Comments on: Se7en Statements of Jesus about Wealth http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/ Thoughts on the Journey Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:12:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Virgil http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18435 Virgil Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:46:52 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18435 Ariah, I do not believe that everything Jesus said about wealth should be applied to that specific context, however it should be primarily applied to that immediate historical and literal context in which Christ was speaking. I believe other passages clearly teach us to care for the poor, provide to those in need and help especially widows and children. After all, if we do not accumulate wealth to some level (whatever that may be), how in the world can we help those less fortunate than us? Ariah, I do not believe that everything Jesus said about wealth should be applied to that specific context, however it should be primarily applied to that immediate historical and literal context in which Christ was speaking. I believe other passages clearly teach us to care for the poor, provide to those in need and help especially widows and children.

After all, if we do not accumulate wealth to some level (whatever that may be), how in the world can we help those less fortunate than us?

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Virgil,

Extremely interesting thoughts. Is your opinion that everything Jesus said regarding wealth simply to prepare them for the AD 70 temple destruction?
I’ve never heard that view before.

]]> By: Zach http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18348 Zach Mon, 02 Apr 2007 03:00:57 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18348 Hmm...now my previous comment is obsolete...so you'll correct this one, but not the Divine Conspiracy?? ;op Hmm…now my previous comment is obsolete…so you’ll correct this one, but not the Divine Conspiracy?? ;op

]]> By: Mindy http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18080 Mindy Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:58:03 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18080 I think it is interesting...you weren't making any kind of statements with these verses and already someone has commented about agreeing/not agreeing with you. : ) I am happy to see someone just post scripture and I think it should be up to the individual reader what they do with that information. It is good to have context, but it is also good to look at the words of scripture without use of the "tainted" views of our culture or of commentaries that may be full of biased viewpoints. I think it is interesting…you weren’t making any kind of statements with these verses and already someone has commented about agreeing/not agreeing with you.

: )

I am happy to see someone just post scripture and I think it should be up to the individual reader what they do with that information. It is good to have context, but it is also good to look at the words of scripture without use of the “tainted” views of our culture or of commentaries that may be full of biased viewpoints.

]]> By: Zach http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18076 Zach Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:30:01 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18076 Apparently, Jesus didn't have much to say on the subject of the rich, at least enough to fill a list. I personally agree very, very strongly with number 3 on that list, but I take offense at number 4. How could anyone believe number 4? But number 3, I'm down with. Apparently, Jesus didn’t have much to say on the subject of the rich, at least enough to fill a list. I personally agree very, very strongly with number 3 on that list, but I take offense at number 4. How could anyone believe number 4? But number 3, I’m down with.

]]> By: Zach http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18073 Zach Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:27:16 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18073 I think the appropriate way to write that is Se7en. I think the appropriate way to write that is Se7en.

]]> By: Virgil http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18070 Virgil Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:08:18 +0000 http://blog.iamnotashamed.net/2007/03/29/7even-statements-of-jesus-about-wealth/#comment-18070 Ariah, in principle I agree with you, but remember there is a context to those passages also. If I may suggest something else, Jesus was also teaching that his coming in judgment against Jerusalem in AD 70 would render any accumulation of wealth on the part of Jewish Christians useless. They were in essence commanded to forsake earthly wealth and focus on the spread of the Gospel and the salvation of the Jewish people from a system of animal sacrifices. In AD 70, Jerusalem was burned to the ground and all the wealth and gold, and treasures from the Temple were taken by the Romans and paraded in Rome by Titus, while all the Christians who sold their possessions and obeyed the words of Jesus were able to get away safely "when they saw the city surrounded by armies." (see Matthew 24 and Josephus) Ariah, in principle I agree with you, but remember there is a context to those passages also. If I may suggest something else, Jesus was also teaching that his coming in judgment against Jerusalem in AD 70 would render any accumulation of wealth on the part of Jewish Christians useless. They were in essence commanded to forsake earthly wealth and focus on the spread of the Gospel and the salvation of the Jewish people from a system of animal sacrifices.

In AD 70, Jerusalem was burned to the ground and all the wealth and gold, and treasures from the Temple were taken by the Romans and paraded in Rome by Titus, while all the Christians who sold their possessions and obeyed the words of Jesus were able to get away safely “when they saw the city surrounded by armies.” (see Matthew 24 and Josephus)

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