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Originally posted by JabbaOnTheDais
The Jesus of the New Testament preached the worthlessness of money, because "the time is short" on earth.
Originally posted by sleeper
I have heard that the streets in heaven are paved of gold.
God or the landlord of this earth and presumably all the earths in the universe, which are in the bazillions are the property of God.
I would say that if so then God is one rich dude. If wealth is good enough for God, and we being his offspring---then wealth is a good thing, right?
Perhaps it is those with lots of money and wealth that are more in tune with their father (God).
Why would a rich God want his children drinking out of sewage filled streams and begging in the streets for every morsel of food?
I think most people have underestimated what God is and what God wants for his children.
Originally posted by JabbaOnTheDais
But, if you look back, most, if not all of these people had huge problems because of their wealth. Solomon especially turned away from God and trusted in his wealth and power. He became a very corrupt individual. David abused his wealth and power many times. God wants us to be successfull in all that we do, but he also knows that we are very weak. That's why in the New Testament, Jesus says if you bless others, you will be blessed. Jesus preaches moderate wealth, not extreme riches.
Originally posted by sleeper
Exactly, God punishes those who disobey him by taking away their wealth and money.
Money---Good
Poverty---Bad
When Jesus (Paul) wrote about the camel and eye of a needle he was saying �you can�t take it with you�
Rich and poor in the NT had little to do with money---it had everything to do with �rich in culture and in OT knowledge� (Jews) verses �no knowledge of Jewish ways� (Gentiles)
According to Jesus (Paul) the Jews (Pharisees and Sadducees) who were rich in every thing Jewish were still not getting into the kingdom of God. But many none Jews, who were poor in the understanding of Jewish law and tradition--- they were getting into the kingdom of heaven.
Originally posted by sleeper
I have heard that the streets in heaven are paved of gold.
If wealth is good enough for God, and we being his offspring---then wealth is a good thing, right?
Perhaps it is those with lots of money and wealth that are more in tune with their father (God).