Wealth can and is influencing our world for good. Hospitals, clinics, recovery groups, and help for the disadvantaged are all operating by donations and generosity. On the flip side, hording and protecting an appetite for more limits the influence for good. The wealthy man in the story realized that he had a long way to go as Jesus spoke to his heart. Handling anything in our lives requires an intimacy with our Triune God who gives wisdom to make wise decisions. Wealth and our possessions can easily become more important than they should. Our quest for power, status or pleasure can easily crowd out God’s voice. May we have open eyes and ears to His kingdom.
“I think our society is hitting the limits. I mean, we've got access to more than ever, and yet the day doesn't go by when you hear about the loneliness, when you talk, hear about sort of the lack of satisfaction.
And you know what? I think all of this is just a cry for the goodness of God, the presence of God, and the, you know, the presence of things that we can't just get from the secular material world.” - From Heaven Meets Earth: Doing Business God’s Way with John Kim, Jul 6, 2025
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“Jesus knows that the single greatest obstacle for people entering the kingdom of God is economic self-interest.”- Excerpt, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God
Brian Zahnd
“As the man walked away, Jesus remarked to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” (Mark 10:23). Jesus understood that this man was not the only one who would turn their back on the kingdom because of their material wealth.” - Excerpt, Following Jesus: Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark by Steve Langford
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