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Profit and Wealth

David L. Johnson, Ph.D.

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1. Is Wealth Permitted by the Bible?Jesus affirmed the right to earn a profit Matthew 25:14,19-21 "Again, it will be like a man going on a

journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them…."After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. The man who had received the five talents brought the other five. 'Master,' he said, 'you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.' "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' "The man with the two talents also came. 'Master,' he said, 'you entrusted me with two talents; see, I have gained two more.' "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'”

Luke 20:9 He went on to tell the people this parable: "A man planted. a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time

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2. What About the Love of Money? 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some

people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs

Matthew 19:16-24 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." "Which ones?" the man inquired. Jesus replied, "'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.' [fn]" "All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?" Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

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3. A Wealthy Man’s Example R. G. LeTourneau produced 70%

of the earthmoving equipment usedduring World War II

He gave 90% of his income to Christian work and lived off the other 10%

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4. The Poverty Gospel

Luke 6:20 Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who arepoor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

James 2:5 Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?

St. Francis of Assisi

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4a. Scriptures That Warn Against Poverty Proverbs 13:18 He who ignores discipline

comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty

Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty

Proverbs 28:19 He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty

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4b. Scriptures That Promise Economic Blessing Psalm 35:27 May those who delight in my

vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, "The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant."

Deuteronomy 28:1,14, If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth …The LORD will grant you abundant prosperity--in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your ground--in the land he swore to your forefathers to give you.

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5. The Prosperity Gospel

Malachi 3:10 - Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,' says the LORD of hosts, 'if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows".

John 10:10 - "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly".

Philippians 4:19: "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches of glory in Christ Jesus".

3 John 2 - "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers".

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5a. Scriptures Manifesting Trials James 1: 2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers,

whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance

Job 1:1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.

2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

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6. God’s Prosperity

Wealth is not all material 1Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight…

Wealth is from God. Deuteronomy 8:18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he

who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.

Wealth is to be managed. Parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

Wealth is not our source of trust. 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present

world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

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6. God’s Prosperity Continued Wealth is to be enjoyed.

1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

Wealth is to be used for God's purpose 1 Timothy 6:18 Command them to do good, to be

rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

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