The Wealthy Adventist

http://AdventMessage.com – The wealthy adventist has for a long time been held in silent disdain by some members of the remnant. They think that true Christians should be poor.

Few things trouble people today more than money. Too much of it
tempts people to be insensitive to the needs of others. Not enough of it, can result in hunger, sickness, and death. The management of
money is a major concern today. Its mismanagement is a leading
cause of family conflicts.

Today Christians are bombarded with unbiblical views of wealth.
Television programs focusing on the lifestyle of the rich and famous,
the idolizing of stars at movie premeirs, and reality shows where you
can follow the day to day lives of wealthy celebrities, all testify to
society’s materialistic values; values that many Christians have adopted.

The Bible condemns the love of wealth, not the possession of wealth. Money is not good or evil, but neutral. It is a tool in our hands which can be used for good or evil, depending upon the intention of the person possessing it.

The problem with having wealth is that those who are not used to it
often misuses it. I`m sure you`ve heard of stories of individuals who
have won millions playing the lottery, but were then broke after only a few years.

Money is a two edged sword that can cut deep for good or evil:
depending on who is wielding the sword.

Money is not the standard of faith or godliness. We do not measure
the spiritual worth of church members by their net financial worth.
But what we do with our money tells a lot about our priorities.

The Bible condemns the love of wealth, not the possession of wealth. The problem is, people become possessed by their possessions.

Money is not good or evil, but neutral. It is a tool in our hands which
can be used for good or evil, depending upon the intention of the
person possessing it.

The Bible teaches that wealth should be built up slowly through
diligent work, not through gambling and lotteries without hard work.

The get-rich-quick philosophy, mocks the core values of disciplined
work habits, thrift, adherence to routine, and appreciation for the reward of diligent labor.

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