Can an individual who is aspiring...?

Question

to be Monetarily & Materially Rich be able to also aspire to be Spiritually Rich - both at the same time? If Yes, Why? If No, Why?

Please do state what is "Spiritualism" to you...and also state your Religious Faith at the end of your answer. Thank You!

Answer 1

Yes, yes, yes. If you are materially rich, it will help you. You can help more people/charities, etc. Or have a church or be free to serve god instead of work for a living. yes yes.
spiritualism is not the same as spirituality to me.
i am a unitarian universalist sufi

Answer 2

mcsun78,
Spiritualism:
1.
1. The belief that the dead communicate with the living, as through a medium.
2. The practices or doctrines of those holding such a belief.
2. A philosophy, doctrine, or religion emphasizing the spiritual aspect of being.
- dictionary.com

It's not a word I use.

"Can an individual who is aspiring...?

to be Monetarily & Materially Rich be able to also aspire to be Spiritually Rich - both at the same time? "
Yes, I would call that "having a full plate."

If Yes, Why? If No, Why? "
Some people are just more capable than others. Aspiring to doesn't mean you are, the thing not to do is become a slave to the desire for anything other than God.
I'm a protestant Christian.

Answer 3

Yes, however, it all depends on how you go about attaining such riches and what you do for those without such riches when it is attained.
Jesus said it is easier for a camel to walk through the eye of a needle than see the kingdom of heaven because many who have the riches hoard them and value them more than anything else.
Being spiritually rich is believing in God, acknowledging Jesus a our Savior, seeking to be more aware of the ways of God, and being obedient to his Word.
I am not religious, I simply believe in God the Father, know that I'm saved through His Son Jesus, & try to be a doer of His Word.

Answer 4

Yes, the two go hand in hand, however I would put the spiritualism first, being honest, tithing 10% of my gross income (before taxes) to the source of my spiritual knowledge, set goals, do daily affirmations, and pray.

For it is my general outlook to life which will attract wealth to me and allow me to keep it.

I am a believer in all and any faith (religious or otherwise) which leads a person to their God within.
... My religious faith is my own and involves connecting with the God of my understanding which is within me and part of me, not separate from me.

Namaste

Answer 5

Jesus said that it was possible, but very few could do it.

Most people tend to look at and spend their time working on material things because the spiritual things are more abstract.

It is best to be spiritual first. And if it is God's will, then get material things.

Answer 6

If you make what you have honestly, you SHOULD aspire for something! Otherwise, you're a bum.

Philosophy: Tao Chia

Religion: (Nonspecific) Believe in a Grand Force

Follow: Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu (written c. 400 BC)