2006-09-07 11:07:41 · 22 answers · asked by Michael B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just a yes or no answer please.
2006-09-07 11:12:33 · update #1
Absolutely.
There is nothing in the Bible that says they can't. But, the Bible does say that it is difficult, because they love money. However, the Bible also says that nobody can enter Heaven unless they choose to believe in Jesus and put Him first - before money, before their spouse and kids, before their job, etc.
2006-09-07 11:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Very possible, and I do know some very weathy Christians.
There is an interesting bit of history behind the verse that states that it is easier for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven.
The eye of the needle was actually a small opening beside the main gate of a city. The gate to a city was generally closed at night and if travelers wanted to enter after hours they had to enter the city through the eye of the needle, the small thin oval shaped opening. The travelers would have to get off of their camel and take all the baggage off also. The camel would have to get on its knees and actually crawl through the small opening.
Now on to what the rich man would have to do. Remove all baggage (love of the weath that he has) get on his knees and submit to God and what God wants him to do with the things that he has been blessed with.
It does not mean that he must throw or give away all that he has, but he must be willing to lose it all and still love God and what God wants from him.
2006-09-07 18:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They did not feel the full satisfaction in this simple life comparing to Heaven. Why not if they follow the most revised religion which is saying that part of their money should go for poor people to stop their starvation.
2006-09-07 18:12:56 · answer #3 · answered by Q8aviation 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is impossible with men, is possible with God. A rich person or a poor person, what does it really matter? It isn't our money or our lack thereof, that saves a person. It is the gospel of Jesus that saves us. His death, burial, glorious resurrection and our putting all our faith, hope and trust in Him. So, yes a rich person can be saved.
2006-09-07 18:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by godsgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Michael B,
Yes.
2006-09-07 18:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-09-07 18:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible for all to enter Heaven. As long as you believe that Christ died to wash away your sin. It does not matter how much money you have/had.
2006-09-07 18:12:17 · answer #7 · answered by adelaideskye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll tell you what, It's more likely able to stick a camel through a needle point, boy, than fur a rich Maaaen to get inta Heaven!
2006-09-07 18:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by twowords 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well you know that saying while the rich get richer and the poor get poorer,rich people can by there way out of anything mayb they can by there way to heaven.
2006-09-07 18:12:26 · answer #9 · answered by shell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you talking about my friend? The rich own heaven already and have just sold it to a Japanese consortium.
2006-09-07 18:18:31 · answer #10 · answered by Dave D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋