The Rich

/thuh RICH/

Summary

Scripture addresses wealth with warnings against trusting riches, calls for generosity, and teaching that riches can be either a blessing or a snare.

☩Biblical Teaching

Jesus warned that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven, comparing it to a camel going through a needle's eye. He told the rich young ruler to sell all and follow Him. James warns the rich that their riches will corrupt and testify against them. Yet the righteous rich like Job and Abraham used wealth to serve God and others. Paul commands those rich in this world not to be high-minded or trust in uncertain riches.