Is it wrong to be rich?
Wealth isn't sinful - but it comes with responsibility. Discover what the Bible says about prosperity.
8 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
Marriage, Children, Riches, and Servant Leadership
Jesus teaches on marriage and divorce, blesses children, encounters a rich man who cannot give up his wealth, predicts His death a third time, and teaches that greatness in His Kingdom means being a s...
Godliness and Contentment
Paul's closing chapter addresses the conduct of slaves and masters, the dangers of false teaching and the love of money, and charges Timothy to flee evil, pursue righteousness, and guard the gospel en...
The Futility of Wealth
A wisdom psalm teaching that riches cannot ransom the soul or prevent death—both rich and poor die, but God will redeem the righteous.
The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon
The Queen of Sheba travels to test Solomon with hard questions and is overwhelmed by his wisdom and wealth. She blesses the God who placed Solomon on Israel's throne. The chapter catalogs Solomon's ex...
The Shrewd Manager and the Rich Man and Lazarus
Jesus tells the parable of a dishonest manager who uses his position to secure his future, teaching that worldly wealth should be used for eternal purposes. The story of the rich man and Lazarus warns...
Marriage, Divorce, and the Rich Young Man
Jesus teaches on the permanence of marriage, blesses children, and encounters a rich young man who cannot give up his wealth. He promises rewards for those who leave everything to follow Him, while wa...
The Fall of Babylon
Another angel announces: "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!" Kings, merchants, and sailors lament her destruction, but heaven rejoices. Her sins are heaped high as heaven; she is paid back double. ...
Patience Until the Lord's Coming
James's final chapter warns the rich of coming judgment, calls believers to patient endurance like Job and the prophets, forbids oaths, encourages prayer in all circumstances, and emphasizes the power...
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