Comments on: Is It Ok For Christians To Be Rich http://www.boughtforaprice.com/2009/01/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-be-rich/ A Christian Blog About Healthy Christian Living Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:30:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rob http://www.boughtforaprice.com/2009/01/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-be-rich/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Rob Wed, 20 May 2009 22:25:51 +0000 http://www.boughtforaprice.com/?p=85#comment-91 I've been considering the question of Christians and money. Especially in our current climate. I wonder what you think of an idea I have read in a book by Richard Foster; that money needs to be control by us but actually has a spirit all of it's own that seeks to do the controlling? You can read more here if you are interested. I'd appreciate your comments. http://www.threedays.co.uk/2009/05/18/serving-unrighteous-mammon/ I’ve been considering the question of Christians and money. Especially in our current climate.

I wonder what you think of an idea I have read in a book by Richard Foster; that money needs to be control by us but actually has a spirit all of it’s own that seeks to do the controlling?

You can read more here if you are interested. I’d appreciate your comments.

http://www.threedays.co.uk/2009/05/18/serving-unrighteous-mammon/

]]> By: Chip http://www.boughtforaprice.com/2009/01/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-be-rich/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Chip Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:27:38 +0000 http://www.boughtforaprice.com/?p=85#comment-15 Yes, it is very good for Christians to be rich. We need more in times like this, more that are first givers. This post is right down my alley. Yes, it is very good for Christians to be rich. We need more in times like this, more that are first givers.

This post is right down my alley.

]]> By: Sheldon http://www.boughtforaprice.com/2009/01/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-be-rich/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Sheldon Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:36:11 +0000 http://www.boughtforaprice.com/?p=85#comment-13 I am with a VERY small non-profit. Part of that has been my own fault by believing that the less money you have the more righteous you are. Who told me that lie from Hell? That is certainly not what the Bible teaches and shame on me for ever listening to those who teach otherwise. YES, it is OK for Christians to be rich. I wish there were more of them (with their hearts in the right place). I am with a VERY small non-profit. Part of that has been my own fault by believing that the less money you have the more righteous you are. Who told me that lie from Hell? That is certainly not what the Bible teaches and shame on me for ever listening to those who teach otherwise.
YES, it is OK for Christians to be rich. I wish there were more of them (with their hearts in the right place).

]]> By: Paul http://www.boughtforaprice.com/2009/01/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-be-rich/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Paul Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:55:48 +0000 http://www.boughtforaprice.com/?p=85#comment-12 Sure, you can be rich. Just be aware that you remember it comes with terrible temptation. "The whole case for Christianity is that a man who is dependent upon the luxuries of this life is a corrupt man, spiritually corrupt, politically corrupt, financially corrupt. There is one thing that Christ and all the Christian saints have said with a sort of savage monotony. They have said simply that to be rich is to be in peculiar danger of moral wreck." - GK Chesterton Key word being 'dependent' upon the luxuries of this life. Christian history is full of those, like Nicholas and Francis of Assisi, who excelled by giving away or renouncing their riches as well. It's ok to have money so long as you are willing to live without it. but where does Jesus tell us to be concerned about the future and store up our wealth for another day? Sure, you can be rich. Just be aware that you remember it comes with terrible temptation.
“The whole case for Christianity is that a man who is dependent upon the luxuries of this life is a corrupt man, spiritually corrupt, politically corrupt, financially corrupt. There is one thing that Christ and all the Christian saints have said with a sort of savage monotony. They have said simply that to be rich is to be in peculiar danger of moral wreck.” – GK Chesterton

Key word being ‘dependent’ upon the luxuries of this life. Christian history is full of those, like Nicholas and Francis of Assisi, who excelled by giving away or renouncing their riches as well.

It’s ok to have money so long as you are willing to live without it. but where does Jesus tell us to be concerned about the future and store up our wealth for another day?

]]> By: Larry Short http://www.boughtforaprice.com/2009/01/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-be-rich/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Larry Short Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:08:39 +0000 http://www.boughtforaprice.com/?p=85#comment-11 Rich Christians don't bother me. Stingy rich Christians do. My father earned significant wealth as a result of success in business -- but when he died his resources were merely moderate. To a great extent this was because of his generosity ... he freely loaned, gave as people needed, gave to worthy organizations, tithed to his church, etc. And I must say, as a result he was probably much happier than the vast majority of (stingy) rich Christians I know. I work for a large Christian nonprofit, and the appalling thing I have learned is that during times of financial trouble (such as the recent crisis), many of our major donors stop giving or restrict their giving, whereas many of our normal "mom & pop" donors continue giving normally. Those who have the ability to give sometimes are too stingy. Love of money. Rich Christians don’t bother me. Stingy rich Christians do.

My father earned significant wealth as a result of success in business — but when he died his resources were merely moderate. To a great extent this was because of his generosity … he freely loaned, gave as people needed, gave to worthy organizations, tithed to his church, etc.

And I must say, as a result he was probably much happier than the vast majority of (stingy) rich Christians I know.

I work for a large Christian nonprofit, and the appalling thing I have learned is that during times of financial trouble (such as the recent crisis), many of our major donors stop giving or restrict their giving, whereas many of our normal “mom & pop” donors continue giving normally.

Those who have the ability to give sometimes are too stingy. Love of money.

]]> By: Phillip Gibb http://www.boughtforaprice.com/2009/01/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-be-rich/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Phillip Gibb Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:39:47 +0000 http://www.boughtforaprice.com/?p=85#comment-10 yip, that's it. I just struggle to understand why some people have so little yet they are responsible with what they have got so you would expect them to be rewarded cos doesn't good stewardship bring more of what you are a good steward of? yip, that’s it. I just struggle to understand why some people have so little yet they are responsible with what they have got so you would expect them to be rewarded cos doesn’t good stewardship bring more of what you are a good steward of?

]]> By: Hetty Siebens http://www.boughtforaprice.com/2009/01/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-be-rich/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Hetty Siebens Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:19:03 +0000 http://www.boughtforaprice.com/?p=85#comment-9 This is so true and from the hear...I was just messaging you on twitter before I came here to give you my opinion and having read verses before...it is okay. But you have to be humble following our Lord. You have to use that money for good...and be very giving...you have to not be fearful if you lost it tomorrow, as for you have Jesus-and that is all we need! He is our wealth. If He takes it away for some purpose-such as strengthening or trials...then you need to be open with faith and obedience. Know He has better plans. And if you still have that money-and are that giving person Jesus loves...be willing to drop it if He were to ask you to...and carry that cross-serve Him. and always remember the great day will come soon-when all of that "stuff" will be gone-but our Lord and Savior will come for us, again...and reign forever! No money needed! Praise Him...I enjoy love over money any day! GOd bless you all-keep your focus on Him...whether wealthy or not! He has reasons for everything! In His Love, Hetty Siebens http://familyfromchrist.blogspot.com/ This is so true and from the hear…I was just messaging you on twitter before I came here to give you my opinion and having read verses before…it is okay. But you have to be humble following our Lord. You have to use that money for good…and be very giving…you have to not be fearful if you lost it tomorrow, as for you have Jesus-and that is all we need! He is our wealth. If He takes it away for some purpose-such as strengthening or trials…then you need to be open with faith and obedience. Know He has better plans. And if you still have that money-and are that giving person Jesus loves…be willing to drop it if He were to ask you to…and carry that cross-serve Him. and always remember the great day will come soon-when all of that “stuff” will be gone-but our Lord and Savior will come for us, again…and reign forever! No money needed! Praise Him…I enjoy love over money any day!
GOd bless you all-keep your focus on Him…whether wealthy or not! He has reasons for everything!

In His Love,
Hetty Siebens
http://familyfromchrist.blogspot.com/

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