-Pst. Kong Hee
Rich God? Poor God?
CNN news- Passion over posperity
Mat 15:3,6
We will end up what we choose to believe
A traditional value that was passed down - the poorer you are, the more holy you are
We were programmed to consider that the rich people are not righteous
Because only money-loving people makes money
Economists however tell you that poverty has so much adverse effects!
Malnutrition, depression, crimes, higher mortality & etc.
Pro 10:22
Deut 28:43-45
Poverty is a curse!
9 bible reasons why Jesus was not poor
1. Jesus was showered with great treasures as a baby
Mat 2:11
The wise men brought huge treasures to give to Jesus
2. Jesus has many wealthy partners supporting Him
Luk 8:1-3
3. Jesus was able to pay for His entire ministry team
Luk 9:1-3;51-52; 22:35
Joh 4:8
4. Jesus generously fed the hungry
Luk 9:11-13
The disciples were not worried about insufficient funds to pay for the 5000 meals but it's just too late
5. Jesus had a treasurer
Joh 12:6
Judas was able to steal but never even hinder Jesus' ministry
6. Jesus never considered Himself poor
Joh 12:1-6;8
There'll be many like Judas who ask us why are we building the new building & not give to the poor?
Jesus said we can always help the poor but He is not the poor & we're building this building for Him. Not the poor.
7. Jesus cared for the poor and regularly gave to them
Joh 13:27-29
The disciples assumed that Judas is doing the usual- giving to the poor
Jesus has been habitually asking Judas to give to the poor?
8. Jesus had His own house
Joh 1:37-39
Mak 2:1
9. Jess wore good clothes
Joh 19:23-24
The soldiers even wanted His undergarments!
2 Cor 8:9
Jesus was in absolute poverty only on the cross
Jesus was not a billionaire nor was He showing off His wealth- but
Real prosperity is having the financial abundance to obey God's will whenever He wants you to, however He wants you to.
Work hard, not shortcuts
If Jesus says we can prosper this means we can do while keeping our holiness & purity
3 Jhn 2
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