never gave money much thought at all. He never tried to make money. The only time I can even think of him needing money, I think he was paying taxes. But he didn't earn the money, instead he got it out of a fish. Yep- God works in mysterious ways alright.
No, I don't think Jesus would have played the Stock Market, it's gambling. Why would he gamble, if he could do a great miracle instead?
Last point : Money is the root of all evil. Money makes the world go around. The trouble with this is, God called us out of the world. Money will never make the Kingdom go around. It won't even exist, either will this sinful flesh we wear around.
No, I don't think Jesus would have played the Stock Market, it's gambling. Why would he gamble, if he could do a great miracle instead?
Last point : Money is the root of all evil. Money makes the world go around. The trouble with this is, God called us out of the world. Money will never make the Kingdom go around. It won't even exist, either will this sinful flesh we wear around.
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"He can just go to a fish and get a coin " amen!
fair enough, THe lords interest in the stock market does not pertain to my life or godliness in any way (and the Judas connection may have been stretching it eh? ) it's great to hear your positions though, and i have to say i agree with all but...
"Last point : Money is the root of all evil. "
i always read that the *love* of money was the root of all evil, money on it's own accord is merely a currency and a tool, before money we swapped donkeys, that didn't make donkeys' the root of all evil... but i would hedge then that we could say the *love* of donkeys would be the root?
fair enough, THe lords interest in the stock market does not pertain to my life or godliness in any way (and the Judas connection may have been stretching it eh?
) it's great to hear your positions though, and i have to say i agree with all but..."Last point : Money is the root of all evil. "
i always read that the *love* of money was the root of all evil, money on it's own accord is merely a currency and a tool, before money we swapped donkeys, that didn't make donkeys' the root of all evil... but i would hedge then that we could say the *love* of donkeys would be the root?
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Last point : Money is the root of all evil.
Hi, all ~ Since this passage is often misquoted and is an important verse, let's go directly to Scripture:
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
(1 Tim. 6:10) NKJV
It's easy to leave out the word "love," but it is important to mention it because leaving the word out changes the meaning of the sentence.
Hi, all ~ Since this passage is often misquoted and is an important verse, let's go directly to Scripture:
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
(1 Tim. 6:10) NKJV
It's easy to leave out the word "love," but it is important to mention it because leaving the word out changes the meaning of the sentence.
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Thank you, MizDoulos.
I was about to post the same scripture as well. And thank you for emphasising all kinds of evil. Not all evil.
We can only serve one master. And, if money becomes our number one priority in life, then obviously God is out of the picture.
That being said, does God want his children to be living in squalors all of our lives?
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I was about to post the same scripture as well. And thank you for emphasising all kinds of evil. Not all evil.
We can only serve one master. And, if money becomes our number one priority in life, then obviously God is out of the picture.
That being said, does God want his children to be living in squalors all of our lives?
John
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amen John, we are blessed to be a blessing!!! in every area of our lives if we will accept, believe and allow...
in every area of our lives if we will accept, believe and allow...
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Hi, Bear!
The Scripture verse (1 Tim. 6:10) came to mind and thought I'd post it for all to see its true meaning. I really like the NKJV because of its accuracy in interpreting the original texts. Glad to do it!
To answer your question, the first thing that comes to mind is that God wants the very best for His children, and that can include money but not necessarily. He wants us to grow in Christ and become spiritually mature. This should be our primary goal in life as a Christian. Sometimes, but not often, God has allowed some Christians to become monitarily wealthy. Nothing wrong with that.
One of the biblical principles of stewardship comes to mind. Everything we own really belongs to God. He's just allowed us to "borrow" them while we're here on earth.
He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. "Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
(Luke 16:10, 11)
And you're right, Bear, we cannot serve mammon and God at the same time. (Luke 16:13) We need to choose whom we will serve and let God shower us with His riches and blessings, whatever they may be.
Good thread!
The Scripture verse (1 Tim. 6:10) came to mind and thought I'd post it for all to see its true meaning. I really like the NKJV because of its accuracy in interpreting the original texts. Glad to do it!
To answer your question, the first thing that comes to mind is that God wants the very best for His children, and that can include money but not necessarily. He wants us to grow in Christ and become spiritually mature. This should be our primary goal in life as a Christian. Sometimes, but not often, God has allowed some Christians to become monitarily wealthy. Nothing wrong with that.
One of the biblical principles of stewardship comes to mind. Everything we own really belongs to God. He's just allowed us to "borrow" them while we're here on earth.
He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. "Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
(Luke 16:10, 11)
And you're right, Bear, we cannot serve mammon and God at the same time. (Luke 16:13) We need to choose whom we will serve and let God shower us with His riches and blessings, whatever they may be.
Good thread!
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