Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

False and True Ideas of Wealth

What parable did Christ give to correct the false idea of the Pharisees that wealth was a sign of special favor with God? BR-ASI9 446.5

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus. (Luke 16:19-31.) BR-ASI9 446.6

What did He point out as one of the dangers of the possession of wealth? BR-ASI9 446.7

“And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto His disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! . . . Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!” Mark 10:23, 24. BR-ASI9 446.8

As a rule, what class generally accept the gospel? BR-ASI9 446.9

“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which He hath promised to them that love Him?” James 2:5. BR-ASI9 446.10

Why was the rich young man desiring salvation, unwilling to sell what he had and give to the poor, as Christ told him to do? BR-ASI9 446.11

“But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.” Matthew 19:22. BR-ASI9 446.12

What is the love of money declared to be? BR-ASI9 446.13

“For the love of money is the root of all evil.” 1 Timothy 6:10. BR-ASI9 446.14

What evils befall those who are determined to be rich? BR-ASI9 446.15

“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.” 1 Timothy 6:9. BR-ASI9 446.16

Who gives man the power to get wealth? BR-ASI9 446.17

“But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth.” Deuteronomy 8:18. BR-ASI9 446.18

How may all, rich and poor, honor God? BR-ASI9 447.1

“Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase.” Proverbs 3:9. BR-ASI9 447.2

What charge is given to the rich? BR-ASI9 447.3

“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.” 1 Timothy 6:17-19. BR-ASI9 447.4

What makes rich without adding sorrow? BR-ASI9 447.5

“The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it.” Proverbs 10:22. BR-ASI9 447.6

How are true riches obtained? BR-ASI9 447.7

“By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.” Proverbs 22:4. BR-ASI9 447.8

How did Moses esteem the reproach of Christ? BR-ASI9 447.9

“Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.” Hebrews 11:26. BR-ASI9 447.10

What two classes of rich men are mentioned in the Bible? BR-ASI9 447.11

“There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.” Proverbs 13:7. BR-ASI9 447.12

Note.—In Luke 12:16-20 is an example of the first class; in Acts 4:34-37 are examples of the second. BR-ASI9 447.13