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I don't think loving money is necessarily evil. I think it is the root of all evil, meaning it is the cause of all evil. But as long as you don't make money an idol before God I don't think there is a problem.
What you call smart living and being frugal, sounds like worshipping money to me. we should all get jobs that make us happy and not think about the money at all. God supplies all our needs, so we dont have to worry about that. I dont live paycheck to paycheck either.....because God supplies all my needs....not because how good I can manage money.Everything you accused them off sounds like smart living and being frugal. Your saying because a wealthy person doesn't have to think twice before wopping out 20g that he worships money less? And people should take any Job and not care about the yearly salary? People have to figure what house or apt will fit into their budget. That's life.
I do not live paycheck to paycheck anymore. Why? Because I pray and try to make the best use of what I receive for my wife and I.
But as long as you don't make money an idol before God I don't think there is a problem.
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I don't think Jesus was commanding us not to make any money when He said that. I personally believe in the context He was saying this, He was basically telling us to keep our priorities straight. To store up treasure in heaven rather than on earth. Which if you put God first above all things you are storing treasure in heaven. And if you put God FIRST, then you have no idols over Him. I don't think that its necessarily wrong to store up treasures on earth. I just think our focus needs to be on God first, then if we have time left over then we can get earthly treasures. The main thing He was saying is that this earthly treasure wont last an eternity, but the heavenly treasure will.Okay, that's a good start (perhaps).
Next is , how to be obedient to God, and keep oneself unstainded by the world.
Likewise, how to avoid idols.
There's directions in God's Word towards this end >
(1) Do not store up treasure on earth, .....
(2) Because wherever your treasure is, there will your heart be also....
He did say never worry about it, and , well, you probably know already several other things....I don't think Jesus was commanding us not to make any money when He said that.
I'm sorry. I did not understand the point you were trying to make in this post. It was a little confusing.He did say never worry about it, and , well, you probably know already several other things....
How about this, though - a surprise for most people:
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What does God's Word say is the reason someone should work at an honest job, depending on no one, and work with their hands. He gives one very clear specific reason why they are to work. And I don't think I've EVER heard it spoken or talked about in 'churches' or bible studies or anywhere. (I might have heard it long ago, there is so much water under the bridge... but if I did , I forgot who taught about this) .....
There might be more than one reason stated by God in His Word, which is fine and good and welcome also.
See the shortened version belowI'm sorry. I did not understand the point you were trying to make in this post. It was a little confusing.
?What does God's Word say is the reason someone should work
What you call smart living and being frugal, sounds like worshipping money to me. we should all get jobs that make us happy and not think about the money at all. God supplies all our needs, so we dont have to worry about that. I dont live paycheck to paycheck either.....because God supplies all my needs....not because how good I can manage money.
I find no fault in anything you say. I just want people to note how much more a person with less means think about money than the person who knows they can buy whatever they want.....when we talk about the love of money. Being rich does not equal loving money.
When our wives say, "we need a new car!" we all check with our masters. Some check the bank account and money....while other go to God and ask Him to give them what they need......and He always does.....
Yes. (from evidence available so far)I want to drive BMW 7 series.
living in $2 millions condominium,
flying in first class seat.
Am I greedy?
I would ask yourself is that Godly? How many spiritual things of importance do you desire?I want to drive BMW 7 series.
living in $2 millions condominium,
flying in first class seat.
Am I greedy?
I hope he at least has some marketable skills to get a good job. God doesn't drop BMW's out of the sky. Last time I checked.Then ask Him for it and He will give it to you...
He would only be disappointed if he doesn't know how to ask. If he does, he doesn't have to worry about his skills or job....God will direct his path to that BMW. Everyone who ask receiveth. Think Of how many people he can feed with 2 mill. I say lets think about getting money to feed the hungry....and let others sit and think about people starving..while thinking it un-holy to desire more funds to be able to help.I hope he at least has some marketable skills to get a good job. God doesn't drop BMW's out of the sky. Last time I checked.
Hopefully you are not setting him up to be disappointed telling him what God will give him
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