Stop Acting Rich

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IT IS UNDENIABLE that God has a heart for the poor.

The Bible is replete with commandments and admonitions to care for the less fortunate. King Solomon wrote in Proverbs 21:13 that "whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered." And Jesus echoed a similar message with the parable of Lazarus and the rich man in Luke 16.

But Jesus pushed the issue beyond material wealth, which gives Solomon's proverb another level of meaning. And that's exactly what we're discussing in this month's email-only article.

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This is a chilling parable for those who heed not the words of Solomon and ignore the cries of the poor. And Abraham's mention of Moses and the Prophets reinforces the point above. God not only cares about the less fortunate, but he also commanded the people of Israel numerous times and in multiple ways to take care of them.

But I bring up the parable here only to show that Solomon's proverb contains a spiritual dimension as well.

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The Polarity of Money and Its Ruinous Effects

 A preview of January's email-only article.

Adam Nir

Are wealthy people greedy scumbags? Are the poor virtuous? After all, Jesus did say, "Blessed are you who are poor" (Luke 6:20).

But if these things are true, what do we do with Bible verses that seem to indicate otherwise?

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I've always said money is amoral—neither virtuous nor vulgar. 

No doubt I stole this from someone wiser than myself, and when I recall from where I'll be sure to give credit.

Nevertheless, the fact that such a notion need be uttered or is controversial at all is a testament to the backward thinking on the subject of currency. Opinions are all over the place among the masses, Christian and heathen alike. Where some see wealth as a badge for hard work and a sign of favor from God, others see the wealthy as corrupt, selfish, greedy beings.

On the other pole we get the same range of sentiments: it is morally superior to be poor. Or the counterpoint—an opinion which cannot be uttered in the public sphere today, but for sure resides in the back of the minds of some: poverty is morally reprehensible because it represents a lack of discipline, hard work, and contribution to society. 

So which judgment is correct? 

 
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