Would God be for or against capitalism?
2007-02-05 05:42:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God doesn't seem to have a problem with wealth. Job was rich and after all his testing, God made him wealthier than he originally was. Solomon asked for wisdom and God said "Since you asked for that, I'm giving you wisdom and a whole heap of gold and wealth". On the surface, Jesus appears to condemn wealth but I believe what he is saying is that when you are born into wealth, you will put your faith in it instead of Him.
As far as for or against capitalism, I don't think He has a preferred economic system. He wants saved souls not cash. Christianity has flourished under the capitalist system because it doesn't care what your religion is whereas other systems have historically been less tolerant of that faith.
2007-02-05 05:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by Crusader1189 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Bible never says money or wealth are bad. However it does say, "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" and Jesus said "You cannot serve both God and money".
Capitalism is just an economic system. It creates a lot of wealth. But what matters is if people are using that wealth to serve God, or making a god out of their wealth.
2007-02-13 12:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God wants us to be happy and live well.But if we gain wealth through causing pain upon others or stealing from the poor or doing dirty work then he would not be happy.
2007-02-11 05:50:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should the Followers of Jesus Accumulate Material Wealth?
"Blessed are you poor, For yours is the kingdom of God…Woe to you who are rich, For you have received your consolation"; and,"Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. "Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."; and, "Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys." (Luke 6:20, 24; Matt. 19:23-24; Luke 12:33)
For the vast, vast majority of people who are part of what calls itself the church in the United States, the words of Jesus above, spoken in the context of material wealth, will immediately draw an emotionally defensive response. Why? What does it mean when someone is defensive at the suggestion of living a sacrificial life for Jesus? What does it mean when people get defensive when it is suggested they do with fewer material things or 'not-as-nice' material things? Well, it probably means they are either in bondage to, or struggling with, the sin of covetousness. What is the definition of "covet"? It is to consistently desire more material things than what you presently have. It means to focus on getting more money/things as opposed to giving them away in serving the Lord. What does it mean to be in bondage to the sin of covetousness? It means one is not willing to try and follow Messiah Jesus. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
For more on this , go to:
http://www.jesusfamilies.org/Articles/Wealth.htm
2007-02-05 13:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Capitalism is the negation of of biblical teachings but benevolent capitalism is permitted.
2007-02-13 05:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by shahinsaifullah2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋