Comments on: 5 Important Things Every Rich Christian Should Do http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/ Frugal, Simple, Debt-Free Living, and Generous Giving Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:06:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Craig Ford http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-16200 Craig Ford Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:00:55 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-16200 Jim, Good catch. I'm surprised I didn't mention anything about giving :). I guess that is the overall theme of the blog so I didn't specifically mention it in this post. Jim,
Good catch. I’m surprised I didn’t mention anything about giving :) . I guess that is the overall theme of the blog so I didn’t specifically mention it in this post.

]]> By: Jim http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-16193 Jim Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:47:03 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-16193 Craig, I was impressed with your attempt to cover the topic because, I see this as an eternal struggle for Christians. Should we pursue wealth and if so, how should we handle it once we have it? Yet, I was quite surprised when I read your list of five things. No where in your article did ever mention Tithing - at all. Yes, the Bible is quite specific about matters when it comes to wealth and money and one thing that there is no mistaking is the Tithe. MAL 3:8 - Breaking Covenant by Withholding Tithes - "I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you," says the LORD Almighty. "But you ask, 'How are we to return?' "Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. "But you ask, 'How are we robbing you?' "In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse--your whole nation--because you are robbing me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe," says the LORD Almighty. "Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land," says the LORD Almighty. So, even though your intent may start out good, you need to give back to God a minimum of ten percent of everything that he has given to you. Remember, just as important, is that you cannot become attached to your wealth because as referenced below in Matthew, as Godly a life as you may lead, you're not going to Heaven unless you are willing to part with it and wealthy people often choose money over God. MAT 19:16-24 - The Rich and the Kingdom of God - 16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 “Which ones?” he inquired. Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,’[a] and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]” 20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?” 21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” So, Craig, as much as I appreciated your attempt and wish that it were that simple. Dealing with wealth and remaining a good Christian is truly a balancing act. Fortunately for me, I am currently unemployed and have have no extra money so, I don't have to worry about this. However, I am blessed for the things that I do have and when God helps me back to me feet and if he sees fit to entrust me with wealth, I will be on the right track to handle it in a manner that is pleasing to him. Thank for the article. Take care and good luck. Jim Craig, I was impressed with your attempt to cover the topic because, I see this as an eternal struggle for Christians. Should we pursue wealth and if so, how should we handle it once we have it? Yet, I was quite surprised when I read your list of five things. No where in your article did ever mention Tithing – at all. Yes, the Bible is quite specific about matters when it comes to wealth and money and one thing that there is no mistaking is the Tithe.

MAL 3:8 – Breaking Covenant by Withholding Tithes –
“I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the LORD Almighty. “But you ask, ‘How are we to return?’ “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ “In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse–your whole nation–because you are robbing me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe,” says the LORD Almighty. “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,” says the LORD Almighty.

So, even though your intent may start out good, you need to give back to God a minimum of ten percent of everything that he has given to you. Remember, just as important, is that you cannot become attached to your wealth because as referenced below in Matthew, as Godly a life as you may lead, you’re not going to Heaven unless you are willing to part with it and wealthy people often choose money over God.

MAT 19:16-24 – The Rich and the Kingdom of God –
16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?”
17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
18 “Which ones?” he inquired.
Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony,
19 honor your father and mother,’[a] and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”
20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

So, Craig, as much as I appreciated your attempt and wish that it were that simple. Dealing with wealth and remaining a good Christian is truly a balancing act. Fortunately for me, I am currently unemployed and have have no extra money so, I don’t have to worry about this. However, I am blessed for the things that I do have and when God helps me back to me feet and if he sees fit to entrust me with wealth, I will be on the right track to handle it in a manner that is pleasing to him. Thank for the article.

Take care and good luck.
Jim

]]> By: Cleopatra Fitzgerald http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-14978 Cleopatra Fitzgerald Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:44:52 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-14978 Splendid explication Craig. The article demonstrates how wealth can be put to good use by the wealthy who have a caring heart or are able to assist others. The wealthy have their own financial (expenditure) issues just like everyone else. It is wrong when persons are quick to judge others when they do not have the real facts. Nonetheless, persons can find fault with the wealthy for varied reasons: they might be ignorant, be pessimists, or hateful, envious, have differing perspectives, different upbringing,norms, culture, religion, country's laws, education,etc. There will always be critics and no one can please all at the same time. God created all of us for a reason and even though we are equal we are yet different. We all have the right to contribute to our planet since we are the children of God. "Both low and high, rich and poor, together." ~Psalm 49:2 God bless you all! Splendid explication Craig. The article demonstrates how wealth can be put to good
use by the wealthy who have a caring heart or are able to assist others. The wealthy
have their own financial (expenditure) issues just like everyone else. It is wrong when persons are quick to judge others when they do not have the real facts. Nonetheless,
persons can find fault with the wealthy for varied reasons: they might be ignorant, be pessimists, or hateful, envious, have differing perspectives, different upbringing,norms,
culture, religion, country’s laws, education,etc. There will always be critics and no one can please all at the same time. God created all of us for a reason and even though we are equal we are yet different. We all have the right to contribute to our planet since we are the children of God.
“Both low and high, rich and poor, together.”
~Psalm 49:2

God bless you
all!

]]> By: Ken http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-14332 Ken Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:45:03 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-14332 My name is Ken and we are suffering from a disease that is not good at all. We are suffering financially and soon will be on the street. But no matter what Jesus is in my heart and I pray every day things will change. I know deep down inside an Angel will be brought to us to offer any support they can. I just hope and pray some day soon. God bless you and hope all is well. My name is Ken and we are suffering from a disease that is not good at all. We are suffering financially and soon will be on the street. But no matter what Jesus is in my heart and I pray every day things will change. I know deep down inside an Angel will be brought to us to offer any support they can. I just hope and pray some day soon. God bless you and hope all is well.

]]> By: marth ateklu http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-14329 marth ateklu Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:16 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-14329 MARTHATEKLU from ethiopia Thanks for once again helping us keep our focus and priorities in line. I too am rich, and I believe that God wants me to feel positive about my wealth. Following these five steps will honor God, keep me humble and (Step 1) never let me forget that God is my ultimate source God blees you MARTHATEKLU from ethiopia
Thanks for once again helping us keep our focus and priorities in line. I too am rich, and I believe that God wants me to feel positive about my wealth. Following these five steps will honor God, keep me humble and (Step 1) never let me forget that God is my ultimate source

God blees you

]]> By: Craig http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-13344 Craig Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:24:10 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-13344 Dave, It's a pleasure to meet you. Thanks for checking out MH4C. I look forward to hearing you success story. Dave,
It’s a pleasure to meet you. Thanks for checking out MH4C.
I look forward to hearing you success story.

]]> By: DAVE http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-13320 DAVE Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:44:11 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-13320 Hello Craig. My name is Dave and i am 25 happliy married man of God and I just want to say we like the article and keep up the good work. Stay encouraged God is doing some awesome things for my wife and i even in the midst of our famine we stay strong because we know he has more. we also look foward to becomming wealthy balanced christians too someday soon. maybe one day we can exchange testimonies on what we had to go through to recieve such blessings. well stay bless and talk to you soon. Hello Craig. My name is Dave and i am 25 happliy married man of God and I just want to say we like the article and keep up the good work. Stay encouraged God is doing some awesome things for my wife and i even in the midst of our famine we stay strong because we know he has more. we also look foward to becomming wealthy balanced christians too someday soon. maybe one day we can exchange testimonies on what we had to go through to recieve such blessings. well stay bless and talk to you soon.

]]> By: Craig http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-11278 Craig Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:34:06 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-11278 Jeff, Thanks for visiting MH4C and leaving a comment. All my scholarships came directly through the school where I attended. The admissions adviser just told me which I could apply for. I know that is not much help for you. I'd suggest trying to Google something, but you'll probably not be eligible for a Bible college that is not accredited. Instead you might contact churches or Christians you know to see if they might sponsor you. Jeff,
Thanks for visiting MH4C and leaving a comment. All my scholarships came directly through the school where I attended. The admissions adviser just told me which I could apply for. I know that is not much help for you. I’d suggest trying to Google something, but you’ll probably not be eligible for a Bible college that is not accredited. Instead you might contact churches or Christians you know to see if they might sponsor you.

]]> By: Jeff Meloche http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-11260 Jeff Meloche Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:47:03 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-11260 Hello Craig, I read that you recieved scholarships for schooling. My wife is currently enrolled in a bible college that is not accredited. I am looking for places to contact for financial help. Could you direct me to where we could go. We really do not want to go into debt for this. Our future plans are to go to Africa and start a school. I am currently in Environmental Engineering that is totally paid for, but our income is not all that high. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Jeff Hello Craig,

I read that you recieved scholarships for schooling. My wife is currently enrolled in a bible college that is not accredited. I am looking for places to contact for financial help. Could you direct me to where we could go. We really do not want to go into debt for this. Our future plans are to go to Africa and start a school. I am currently in Environmental Engineering that is totally paid for, but our income is not all that high. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

]]> By: Nobert Khayi http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/comment-page-1/#comment-9693 Nobert Khayi Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:26:43 +0000 http://www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/5-important-things-every-rich-christian-should-do/#comment-9693 Looking for a deeper meaning and ways to draw rich nominal christians to God. Looking for a deeper meaning and ways to draw rich nominal christians to God.

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