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 WEALTH Jesus had lots to say about wealth. He seemed to think weath is a dangerous thing – and in a society where wealth was generally seen as God's reward to his favourites, this was controversial. Some of Jesus' teaching... God has a special concern for the poor – "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God" (Luke 6:20). Too much money does untold damage to the spiritual life – "No one can serve two masters. He will love one and hate the other. You cannot serve both God and money" (Matthew 6:24). Those who have money have a duty to give to people in need – "Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back" (Luke 6:30). Following Jesus may sometimes require the deliberate renunciation of wealth – "You lack one thing. Sell what you have and distribute the money to the poor" (Mark 10:21). More of Jesus' sayings |
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