We need more money!

[Droobie]

Do Christians need more money? Of course they do! Christians should be rich Be money magnets. Be overflowing with wealth - a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and runnig over will be poured into our laps.

Bear in mind we are talking of money in the context of serving God. Money is but a resource for the journey, that we are masters of, not the other way around. God will send money to us, when He knows it will go through us.

But should we not be just content with what we have? 1 Timothy 6:6-10 teaches us to be content and not to love money. Yet there is nothing wrong in the Bible with being rich. 1 Timothy 6:17-18 goes on to instruct those that are rich, not to depend on their wealth, but be good stewards with what they have and be generous with it.

Being rich is also a relative thing. By the world's standards today, if you own two sets of clothing in your wardrobe, you are wealthy. It is through our giving that God uses us to bless others. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 describes this.

Praying and having faith will make you rich, but of course with the right motives in mind. It won't pay your bills, but you can pray for a good job, a promotion, blessings in your finances so that you are in a position to always be able to pay your bills.

But why stop there? Paying off your bills is all well and good, but being in a position of prosperity where you are able to pay other people's bills. To provide for others. To be able to give away clothes, cars... houses!

How can Christians affect the world with their finances?

[eRev]

Ariel Evangelina (a.k.a. Number 7) was born on August 18th so personally I need more money ... but I'll settle for a few blessings so I can complete my armor.

Peace in Xp,
eRev

[* kittie *]

well...i put the second one, cuz i think we should be content with what we have. i guess you need another choice, cuz i believe the 1st one too. we should have more money too. but at the same time...be content with what God has given you.

[ZiSunka]

Sure, if someone wanted to give me more money, I would take it, if I could live with the conditions of accepting!

[jayebrownlee]

I don't think that Christians should want more money for themselves, but if we have more money then we can help other people.

Matthew 25:35-40

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'

[Zorobabel]

I'd like to think it was okay to make a lot of money, but the New Testament obviously teaches against this (Matthew 6:19-21, 25, Matthew 19:21-24, I John 2:15-16 just to name a few verses). Jesus also said that John the Baptist was the greatest man the Earth had ever seen (minus Jesus himself), and of course, John had no money or desire for Earthly riches.

I am not a parent, so I can't speak for them, but I don't we should seek riches or "more money". Its easy to sit back and say "Well, I live in a capitalist society, I don't think God would really care" but I think he would.

[two feathers]

i believe in being content. and if any extra should come your way, give it to someone in need.

[Susan]

I'm content with what I have, nevertheless if anyone has an extra computer. . .

[4jc]

I believe that we should have more money, cause the more money we have, the more we could give away to expand the kingdom of God. We need money for missions. Money to build more churches to spread the Gospel. etc...

[Patty]

The issue is, where does money come from?

If you folks only knew the TRUE history of money, it would frighten you!

God created the heavens and the earth.
And, all that God gave to us, He gave it free.

God gave every one of His children a spot on the earth and all that each one needs to be truly happy in life.

It is only because of the greed of men that there exists poverty in the world.

Money represents one man's efforts to take from another man what God righteously gave.

I am opposed to money - period.

Patty

[Annabel Lee]

I was always content with what I had...until I got my most recent cell phone bill. :help:

[PastorFreud]

Originally posted by Droobie


But why stop there? Paying off your bills is all well and good, but being in a position of prosperity where you are able to pay other people's bills. To provide for others. To be able to give away clothes, cars... houses!

How can Christians affect the world with their finances?
Wouldn't that be wonderful? But it is really rare... Some Christians do have lots of money. They give 10% to the church and the rest is for them! They buy more stuff to show how godly they are.

Here's PTL's tax return for 2000.

http://63.136.234.78/2000/952/844/2000-952844062-1-9.pdf

If I read this correctly, they took in 163 Million dollars and used 5.75 Million to help the poor, handicapped, sick and homeless. The rest was spent on salaries, broadcasting, rent, etc. Director's salaries were over 1 Million, but I couldn't figure out how many directors that accounted for.

[JohnR7]

Originally posted by Droobie
How can Christians affect the world with their finances?

As a Christian I NEED MONEY, I need all I can get. As long as there is one hungry child, I need money to buy them food. As long as there is one naked body I need money to get them clothing to keep them warm. As long as there is one old person shivering in their bed at night, I need money to get them a blanket.

We live in the land of plenty. But there are many who live in hunger and in poverty. My heart crys out to want to help them in any practical way I can.

Of course their eternal soul and where they are going to spend eternity is most important of all. But still I have compassion, I care that they need a roof on their house to keep the rain off of them. Their sons and their daughters need book & money to pay their fees so they can go to school.

I am not personaly trying to solve the problems of everyone in the whole world. But together we can help all who are wanting to come to God. I would like to be able to help the ones I am involved in ministry with, in a practical way.  I would like to see to it that everyone in my wife's family back in the Philippines can have an education if they want one. Esp. the ones who want to go to Bible school and seminary.

[davegill]

:(


"Annabel, I feel the same way as you.  Got some bills I don't know how I'm going to pay."

It's real tought, sometimes, to keep faithful... that God will provide for all of our needs, when things get so tight.

My pray here is "that the Father will provide for all of our needs... we ask these things in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour and through his power, not our own... for we have no power" 
 

[JohnR7]

Originally posted by davegill
It's real tought, sometimes, to keep faithful... that God will provide for all of our needs, when things get so tight.  

Jesus says to take it one day at a time. When we have money, we pay whatever bills are currently due. There are times when we have enough money to get though the day and have no idea what we are going to do on the tomorrow. But the Bible says, not to worry about it. God always provides. He does not always let us know ahead of time, just how He is going to do that for us though.

[JohnR7]

Originally posted by blueiverson
well...i put the second one, cuz i think we should be content with what we have.  i guess you need another choice, cuz i believe the 1st one too.  we should have more money too.  but at the same time...be content with what God has given you.

As my wife says, health is wealth. In america we live in the land of opportunity. So really, if we want more money, we can always go back to school in the evening and take a class or two. Eventually we will get more education and a better paying job.

I know a women who raised 5 kids and then went back to school to get her degree. She got a job as a administrator in a nursing home, because she wanted to have some money to help her family out with.

Once I heard about a women who went though collage with her daughter and they graduated at the same time. I thought that was kinda cute.

[cheezit]

Originally posted by eRev
... but I'll settle for a few blessings so I can complete my armor.



Done !!!

Congrats on the little one.

[KySunshine]

Jesus says we are to be content with what we have, He knows when one bird falls to the ground so I know He cares for me, as long as I keep my faith in Him and live according to His Blessed will He will take care of me.

[Droobie]

Hello Peoples,

I would like to redirect, that the context of the poll question was when serving God, not ourselves. I believe that to be content Christian is to be a very selfish Chrsitian indeed.

"Lord, thank you for what You have blessed me with. I don't want or need anything else..."

I hope that none of you has this attitude in prayer. God indeed does not measure our success in life by how big our finances are. What He does measure is how big our hearts are. It is the desire to see God's kingdom grow. It is the desire to see the message of the cross reach the ends of the earth. It is the desire to sow into the lives of those who are not blessed.

James 4:3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

So when we are praying with the right motives in mind, we shall be blessed! What are some of those right motives?

[Zorobabel]

When my mom and dad first got divorced, my mom had to work 2 jobs and she still didn't know if she could raise me and my brother. There were a few months when my mom really didn't think she would be able to make it, we would recieve letters with $200-$400 in them, and they would be unsigned. I'm sure these came from a couple of members of our community. They were so in touch with the Lord they knew what they had to do. If you are wealthy you have to listen very carefully to what the Lord wants you to do.

[davegill]

Does anyone recognize a Bible verse that goes like this?

"Do not give a thought of.... (what you need or something like that)"

Can you direct me to the Chapter and verse?

Thanks!

[cheezit]

There are a number that come to mind. Is it one of these?

Luke 12:22

And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Matthew 6:34

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Matthew 6:25

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Hope this helps.

[beab]

I believe God's word says he wants to bless us with many gifts , & money is one of those gifts why should any one have to or want to reject more from God , He has it an wants to give it to us & wants us to have it.God's word also says "he who much is given much is exspected of him"
I would never reject something that God says he wants to bless me with, & if he gives me something I didn't think I needed then it could have been mean for me to share it with someone who God wanted to use me to bless, I would only be the vessel , but that to would be a blessed gift, to be used as a vessel to hepl someone else. PRAISE GOD FOR EVERY THING!

[JesusFreak4545]

I think we should have more money and be content too. :P It will be better to have both, but I am thankful for what God has given me.  :holy: 

[Droobie]

Perhaps we are to be content with what we have, but eager for money/riches when it comes to blessing others.

[JohnR7]

Originally posted by Patty
The issue is, where does money come from? 


It comes from the butcher, the baker and the candle stick maker. Instead of trading candles for bread, we use a common currency.

There are those who produce, and there are those who plunder. The problem is when it becomes popular to plunder and take what you did not produce.

[Droobie]

Originally posted by Patty
The issue is, where does money come from?

If you folks only knew the TRUE history of money, it would frighten you!

God created the heavens and the earth.
And, all that God gave to us, He gave it free.

God gave every one of His children a spot on the earth and all that each one needs to be truly happy in life.

It is only because of the greed of men that there exists poverty in the world.

Money represents one man's efforts to take from another man what God righteously gave.

I am opposed to money - period.

Patty
Patty, it's true what you say about man's greed and the situation it has put many of our fellow humans. There are millions living in poverty today. We are taught not to be of the world, however we are called to be sent out into the world. To do so, to reach the lost, and the far reaches of the earth, we need money. If we can't do it ourselves, we sow into missions and others who's calling it is to travel.

The money we pray for, and expect God to bless us with, does not fall out of the sky, or appear in brown paper packages tied up with string.  Money and riches come to those to work hard, and honestly earn it. Those who are good financial stewards with what they have. Our prayers for blessings and money are answered in the doors that God opens for us. For the good jobs, promotions, investments. Money is a resource for us to use, not bow down to.

[357magnum]

There is a lot of evil associated with money. If I had more than I really needed, I would give it away to worthy causes, the church, and charity.

[rssllue]

Ah, money! Well, we should be content with what we have to a degree, but the Lord gives us the only allowance in scripture to test Him in regards to money. If we tithe faithfully He promises to open the floodgates of heaven and pour out such blessings upon us that we will not be able to stand them! That is a pretty cool thought. So I guess we must be content with what He provides for us, but not be neccesarily content with staying there if He wants to move us to a new level of prosperity. To be debt free and be able to help others finacially as well? THAT WOULD BE AWESOME! We will see what the Lord wills!

[l33tace]

4th November 2002 at 04:21 AM Droobie said this in Post #1 (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?postid=432617#post432617)



Praying and having faith will make you rich, but of course with the right motives in mind.  It won't pay your bills, but you can pray for a good job, a promotion, blessings in your finances so that you are in a position to always be able to pay your bills.






I strongly disagree with the above statement. Praying and having faith with the right motives will not make one rich.

I believe that this would cause one to question whether or not they have enough faith if they do not acquire the desired wealth.  It’s just not scriptural. It is us who are possessions of God and he will provide according his purpose for what he intends for us.

To pay our existing bills or to slim back on what we acquire so we can pay the bills; let us not tempt God by spending what we have not and pray for what we may not have (wealth) to pay for what we should not have had it the first place.

It can be a tuff lesson to learn.

[Droobie]

Aaah... correction. I'm not saying that we pray for wealth or money, and do nothing. We pray for God's favour upon our lives. For God to open doors, and guide our paths. At the same time, our actions shall match our faith. We work hard. Spend wisely. Be good stewards with what we have. Never think that faith and prayer alone will lead to wealth or money, even with the right motives.

[Messenger]

I believe we should be content with what we have. If we need more for missionary work or such with God there will be a way. Maybe it means not living with as many material things but God provides enough and we should be happy and content for what we have not worry over what we do not have. Men of old walked in rags and bare feet preaching the world of God so I don't believe we have to have More Money inorder to praise and spread the Word. Be thankful in all things. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich man to get to heaven.

Love and God Bless

[Konnie]

No, we should be content.

[SoccerAaron]

Be content

[MAC]

The isue is not the money is the Heart!

[ej]

If I could choose between more money and more time, I'd most definitely go for the time.

There are loads of things I'd love to do, for myself, my family, my church, various charities and organisations, none of which would set me back financially. It's just that I don't have the time.

Hmmm... giing up work would allow me more time, but it'd also leave me financially burdened! I guess time costs money.

[Bunker]

There is NO need to have money to spread the Gospel!!! Do we REALLY need huge elaborate gold chandeliers in the churces....or on the t.v. sets of some 'preachers'? Huge 'feel good' programs and projects..a carrot to dangle in front of the believers and the unbelievers? Jesus never used tactics such as these...neither did His Disciples. They did not lure anyone to the place where the Good News was being spoken...no bait..no programs...no gimmicks....we have commercialized Jesus by doing these things..we have cheapened Him by doing so. It breaks my heart.

[Chakotay2]

Sad to say, Christians are just like everyone: We need more money to get the Good News out.

[mesue]

It is not money that is needed but prayer. I read a great book about the power of our awesome God through prayer. It is Fresh Wind Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala & Dean Merrill.

[Bic]

I too believe that living in this world that everyone including Christians need money. I know there have been many times where I have been in need and God has provided what I needed. There have also been times when others have been in need of money and I was able to provide it. Did it come from God in the first place? Well yes of course, but it was through his Love, Grace and Will towards mankind that led me to give it to others in need. Money is a temptation no doubt about it however I also believe that we are tested with it as well. I have been at stores and made purchases only to have the salesperson hand me my mechandise, receipt as well as my original check which I had used to make my purchase with. I'll tell you there have been many times when money was so shortthat I was tempted to say Thank You and pocket all of it but turned around and gave the check back to the salesperson. I tend to believe that at times like this the devil gives me the opportunity to have it all per say but The Holy Spirit who resides in me is always right and gracious.
Blessing, Bic

[Kathy]

Just be content with what we have.....If there is more money,give to those who really need.

[Snowy]

I think we should be happy with what we get...only if what we have is something we have worked for and not a free handoff

[Tresora]

Christians should be content. But the more money Christians have the more they can give and help others. :pink:

[PetraFan007]

I bet all the people that say we should be content with the money we have are middle to upper middle class. Maybe even some lower middle class folks (a few). But YES WE DO NEED MORE MONEY.... because some of us think that we should just sit around and hope God gives us money somehow when we should be working for it. And also, when we are broke/in debt, like MY FAMILY is (hence I agree we need more money), then why should we stay content? Our living standards would be too low! So my final answer is that it depends on who you are.

[JonathanFord]

I think that we all need more and more money. Let say an infinite supply. Wait we already have that. Because God is the owner of all things he owns the cattle on a thousand hills. So all we need to do is ask because he wants to bless us so that we can be a blessing to others. He wants us all to be millionares it is just that some off us don't use the money wisley (for God's purposes).

[JunkYardFrog]

He wants us all to be millionares
That is not a scriptural idea. You need to read through your Bible and notice the warnings about money.

Was Jesus a millionaire? Are any of us more deserving than our Lord?

[JC_FREAK]

It depends on the situation. Many people end up wasting the money they have. Me especially. I usually find that if I have less money, I am more wise with it. I think every should have ample money for their needs.

Some people have more money thanb sense. Esp famous people, they spend too much on useless stuff just to look great esp may I add David Beckham, I am sorry to insult any fans but he really is obsessed. What person needs like 50 cars, you can only drive one at a time. It is mental. What that man spends in a day would feed a large starving nation for the rest of their lives.

[Waterhouse]

If all Christians were millionaires, a lot of things would get fixed in this world. But alas, God knows that if many of us were blessed with millions, we would not put it to "Good" use.

[razzelflabben]

To ask this question, assumes that many of us do not truely trust God with our finaces. If God meets all our needs and I don't have enough money, then God is not true to His word. The root answer to the question must then be No, I have just exactly what I NEED. But let us ask it a little differently, could I use more money? Yes, with more money I could meet more needs including my own. So where is the line between need and could use? I think it lies within what we would be like or do with more money. Many people are saying they would give to the poor and meet needs, how many of us really know what the poor need? Many are saying that with more money they would help people. How many people in your life are hurting and needing help but instead of helping, we give to an organization or give them something they don't need because they might use the money for something we don't approve of? If we saw every person in our lives, as Jesus Christ Himself, how differently would we give???? Do Christians NEED more money, NO. Could we use more money, YES, if our hearts understood what God knows.

[Hopeful]

I dont think more money would help solve any of life's problems or even make it easier. However, sometimes we do need money and we dont have it, we can't be content then. so i didnt vote for any of the options. Any money God gives me is Okay.

[tech.racer]

A person who is christian is more wise then one who is not.

Money is better in the hand of the wise then in the hands of a fool.

[Lotar]

God provides me with what I need. If I need more money, He will provide, so I try to make a point out of not complaining but rejoicing in what He has given to me.

[sOuLifieD]

Money is a nice thing to have, but the Lord will provide all I need. I have His living water, and that is all I am concerned with...yeah, sometimes it's a struggle not to say "But I really need THIS!" about a material thing, but I have food I have water I have shelter I have clothing, and even if I didn't have any of those things, I would still have all I need.

I chose the 2nd one.

[creeb]

I voted no we should be content but then i know from experience that if we NEED more then God will provide more if we a)ask him for it with the right motives ie not just so we can get richand b)dont waste the money he has given us in the first place in case u think im rich righting this id like to point out im unemployed and never earned more that minimum wage for the uk

[Glorianna]

We should be content with what we have. But if we did have more money, we would have more to give away to people in need. So I'm kinda undecided on this one.

[TheMainException]

God will give money to those who he wants to give money to and will leave others without money. We should always strive to give money no matter how rich or poor we are.

[signwonder]

There is a way to get more money. It is called being faithful in the small things and taking care of and utilzing the talents that God has already given you. When you are faithful in the small things God will give you oversight of more things. He tests us by what we do with the little amounts He gives us and then if we are ready and can handle more He gives us more. If you cannot pay your bills then you need to downsize. It is not God's fault that you won't live within the means that He has already provided to you--it is yours because God cannot be wrong where as we can. You can live within your means but most don't want to. Most people want to live above what God has already given them. Until we learn to live contently and within the little amount we have we will NEVER have more. I learned this the hard way and now I can finally say that when I did finally learn this, I did get more. This is the principle of the parable of the talents being proven to be true.

[razzelflabben]

There is a way to get more money. It is called being faithful in the small things and taking care of and utilzing the talents that God has already given you. When you are faithful in the small things God will give you oversight of more things. He tests us by what we do with the little amounts He gives us and then if we are ready and can handle more He gives us more. If you cannot pay your bills then you need to downsize. It is not God's fault that you won't live within the means that He has already provided to you--it is yours because God cannot be wrong where as we can. You can live within your means but most don't want to. Most people want to live above what God has already given them. Until we learn to live contently and within the little amount we have we will NEVER have more. I learned this the hard way and now I can finally say that when I did finally learn this, I did get more. This is the principle of the parable of the talents being proven to be true.
This is definately a good lesson to learn, a lesson that very few people ever learn but do not forget about the poverty that is caused by oppression. This poverty as best I can tell from a study of scripture is about challenging the church (body of believers) to let go of earthly possessions and help the poor. It is not about those who do not have, but rather about those who do have. If you really want to grow and learn about God and trusting Him. Study the scriptures on giving, even the ones that talk about giving for the purpose of finacial equality then put those lessons into practise in your life. You will be amazed at how much growing you have to do and how much more growing God wants you to do. It requires faith and trust that few have. It requires courage that even fewer have.

[lilchristiangurl]

it says in the bible God will give us everything we need

[stillblessed]

God supplies all your needs according to his riches in heaven. his children should not beg for bread.

[Moros]

Everybody needs more money, especially those who don't make enough to support their family on.

[DanielJamesSimon]

Philippians 4:11: "Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am."

[DyslexicsLoveDog]

You cannot just expect God to give you thirty thousand dollars randomly on the sidewalk. God has provided you with that by giving you the talents and ability to go work and earn the money and help others.

[going_crazy_am_i_me2]

i think that we should be content. besides, God told us in the Bible that if you give it up to Him, He will provide for us.

[rhemarob]

Be content with what?

Yes it takes money to spread the Gospel and for the world to be doing everything first class and The Church doing everything second class is a shameful endictment of our level of faith.

Why should the devil and his children be doing better than The King and His Children?
Sorry if that against your "religion" but I'm speaking of faith.

[pgp_protector]

Be content with what?

Yes it takes money to spread the Gospel and for the world to be doing everything first class and The Church doing everything second class is a shameful endictment of our level of faith.

Why should the devil and his children be doing better than The King and His Children?
Sorry if that against your "religion" but I'm speaking of faith.

Temporal Displacment

[nuarc]

I don't know about anyone else but I need money!

[PaladinGirl]

I say of course we need more money! How much good could we do with more money? As much as the amount of money would allow us to do I would venture to guess. I would love to be rich. I would of course donate to charities regularly and try to help people out but I wouldn't hold back on pampering myself either. I have no source of income as I am unemployed. However, I am going to be going to college this Fall and hopefully as a Computer Networker, I will make a nice living. I say a person can never have enough money! ;)

[pcwilkins]

God knows what His people need better than they do. He will ensure that His people always have enough for what they NEED, not necesarily for what they WANT.

Pete

[cat has felt the light!]

I put that we should be content but feel bad as I know that I rarely act content in my life, often worried about how much money I have, tho I should accept that God will provide all that I need!
C@ xx

[SuperSmart]

We do not need more money because we shold be conent just to have jesus in our lives

[Gwynne]

As long as I have a roof over my head and food on my table, clothing for my son and myself, food for my dogs and cat I'm happy.

More money would be nice, I could help my church more, but it's not necessary. Of course if this job offer really comes through I'm not turning it down.... just because I don't need it doesn't mean it's not nice!

[PrayerPointPerson]

It's hard to say because if we had more money, we could buy more resources but we would be more tempted to do things because we could afford them.

[Bladecarver]

I'm content with what He provides.

[Nevada77]

We should be content with what we got


Nevada :angel:

[okiemommy26]

we should be content with what we have and know that God will provide for us

[Neal]

I don't need more money. I just need God. I'll be a naked ascetic if it comes to that. :-)

[GodFlute2]

Be content and thankful for what you do have, not wishing for more.

[BubblesRelena]

As long as it's to do good and not for self glorification...then we need money AND resources to use the money to the best of our abilities to help all.

~BubblesRelena

[Gods_MyHope]

I'm not too sure on how I feel about this issue.

[Organist]

I voted for the "should be content with what we have" one. We have had a horrible 3 years of not being to make ends meet. I lost my job almost 3 years ago, due to a pair of liars, and not at all a good situation. I have been unable to be employed because of these unbelievers that thought it was good and funny to be false witnesses against me. So not only have I had to deal with not enough money to pay off any bills, or even to make ends meet, and to also be unable to find another job, I've had to learn to forgive these people, and to be happy with what we have. The bills will never be paid off without a job, but it is in God's hands now. I have nothing more to be aggrieved about.

[sjpianoprincess]

I'm not sure. But I do know we should not be greedy.

[RadicallyTransformedMom]

There is nothing wrong with money ..money isnt the root of all evil..but the love of money IS. We should be content in the state we are in whether rich or poor. Money doesnt make us rich anyway!

[sweetlambofgod]

u only need more money if you dont have food to eat, clothes to wear or a roof over your head

[jbgordon]

Im going with no. Even though money is good, God is going to provide everything we need if we trust in Him. Ive totally found this to be true.

[Sharleen]

If they have bills that need to be paid off, ones that were accrued through no fault of their own (emergencies), yes, most Christians need enough money to pay them off. Few people have enough money these days to keep this from happening, and I believe it is because spending power of the $1 has gone down drastically the past 4 to 5 years (at least), and earning power has dropped, and jobs lost overseas.

[eaglex]

To help spread the GOSPEL,I would say yes!

[die2live]

No we don't need more money. We need to be willing to give the money we have away to people who really need it. Sure, we must provide for our own needs, definitely. But we don't "need" more than that. If we happen to have more, great. Give it awy. DOn't keep one cent that you don't need.

[Raheelah]

not sure :) ;) :D :cool: :P :wave: :thumbsup: :amen: :clap: :hug: :preach: :prayer: :groupray: :bow: :angel:

[ysl_75]

I believed that if we are too rich we will forget God easily but if we are too poor we will be complaining, so I think we should have just enough to pay off our expenses and things we need will be enough...

[Saruman]

Money is a luxury, and many of us would be considered blessed if we had more. I'm not really sure. As said: too much is hard on the soul, but too little hurts us too, sometimes.

[Lithium Hobo]

AHAHAHAHAHAHA!:D HAHAHAHAH...HAHAHAHA!:D Stop it! You're killing me! HA HA HA!

Christians need more money? AHAHAHAHA! Oh good sir, you slay me. The very notion that Christians need money to impose themselves on everyone without welcome or care for their feelings is hilarious! Christians have been doing just fine without huge finances for years! If anything, we should take away your money. If you are really wanted, and can convert someone free of cost, then you're doing good. If you need millions of dollars to put up shiney lights to appeal to people, then step down and let us live in our respective peace.

[bill16652]

god knows what we have need of so no and as for the person before me please pm me and discuss why you are so cynical of christians, would like to talk to you

[Lycana]

We should be content with whatever the Lord gives us.

[lovespeace]

AHAHAHAHAHAHA!:D HAHAHAHAH...HAHAHAHA!:D Stop it! You're killing me! HA HA HA!

Christians need more money? AHAHAHAHA! Oh good sir, you slay me. The very notion that Christians need money to impose themselves on everyone without welcome or care for their feelings is hilarious! Christians have been doing just fine without huge finances for years! If anything, we should take away your money. If you are really wanted, and can convert someone free of cost, then you're doing good. If you need millions of dollars to put up shiney lights to appeal to people, then step down and let us live in our respective peace.

A very sadly true post, good writing too.

[Kalista]

Money is a need these days. Everything needs money but I do think we should be content with what we do have and what we don't have ask God for it. He will give it to us if thats what we really need at that certain time.

[woman.at.the.well]

How can Christians affect the world with their finances?

by putting it back INTO the world . . .that's how :) especially those who need it. God bless you all abundantly I pray!

[LadyCoyote_Fin]

"The coin has it's both sides..."

With more money we're able to do a lot of things and also donate it for good purposes... but if we believe that God takes care of us, we should manage with less money as well...
I don't know... I have to think this a little pit more.
:scratch:

LC :angel:

[ZACTAK]

I need more money to serve God. I am weary too, because although I know God will seve me with the finances I need, I am worried because I have to raise $4,000 dollars for a mission trip this summer to Spain to spread the word of God.

[childofgod1711]

I chose that we should be content...thats doesnt mean that we shouldnt have more money, it simply means that if we dont get more money we should be content with whatever God has given us. In Col 3:2 It says "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." It would be great if all christians had more money than everyone one else to help people, but pretty soon if all the christians had more money then everyone would want to say they were a christian just to get more money. God has his reasons why some do and some dont. I want more money so that when it comes time for someone to need soething, or a birthday i dont have to worry about if i can help, but if God doesnt want me to, then im content with that cuz i know that my treasures are in heaven.

[Peggy~Soo]

Last October, through no fault of my own, I found myself suddenly and dramatically isolated, without income, and potentially homeless by November 6th.
I felt the rug had been pulled out from under me and wondered why God was punishing me.
I prayed very hard, as did my family. My Landlord agreed to allow me another 12 month lease and I started my own business. The words I held onto were from
Proverbs 16:3
'Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established'

My business (although only in its early days) is doing well and I am managing to support myself without problem.
(Praise the Lord! :prayer:) I found this poll yesterday and was about to pen a reply when we had a power cut!
Today during my meditation the Lord gave me this verse:

Philippians 4:23
'I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength'

I think that verse answers the question set by the poll better than I ever could have done. I will post it now before we have another power cut!

[akasmom]

He makes all grace abound to us at all times so having every sufficiency we can abound in every good work

[darkmb101]

As an individual sure make and desire all the money you want. As a Christian does it really matter? You dont need money to preach, you dont need money to help, and you dont need money to be a Christian.

[kimthi]

well, i guess it depends... but i agree that Christians should be content with what they have, and that they don't need money to serve the Lord.

[tqpix]

I need more money to save, to get by on the minimum requirements I need to get through each day, and to give to any charity I want.

[RedneckAnglican]

we are supposed to be prosperous...sometimes 30...sometimes 60...sometimes a 100 fold..

[Carl Rapel]

we should be content with what we have cause God will provide for all our needs...

[Colabomb]

Ariel Evangelina (a.k.a. Number 7) was born on August 18th so personally I need more money ... but I'll settle for a few blessings so I can complete my armor.

Peace in Xp,
eRev
God will supply what we need. If we need more, we will get more.

[ralrachaan]

I'm sure we'd all like to have more money... but as christians we should be content with what we have.

[Abbadon]

I saw this and thought about the George Carlson bit about how organized religion has taught people that God is all-powerful, but HE NEEDS YOUR MONEY!

Jesus kicked moneygrubbers out of the temple once, it be nice if someone else did it again.

[runner_for_jc]

I think money changes a mind and can create hate and great change in our mind and heart. It creates envy and that is one thing God does not like....Agree with me, disagree with me?....THEN REPLY AND TELL ME HOW YOU FEEL
Jordan Gibson*24

[Mal2]

christain = capitalism

[Bledsoe2]

Ya know I not really sure.
Help please,anyone

Bledsoe2

[seekingpurity047]

christain = capitalism

Hey, I would just like to state that this is the greatest reply I have ever heard in my life! YAY CAPITALISM!

I put that we should be content with what we have, and I think we should get waht we deserve, as in, are we working hard for our money? Or are we just being lazy bums feeding off the government?

[GoldenStorm]

I say we should be content, although there are those who are in need. I find it interesting, though, that the people who need money most are the most content! There is nothing wrong with being rich, but it seems the tendency for many rich Christians to get away from God b/c they forget where the money came from.

[ema0941]

'it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven'

The richess of heaven are more than enough to make me content

[baller_4_jc]

I don't need money because i know that i got christ and thats all i need!!!!!


baller_4_jc:thumbsup:

[underOATH!]

Christians do have needs but we also have to be content with what we do have.

[twyrch]

Do Christians need more money? Of course they do! Christians should be rich Be money magnets. Be overflowing with wealth - a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and runnig over will be poured into our laps.

Bear in mind we are talking of money in the context of serving God. Money is but a resource for the journey, that we are masters of, not the other way around. God will send money to us, when He knows it will go through us.

But should we not be just content with what we have? 1 Timothy 6:6-10 teaches us to be content and not to love money. Yet there is nothing wrong in the Bible with being rich. 1 Timothy 6:17-18 goes on to instruct those that are rich, not to depend on their wealth, but be good stewards with what they have and be generous with it.

Being rich is also a relative thing. By the world's standards today, if you own two sets of clothing in your wardrobe, you are wealthy. It is through our giving that God uses us to bless others. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 describes this.

Praying and having faith will make you rich, but of course with the right motives in mind. It won't pay your bills, but you can pray for a good job, a promotion, blessings in your finances so that you are in a position to always be able to pay your bills.

But why stop there? Paying off your bills is all well and good, but being in a position of prosperity where you are able to pay other people's bills. To provide for others. To be able to give away clothes, cars... houses!

How can Christians affect the world with their finances?

God will give us the money we need to do his will and to make a living. If we make more than we need, we should be thankful and help out those less fortunate than ourselves.

[brinny]

Who, me? Yes! :P

[reformedfan]

You know who needs more money? Christians in southern Africa, who have to struggle not to steal food from their employers, knowing they will go home & watch their family starving. I am fine, God is so good to Christians in this country, eh? My kids say, "when's dinner, I'm starving!" & get yelled at for their melodramatic hyperbole. By God's grace, they are quite the opposite of starving.

[brinny]

Exactly why I need more money........to sponsor more World Vision children, etc.

[kleptobismol]

it depends. mostly we should just be happy with what the Lord gives us.

[jesusfreak3786]

Do Christians need more money? Of course they do! Christians should be rich Be money magnets. Be overflowing with wealth - a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and runnig over will be poured into our laps.

Bear in mind we are talking of money in the context of serving God. Money is but a resource for the journey, that we are masters of, not the other way around. God will send money to us, when He knows it will go through us.

But should we not be just content with what we have? 1 Timothy 6:6-10 teaches us to be content and not to love money. Yet there is nothing wrong in the Bible with being rich. 1 Timothy 6:17-18 goes on to instruct those that are rich, not to depend on their wealth, but be good stewards with what they have and be generous with it.

Being rich is also a relative thing. By the world's standards today, if you own two sets of clothing in your wardrobe, you are wealthy. It is through our giving that God uses us to bless others. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 describes this.

Praying and having faith will make you rich, but of course with the right motives in mind. It won't pay your bills, but you can pray for a good job, a promotion, blessings in your finances so that you are in a position to always be able to pay your bills.

But why stop there? Paying off your bills is all well and good, but being in a position of prosperity where you are able to pay other people's bills. To provide for others. To be able to give away clothes, cars... houses!

How can Christians affect the world with their finances?


I smell temptation troubles! I say to whomever wants more money for this better motive, God gives to those who can bear the responsability, I don't think He would knowingly let one of His babies fall. Praise God, He knows better than us! I love you all!

[ChrisWins]

Yes, Christians need more money but ONLY for ONE reason - to help others.

Christians do NOT need more money for CDs and DVDs and Plasma TVs and a Mercedes or BMW and clothes by Polo Ralph Lauren and Manolo Blanik OR a fancy home in some posh neighborhood where everyone has manicured lawns.

Christians, including pastors, who own any of those in excess should be ashamed of themselves.

I admit I have personal items of luxury. But not many. Come over to my house and see for yourself how meager of a life I live compared to many. Why? It's ALWAYS better to give away much of your money to those who have NOTHING.

There are children dying while I type this because they don't have very simple things that you and I take for granted. They don't have simple medicines for easily curable diseases and they don't have food or clean water. The cost of a Mercedes could probably save the lives of hundreds of God's children. The cost of someone's DVD collection could save the lives of many.

While it would be nice to have more money to give away we should also be very conscious of how we spend the money we have now... money which is God's in the first place.

God will ultimately be more pleased with the man who gives away more of his money to those who need it more than with the man who spend on himself and hordes personal possessions for his own enjoyment.

[Norseman]

Jesus said it's harder for a rich man to get into heaven than it would be for him to climb through the eye of a needle (IIRC). Take that as you will.

[Greenboy_212]

Well yes every one needs more money, but i bleave that God will saply us with all we need even finacel. Mind my spelling, i live in michigan.

[Ceccia]

OKay, I'm just going to be honest. I might get flamed for this, but God knows my heart, so there's no use pretending I don't feel a certain way when I do.

Yes, I need more money. I also need a job that I can actually live with. And yes, if I was to win the lottery tomorrow (not likely, since I never buy lottery tickets!) then yes, I would give some of it away...but honestly, I would keep quite a bit of it for myself. Sorry, but years of growing up poor, and still being poor and struggling for everything are taking their toll on me. I can't imagine my life if it continues like this.

[Snow Angel]

The Lord knows your heart even before you ask,And if we love
the Lord He Will Bless US. :amen:

[Lithium Hobo]

OKay, I'm just going to be honest. I might get flamed for this, but God knows my heart, so there's no use pretending I don't feel a certain way when I do.

Yes, I need more money. I also need a job that I can actually live with. And yes, if I was to win the lottery tomorrow (not likely, since I never buy lottery tickets!) then yes, I would give some of it away...but honestly, I would keep quite a bit of it for myself. Sorry, but years of growing up poor, and still being poor and struggling for everything are taking their toll on me. I can't imagine my life if it continues like this.

Very noble to be so honest. Honorable too that you had the moxie to admit it when half the people who didn't knows they would have done the same. And what you would choose to do is not wrong at all.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[someone_else]

i voted no.

while i was in zimbabwe on mission i learnt a lot about how people can give when they have nothing. we dont need money to help or bless people. God can and will use us how we are with what we have. if God desires for us to help someone in a way that requires money he will provide that money. but do we need more money no. we should be using what we have.

while in zim we were bless so much by people with no money. one family that we stayed with have two adults two children and 4 young men living in a one bedroom unit with only one bed that the mother and father sleep in. that family let us use their bed while everyone else sleept on the lounge and kitchen floor.

we lead a church service in a church that had no roof and as it started to rain the church memebers gave us there umberllas to use and wiped our seats dry with their clothing.

we dont need to be extravangent to bless and help people. i gave a girl in zim a bandana as a gift of friendship and she cried.

we dont need more money we need to learn to be good stewards of what God has already given us

[alabaster jar]

no, work with what you have; additional blessings are what they are, but money is not a cure all, often it comes with a price--bickering, waste, debt, pride, greed, etc.

Be wise and frugal; sometimes the more you have, the more you take for granted.

[purpleunicorn_Andi]

we should have sufficiant funds for our needs. God will provide. That being said...my bills are late, and money is short :(

[someone_else]

i would love more money right now coz i want to go back to masiye camp in zimbabwe.

but if im ment to go god will provide coz its not about the money its about teh passion i have for the kids there

[Droobie]

Can 'contentment' be seen as complacency?

[jess91877]

I put content...since you worded it do we "need more", and not "need" in general. Of course, we all "need" money, but for essentials and should not "need more"...hope I am making sense???

[handmaiden97]

Well I think you need a both type answer option. I agree we need more money, least ways I do. It is always hard to pay the bills, let alone buy luxeries like groceries!!!!. But at the same time we need to hold loosly to what we are given, willing to give our last 10 dollars away if God tells us to. trusting Him to meet our needs in an onther way. We are blessed to be a blessing and here in america we are all blessed!!!!

I think it is both we need to be content with what we have, but ther is nothing wrong with desireing extra to bless others. However it is all to true if we dont give when things are tight, we arent goign to miraculously become better pepole and give when we have extra money....more then likely we splurge on ourselves.

That is like the christian who says, I dotn have to behave like a bleivier here, but when I go on some missions trip then I will change....dont work so much

[Angeldove97]

I say no, be content and if for some reason the Lord does give you extra money... use it to help others, donate it to your church or a missionary, or keep it safe for a rainy day. ^_^

[Christian_Babe234]

I said yes because most of us do.

[plum]

the love of money is the root of all evil... money itself is not... but if we think we need money in order to fully serve G-d and glorify Him... we are sorely mistaken.

[gal4God]

no, u should need euogh money 2 live, no more is nessary.

[Doradmer]

Yes of course.

Sorry but as long as I live in society where I have to pay for everything and they can raise gas prices, elecricity prices, food prices on a weekly basis I will need more money.

If for no other reason than to keep the house heated/cooled the car filled and food on the table.

I agree with most everyone we should be content but unless you have a way to supply all your basic needs the amount of money you need to be content will continue to go up.

Of course have to spend what you have the way God wants you to and he will always come through for you and bless you if you let him lead you.

[Ruth~]

I said yes because some people need more money because they have big expenses.

[Lithium Hobo]

Ummm...people, this wasn't a question to ask if Christians need more money to live, as if Christians deserve a more lavish life than anyone else. It's to ask if you need more money to serve your deity. Which is a ridiculous question. Why do you need cash to pray and worship and lead a full and wholesome life?

[Tweetjaws1]

everyone can use monye.

[schwarzes_schaf]

everyone needs money.

[Ritz]

:confused: silly poll,be content..:doh:

[worldwidewordfamine]

The Bible say that "the love of money is the root to ALL Evil".
We should be contIent whether we have a lot or a little.
whether we have a lot or a little we should care for others and help them.
Christ said it is very hard for a rich man to enter into heaven.
don't desire to have earthly riches, spend what you have wisely, and be content!

[worldwidewordfamine]

Also God will supply our NEEDS, we don't NEED money!

If we first of ALL seek after the Kingdom of God then all our NEEDS will be added to us.

[ChrisCountryGirl]

No, I'm content with what I have.

[firestar]

I think we should give out of what we have. That means that some of us in the Body of Christ will be billionaires, and they shouldn't hoard that wealth but rather use it for the good of the kingdom. Others will have an abundance of skill in one area and they should freely give that. Other people might not be money rich, but land rich- perhaps they could use that for building retreats or shelters or schools or what-have-you. Point is, I think we focus so much on "getting rich to spread it around" that we lose sight of the fact that if we wait till we're rich before making an impact for the Kingdom, we'll NEVER make an impact.

[Followers4christ]

I'm content with what I have.God Bless


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."

[lyonguard]

I believe that we should have more money, cause the more money we have, the more we could give away to expand the kingdom of God. We need money for missions. Money to build more churches to spread the Gospel. etc...


This is what money is for. :thumbsup:

[BrileyAnne]

I put not sure because :

To put yes would be implying that all Christians need money.

To put no we should be content with what we have would be implying that just because we have nothing to eat we should still be happy.

I spent way to many years with pretty much nothing, if it hadn't of been for family there is no telling what would have happened to me and my husband and our children. So, yes, then we needed more money, now on the other hand, with my hubby's promotions and stuff we are better off and have not much to worry about so things are easier and we don't really need more money.

If you see someone in need and find out they are christian, do you
A: Help them with what you can.
or
B: Decide they need to learn to be content with what they have because they are christian.

I choose A.

[boysrlikestars]

i think that if we don't have the money or the church doesn't then it's in the wrong hands and it's not helping towards gods will i guess i really don't knkow though

[If Not For Grace]

I am opposed to money - period.

Patty

Well I can take that little problem right off your hands just make the check out to Me or to Cash....

I'm in favor of $, and the prosperity message, Many characters were wealthy in the Bible... Abraham, David, Jacob, Joseph, Ester, Paul (yes Paul) and Moses...

God does not want us to worship $$, but we are blessed to be a blessing and we should work and teach work (teach a man to fish)...

[Godslilgurlalways]

Something we have to have wouldn't really say yes but wouldn't say no.It would be needed in other places, the only way we could be free of money is doing trading or just everyone giving:)

[smiledaily]

not sure

[Hisbygrace]

Do Christians need more money? Of course they do! Christians should be rich Be money magnets. Be overflowing with wealth - a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and runnig over will be poured into our laps.

Bear in mind we are talking of money in the context of serving God. Money is but a resource for the journey, that we are masters of, not the other way around. God will send money to us, when He knows it will go through us.

But should we not be just content with what we have? 1 Timothy 6:6-10 teaches us to be content and not to love money. Yet there is nothing wrong in the Bible with being rich. 1 Timothy 6:17-18 goes on to instruct those that are rich, not to depend on their wealth, but be good stewards with what they have and be generous with it.

Being rich is also a relative thing. By the world's standards today, if you own two sets of clothing in your wardrobe, you are wealthy. It is through our giving that God uses us to bless others. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 describes this.

Praying and having faith will make you rich, but of course with the right motives in mind. It won't pay your bills, but you can pray for a good job, a promotion, blessings in your finances so that you are in a position to always be able to pay your bills.

But why stop there? Paying off your bills is all well and good, but being in a position of prosperity where you are able to pay other people's bills. To provide for others. To be able to give away clothes, cars... houses!

How can Christians affect the world with their finances?


I voted we should be content with what we have, but I was not quite sure after reading your statement. If we want more money only to help others then I see nothing wrong with that, but sometimes having to much draws us away from the Giver and we lose sight of our need for Him.

[krys4ever]

I voted yes, but Im beginning to feel that we dont need a lot of money. We have God and He will always supply our every need. Therefore, christians should be content. Too bad I cant change my vote.

[charvel]

I'm okay with being middle of the road. Do we need riches? I think it would be nice but I look for that in a more spiritual way in Heaven. I see people that have eveything as miserable.They have lost their drive to succeed. Everything's given to them. Nah----,don't want that.

[AnimalMother]

i never aimed very high, just enough to life comfortably.