Do you remember the old bible story about the poor woman and the rich men going to church? Jesus was commenting on the offering they made, pointing out that the rich men gave only a small amount of spare change, while the old women, who was very poor, gave out of the money she had to live off of. He said that while the even though the rich men gave a larger amount, the offering the old women made was far more valuable, for the rich men gave out of their wealth, while the old women gave all that she had to give. Don't feel guilty about being successful. You worked hard and you deserve it. Just keep in mind that there are others in this world haven't been as blessed as you. Congratulations, and good luck...
Regards, Siekuto.
2007-05-14 20:13:28
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answered by _ 2
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You going to hell depends on how you became a millionaire.
As u say you were honest in becoming a millionaire, I will tell you one thing.Spend lavishly, but at the same time, try to give some of your wealth to the poor and the needy, whenever you can.Also serve god.that is the best way to buy your confirmed ticket to heaven while you are still on earth.
And If you are a young millionaire, DO NOT EVER THINK of going out of this earth so soon, be it hell or heaven
2007-05-15 02:57:36
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answered by robbie 3
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If you're a xtian, too bad. The bible is pretty clear that rich folk ain't getting into heaven. Do you remember that passage about a camel fitting thru the eye of a needle before a rich person gets into heaven?
Of course the bible says a lot of silly and contradictory things, and people who take it literally and without thinking are missing the point. I really wouldn't worry too much about it. So long as you came by your wealth honestly and not at the expense of others, you're not doing anyone any harm. If anything, your actions help stimulate the economy, which makes all of us better off. The primitive peoples who wrote the bible will have to be excused for not having a grasp of economics, or many other subjects....
2007-05-15 03:07:25
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answered by R[̲̅ə̲̅٨̲̅٥̲̅٦̲̅]ution 7
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Going to heaven is not dependent on how much or little money you have. Sometimes it can depend on what you do with it, ie assisting the poor, making me a part of your will (only joking about me in the will). You have to remember the conditions for going to heaven. And in those conditions it is really only belief and acceptance.
I believe that there will be heaps of millionaires in heaven but I think there will be many who aren't.
Remember it is your conscience that condemns you...can't remember the reference but with the woman caught in adultery it says, if no one else can condemn you, how can I" but it is caviated. "go and sin no more".
I don't believe that money is a sin, only what we do with it.
Many many people would love to have your delemna, me being one.
Congratulations on your success and check back with that all inspiring book occasionally, it is amazing how much the meanings change as we get older and grow more in our christian lives.
2007-05-15 05:42:36
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answered by seychellesdreaming 2
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wel you shouldnt as long as you dont let your money become an idol between you and god. Think of it this way if you put everything you owned in a room and then let anyone that wanted or need something rom the room would you be able to let them take anything? if not then whatever you couldnt let them have is an earthly idol that stands between you and god.
2007-05-15 03:00:51
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answered by monkey_going_bananas 3
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To be a millionaire is neither a virtue nor a sin. If your aim is spirituality and if you are not attached to your wealth, then a place is surely reserved in...........(fill up yourselves)
2007-05-15 03:11:01
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answered by nagarajan s 4
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I too am a Christian and I have to say.....that's one of the dumbest things I've every heard one of my brothers in faith say!!! NO you won't go to hell for having wealth! Our salvation status is based solely on our faith in Christ and his works for our salvation....regardless of how wealthy or poor we are!.....good lord man...read your bible!.....specifically romans ;)
P.S. To the person below me...that passage you are reffering to says that it's harder for a wealty man to enter because he clings to his possesions, not that he can't get in.
2007-05-15 03:02:55
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answered by Kevin J Davis 3
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Being of sound mind and body...
The only way you could avoid going to Hell...
Is to make me the benefactor of your Will...
2007-05-15 02:56:10
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answered by Anonymous
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In the immortal words of George Jefferson: You be movin' on up to that penthouse in the sky.
2007-05-15 03:01:16
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answered by Anonymous
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There is no hell or heaven. You will rot or burn like the way of all meat, whether you are rich or poor.
2007-05-15 05:36:47
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answered by Anonymous
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