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We believe God’s greatest gift to us is life, therefore our greatest gift to Him is what we do with it. This is why each week Rylee Meek & Christian Edwards bring you new insights based on the foundational truths taught throughout the Bible. All of our teaching, coaching, and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.

Episode 177: May 23 2024,
Was Jesus Rich (Part 1)?

The subject of beliefs about money and wealth is a complex one, often interwoven with cultural, religious, and personal ideologies. Rylee Meek and Christian Edwards bring unique perspectives to this topic, rooted in their spiritual identities and experiences. Meek's viewpoint is that our financial prosperity is closely linked with our understanding of God-given gifts and abilities. He encourages self-reflection and challenging of subconscious beliefs that may obstruct wealth creation, asserting that one's perspective on money should be in harmony with their view of God. Edwards, on the other hand, offers a comparative analysis between Judaism and Christianity, suggesting that the former views money as a positive tool for service, while the latter often harbors a more cautious attitude towards wealth. He underlines the necessity of aligning conscious and subconscious beliefs about money and encourages Christians to adopt a more balanced approach to wealth, rooted in biblical principles of contentment and generosity.

Money is seen as a means to support oneself and others, but it should not become the sole focus of one's life. Emphasize leaving a lasting inheritance that extends beyond monetary value.

Takeaways

The debate over Jesus' financial status continues, with interpretations varying on whether he was wealthy or lived in poverty.
Understanding the balance between creating wealth and using it for the greater good is essential in serving God.
The importance of money in Judaism and Christianity is highlighted in discussions on this topic.
Beliefs about money and wealth differ among cultures and religions.
A good man, according to biblical principles, is called to leave a multi-generational wealth legacy for his children and grandchildren.
The disciples left their businesses to follow Jesus, prompting the question of whether modern entrepreneurs would do the same.
The discussion revolves around whether Jesus was rich or broke and the cost of following him.

Quotes
"If it was important enough for Jesus to talk about, it is darn well important enough for us to talk about." - Rylee Meek

"Value that is not valued is not valuable." - Christian Edwards

"If what you're doing and what you're saying is conflicting, then you're a double minded man. Go back to the James verse, and God ain't going to give you anything if you're double minded." - Christian Edwards

"Proverbs also says raise a child up the way that he should go. He will not depart from it. The thing about Proverbs is that these aren't promises, necessarily, right. These are things that we should do. This is the book of wisdom." - Rylee Meek

"It's funny because we don't say nowadays money is good or bad. It's amoral. It's a tool that we could use." - Christian Edwards" - Christian Edwards

"Make sure you check scripture on anybody because somebody can preach a great message and sound really good. But if you aren't taking, it's not their responsibility for you to know the word of God. You have to know your Bible in and out." - Rylee Meek

Was Jesus Rich?

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