Dictionary of Bible Themes God entrusts some of his people with material wealth. If this is to be a blessing, it must be used in God-honouring ways. 1 Chronicles 29:16Believers may be blessed with riches See also Riches can be a blessing from God 1 Chronicles 29:14-15Job 1:9-10 2 Kings 4:1 Matthew 8:20 Poverty is no certain mark of God's disfavour: Luke 6:20; 16:20-22Romans 15:26 1 Chronicles 29:12 The attitude of believers towards riches See also They acknowledge that their riches come from God Ecclesiastes 5:19-20Proverbs 3:9-10 See also They devote their riches to God's service 1 Chronicles 29:1-9Acts 4:32-37 Luke 8:1-3 Acts 16:15 They support gospel work and workers 1 John 3:17See also They give to the poor Luke 19:8Acts 9:36-39 Galatians 2:10 1 Timothy 6:18 See also They are generous Deuteronomy 15:10-112 Corinthians 9:10-11 James 1:10-11 They remain humble 1 Timothy 6:17See also They do not trust in riches Job 31:24-28Proverbs 11:28 Jeremiah 49:4 Psalms 62:10 See also They do not set their heart on riches Luke 12:29-30Matthew 6:20-21 Believers value heavenly riches most See also Luke 12:33-341 Timothy 6:18-19 Genesis 12:1-3; 13:1-2 Examples of rich believers Abraham 2 Chronicles 1:11-12; 9:22Solomon 2 Chronicles 32:27-29Hezekiah Job 1:1-3Job Isaiah 53:9Matthew 27:57-60 Joseph of Arimathea pp Mk 15:42-46 See also pp Lk 23:50-54 pp Jn 19:38-42 5390 leprosy5414 money, stewardship 5557 stoning 5559 stress 7110 body of Christ 7745 ordination 7756 preaching, content 8032 trust, lack of 8264 gentleness 8292 love 8438 giving time 8445 hospitality |
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