(2/5) The prosperity gospel, the poverty gospel, and the truth most Christians miss: What Jesus actually said about money
Jun 21, 2025
Explore the intriguing teachings of Jesus on wealth that challenge common beliefs. Unpack why the rich young ruler was asked to sell everything while others, like Zacchaeus, were not. Discover that wealth isn't inherently bad but can become dangerous without the right heart posture. Learn how sharing and intentional spending can serve as acts of worship. Dive into the transformational role of generosity and the importance of aligning intentions with divine guidance, highlighting the true essence of wealth in a spiritual context.
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Who Jesus Addressed on Wealth
Jesus' toughest money teachings targeted outsiders, like the rich young ruler, testing their heart posture.
Wealth isn't condemned; trust in wealth over God is the true danger.
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Zacchaeus' Wealth and Repentance
Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, repented and gave half his wealth to the poor, showing a changed heart.
Jesus declared salvation came to Zacchaeus' house without demanding all his wealth be given away.
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Jesus Praised Stewardship Not Poverty
Jesus praised stewardship and multiplying resources, not condemning wealth outright.
The heart attitude toward generosity matters more than the amount given.
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In Part 2 of our “The prosperity gospel, the poverty gospel, and the truth most Christians miss” series, we dive into some of Jesus’ most controversial teachings on wealth. You’ve heard “sell everything,” “camel through the eye of a needle,” and “blessed are the poor,” but what if we’ve been misunderstanding who He was talking to and why?
In this episode, we unpack:
Why Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything—and why He didn’t tell Zacchaeus the same thing.
The real reason wealth can be dangerous (it’s not what you think).
Why Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, and a group of wealthy women were never asked to give everything away.
The parable that proves Jesus wasn’t against being wealthy—but was deeply concerned about our heart posture.
Why abundance is meant to be shared—and how shopping, gardening, or even buying sunglasses can become worship.
A fresh, biblical perspective that helps you steward what God has given you without shame, guilt, or greed.
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