2006-09-24 15:23:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
no, but to do evil things with money is a sin. You can be rich and wealthy without money
2006-09-24 15:25:15 · answer #1 · answered by pink9364 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible warns us about the love of money, not acquiring money. In fact, the Bible uses the parable about the good and faithful 3 servants who were given talents (coins) of silver and they each earned various amounts, except one who buried it.
So I don't believe that wanting to be rich and wealthy in itself is wrong. But it is wrong for the love of money. By that I mean that you are so focused on earning and acquiring money that it becomes ultimately important. For instance, let's say you make a lot of money in investments and the investments fail, how devastated would you be? If that money gets in the way of spending time with family and you use it just to lay up treasures for yourself, you have missed the point.
God gives us blessings so that we can bless others. For instance, I know of a couple who were fairly poor when they married and are now fairly well off, due to some smart investments. They have a nice house and cars and have every material need they could imagine taken care of. But they also use their money to bless others. They help others with various needs. I feel that a couple like this is not in sin because they are not selfish, but generous with their wealth.
2006-09-24 22:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a SIN that I am not rich and wealthy!
2006-09-24 22:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a sin to want anything different than God's will and purpose. If your being rich serves God's purpose, stand back. It will happen. Nothing gets in His way.
If your not being rich serves God's purpose, then that is how it will be.
Is your heart ok with it either way? Do you want God' purpose fulfilled more than you want money for yourself?
I think therein lies the answer about whether or not it is sin.
2006-09-24 22:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends upon the person and their motives and priorities. For instance if you wanted to be rich and wealthy so that you could impact this world for Christ in a major way then it probably wouldn't be a sin.
If you wanted to be rich and wealthy so that you could cater to your selfish desires and live life without having to depend upon God for your provision you would be making money your "god" and engaging in idolatry.
Colossians 3:5 Therefore put to death your members on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry.
2006-09-24 22:36:53 · answer #5 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Greed and covetousness is. The "love" of money is certainly a sin, it becomes your provider instead of living by faith. The Lord is our provider all good things come from Him. I often wondered why God did not make me so filthy rich, and I know now, that incredible wealth would only drive me away from Him. I would rely on the power money brings. There is a proverb that talks about he Lord not making us so poor that we would curse His name, and not too rich that we would deny Him.
2006-09-24 22:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by twelfntwelf3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not a sin. God wants you to be rich and wealthy!
2006-09-24 22:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by Queen Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO
It is a sin to become rich and wealthy in dishonest way or by hurting other people.
2006-09-24 22:25:34 · answer #8 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible reads that it is harder for a wealthy man to enter Heaven. Than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle.
2006-09-24 22:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is not poor who has little.
Only he that desires much...
and true security lies not in how much one has,
but in how much one can do without.
Then, again, it's not a sin to buy lottery tickets, but, wanting to be rich too much makes sinning easier.
2006-09-24 22:32:27 · answer #10 · answered by angrygramma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋