(April 23, 2015 at 9:22 am)Nope Wrote:When God blesses someone with wealth and they us it as He directs, then they are doing His will, God can bless anyone He desires too. Those who are faithful with the responsibility of wealth may get to enjoy some of it because they understand the wealth came because of God.(April 23, 2015 at 12:47 am)Godschild Wrote: These verses are a teaching against putting wealth or other things before God, we should be willing to give of what we have without worry and selfish acknowledgment .
I've known several wealthy Christians who give tremendous amounts of money and work to the church.
GC
The verses make it sound as if Christians should give all their extra belongings away. Jesus said that if you have two coats, give one away. Is it really following Jesus to give away a substantial amount to charity if you still have more than you need to survive? I honestly don't know how someone can be wealthy and still claim that they follow Jesus.
A few Christians might follow what Jesus taught but most seem to ignore him for Paul.
GC
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
