Is it .............
Money?
Love?
Spirituality?
Life fulfillment?
Others?
2006-08-09 10:30:25 · 32 answers · asked by Red Hair Sweetie 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
True wealth is understanding the nature of life completely. That one could lose everything and say this is life everything that was will be again and everything I had I already knew was merely transient. That one could walk straight forward into death fully knowing there is nothing beyond it and understand it is merely life that brought them there.
2006-08-09 10:37:13 · answer #1 · answered by kioruke 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Another great question!
true wealth to me is knowing myself n being myself at all times and with all people. The wealth of self-knowledge(self-inquiry and what comes from looking inside) and self-acceptance(Love---living in and following the heart) is the true riches for me.
Wouldn't mind having some more money though........... LOL
2006-08-10 13:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by .. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that the Bible has more verses that discuss money than it does verses that discuss salvation? That's right, I've counted over 783 direct references to gold, silver, and money!
But how do you measure true wealth? Money? Things? Relationships? Happiness? The Bible promises us the power to create wealth (Deut. 8:18), however, we should never boast in wealth (Ps. 49:6) but rather, in our redemption by the Lord.
I am a Christian businessman from Phoenix, Arizona with a deep burden to see Christians begin to recover their true wealth which God has promised for His children if we obey His Word.
The scriptures tell us that true wealth is a tool to advance the Kingdom of God. Wealth is created by hard work and good stewardship, not only for our own benefit but to help others (I Cor. 10:24). The mistaken notion that work is a curse is not taught in the Bible. Gen. 1:28 tells us that man and woman were created to work -- tending to the Lord's garden diligently. The N.T. tells us that if we do not work, we do not eat. So, if we are going to work in eternity, we might as well learn to enjoy work now.
True wealth is more than money and things, but it takes money and things to advance the Kingdom.
True wealth is based on a relationship with Father God through His Son Jesus Christ -- without that, all are deceived in thinking themselves "wealthy."
True wealth is also denominated in our earthly relationships, such as our family, friends and local church.
True wealth is characterized by servanthood. He who serves leads.
True wealth is reserved for the righteous (Prov. 13:22) both now and in eternity.
From God's perspective, you may just discover that you are wealthier than you thought! We are admonished to stop comparing our wealth to the world systems wealth which is very often empty and deceptive, and to begin seeing true wealth from God's perspective. Remember: The way that we handle our money speaks louder than our words
2014-12-01 05:08:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wealth by definition is the possession of large sums of monay and/or material goods. RICHNESS, on the other hand, can be interpreted differently. I think to be truly rich, one only need to love not only others around you, but you as well. Spiritual fulfillment through love is the only way to truly be rich.
2006-08-09 10:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by amiaigner 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contentment. And this means that wealth is more of a spiritual than monetary nature. Possessions are to be shared, and gratitude hoarded.
2006-08-09 11:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happiness
2006-08-09 10:35:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two Words : Self Realization
That which you are, your true self, you love it, and whatever you do, you do for your own happiness. To find it, to know it, to cherish it is your basic urge. Be true to your own self, love your self absolutely. Do not pretend that you love others as yourself.
Unless you have realized them as one with yourself, you cannot love them. Don't pretend to be what you are not, don't refuse to be what you are. Your love of others is the result of self-knowledge, not its cause. Without self-realization, no virtue is genuine. When you know beyond all doubting that the same life flows through all that is and you are that life, you will love all naturally and spontaneously. When you realize the depth and fullness of your love of yourself, you know that every living being and the entire universe are included in your affection. But when you look at anything as separate from you, you cannot love it for you are afraid of it. Alienation causes fear, and fear deepens alienation. It is a vicious circle. Only self-realization can break it.
2006-08-09 12:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by cory55355 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A sunbeam and a cigarette, a beach to look out at the water from; a sleeping dog by my beach chair; a hint of a breeze; and a woman holding my hand sharing in this priceless moment.
2006-08-09 11:04:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think true wealth is everything that you can take with you when you die, of course that would not include money or objects but love family charity your personality, christ like attributes, attitude. things that you and only you have control over.
2006-08-09 10:37:13 · answer #9 · answered by kimber g 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says not to store up treasures on earth but look to spiritual things. It makes perfect sense to me because everyone knows that earthly things don't last, but eternity is forever.
2006-08-09 10:37:32 · answer #10 · answered by Dione V. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋