Stockpiling high maintenance mansions doesn't show by example the humility and poverty they teach others to live in, by faith in God to provide all.
2007-04-12 07:21:04 · 8 answers · asked by StanfordGrad 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I tend to agree with you in concept. It is the responsibility of a Christian to use that part of his income that he needs to be reasonably comfortable and to use the remainder to help others...either through the preaching of God's word or by actively participating in direct help such as food shelves, missions etc. I don't think however that we are to deliberately live in poverty to show humbleness as long as a person realizes that all blessings come from God and the talents he gives us, not by ourselves alone. You can be humble if you use the blessings God has given you to help others even if it means taking the vast portion of great wealth. I guess I do not feel that I can judge another's actions however so I won't even attempt to make a judgement of the individuals you mentioned. I don't know their particular situation or how they might be using that mansion to somehow work for God.
2007-04-12 07:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't have mansions on earth, but a heavenly mansion is soon to be theirs. Everyone born of God, born of His Spirit, Jesus said that He goes to prepare a place for us.
Also, no one teaches us to live in poverty. Poverty is a curse. God is the God of more than enough with plenty left over. God is a God of increase. Study people of faith in the bible. Even the woman whose supply of oil never ran out in the time of drought.
2007-04-12 07:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by LottaLou 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Among prominent figures, NONE of the ones I have seen for more than 5 minutes give a TRUE impression of the word. Most fall short on money... None of them seem to admit that Christians were not commanded to pay a tithe or 10%. This was a component of the law and, like the rest, it was "nailed to the cross" with Jesus and is no longer in effect. Ephesians 2:15 Through his body on the cross, Christ put an end to the LAW WITH ALL ITS COMMANDS AND RULES. He wanted to create one new group of people out of the two. He wanted to make peace between them. Colossians 2:14 He wiped out the written Law with its rules. The Law was against us. It opposed us. He took it away and nailed it to the cross.
2016-05-18 02:18:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, you think they should be poor and needy ? Who would want to be a Christian in this day and time under those circumstances? Christianity isn't about money, but you are blessed as you are faithful to God and tithe and give offerings.
2007-04-12 07:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they have done any wrong to the sheep in their flock they will be judged accordingly.They are paid for the preaching they do.You get paid for your work correct.You and I do not know how they may have wisdom in investing any money they have made on books etc.
2007-04-12 07:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They have all those people sending them money. If I had that many people sending me money just because I'd be living in a mansion too.
2007-04-12 07:26:29 · answer #6 · answered by photogrl262000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a prime example of how christianity is so easily corrupted.
2007-04-12 07:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by Banana tree 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a money making venture to them..
2007-04-12 07:26:19 · answer #8 · answered by XX 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋