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Does God Want You to Be Rich? - Coggle Diagram
Does God Want You to Be Rich?
intro
I dream big, because all of heaven is dreaming big
God gives me power to get wealth
It’s a new day God has given me! I’m on my way to become a millionaire
you may have heard statements like these
many give credit material wealth to be a blessing of God
But, does this harmonize with the Bible?
examples
think of some biblical examples
Job and King Solomon were blessed with material wealth
many other God-fearing men, like John the Baptist and Jesus had little materially
we know Jehovah wants us to lead a happy and successful life
in fact, he blesses those who please him, we see this at Proverbs 10:22 (read)
is this blessing just a form of material wealth?
Jehovah deals with his servants in harmony with his purpose for them at the time
illustration
How does this apply to us today?
We are living in the conclusion of the system of things
we see and experience all the terrible conditions of this world
would it make sense for God to bless his servants with things that would distract us?
a sinking boat, but too distracted with fishing
Jesus compared our days with the days of Lot
Jesus said in Luke 17:28 That they were ‘eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, and building.
there is nothing wrong with these things
the danger is being so absorbed in these things that we don't realize the urgency of the times
29 continues "it rained fire and sulfur from heaven and destroyed them all"
preaching work
content with life’s necessities so that they can focus on serving him
gives us a reminder at 1 Timothy 6:17 (read)
Jehovah does not expect us to get rid of everything and have nothing
reassuring words at Matthew 6:33 (read)
if we worship Jehovah, build our relationship and preaching work
he will make sure our material needs are meet
conclusion
Jehovah will always work in harmony with his purpose
Jehovah does not want us to be distracted with this world
Jehovah wants us to be content with what we do have
will allow us to have a meaningful friendship with Jehovah
Apply these thing