RICH CAN'T GO TO HEAVEN?

Rich Can't Go to Heaven?

Q. Is it true that the Bible says a rich man can't go to heaven? I heard someone say that the other day, and I admit it's kind of upset me.



A. No, the Bible doesn't say that someone who is rich can never go to heaven. In fact, some of the Bible's most faithful men and women were also wealthy (or at least prosperous) people like Abraham and Job in the Old Testament, or Joanna and Lydia in the New Testament.

The Bible does warn us about the dangers of WORKING FOR MONEY and one of the greatest dangers is that it can keep us from God.


Instead of putting God first in our lives, we work and work and work for money, and end up ignoring God.

This is why the Bible warns us that "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). (Take note that the Bible didn't say MONEY is the root of all evil)

Never forget that everything you have your health, your abilities, your money, everything has been given to you by God. God wants you to be abundant

Don't let money become your master and work as an employee until the age of 65 and continue to work for money. Instead thank God for what He has allowed you to have, the opportunities, the financial education He has given for you to utilize. Ask Him to help you use it wisely and for His glory.

Most of all, trust Him alone for your abundance. No matter how good we are, or even how generous we are, we must believe in Him. He gave us the opportunity of a lifetime, To be here in the community.