Can you be a millionaire and a Christian?
Well…it turns out you can be a Christian millionaire (or billionaire), love God, and do great things in the world. According to an independent study from the of the 13.1 million millionaires in the world, 7.4 million, or 56.2\%, identify themselves as Christian.
What does the Bible say about business success?
Proverbs 23:7 – For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. If you believe that you will build a thriving business in your heart, you will.
Is it a sin to be rich and famous?
Answer: Being rich and famous is not sinful. However, making that a primary pursuit in life is sinful. “People who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction” (1 Timothy 6:9, NLT). “Do not toil to acquire wealth” (Proverbs 23:4, ESV).
Can you be a Christian and be rich?
One can be a real Christian and be rich. But it is not easy, the Bible says, and experience confirms it. Jesus knew that the rich young ruler would not obey the most important thing he told him – “and come, follow me” – if he kept his wealth. The goal of getting rich is a foolish goal.
Can a man be rich and love God?
So a man can be rich and love God. One can be a real Christian and be rich. But it is not easy, the Bible says, and experience confirms it. Jesus knew that the rich young ruler would not obey the most important thing he told him – “and come, follow me” – if he kept his wealth. The goal of getting rich is a foolish goal.
What does the Bible say about being rich people?
Do not be conceited” ( Romans 12:16, BSB) and “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you” ( James 5:1 ). To be clear, it’s not wrong to have wealth. It’s the love of money that is a root of all kinds of evil ( 1 Timothy 6:10 ).