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1 Timothy 6:10 NLT For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
1 Timothy 6:17 NLT Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
Some Christians read these two verses and use it as an crutch to stay poor. Or, they use these verses to criticize other believers who have riches.
They’re reading these verses out of context. Having riches is not the issue. The context is loving and trusting in money and riches.
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1 Timothy 6:18 NLT Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.
If God had a problem with believers having money, He wouldn’t have provided instructions on what to do with our money. God’s word specifically tells us what to do with our wealth.
For those who feel it’s God’s will for believers to stay poor or live beneath their means, that’s not scriptural. Living beneath our means will be different for different people. With the right heart and the right motives, the more wealth we have, the more we can do for God’s Kingdom and people.
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