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Why Christians Should Be Wealthy




The Case for Christian Wealth


If you are involved in the church, you are aware that discussions about wealth spark controversy and emotionalism.

Many Christians have the absurd notion that if you earn a large income, you must automatically be worldly or less focused on spiritual matters than the poor.

However, there’s a compelling argument for why Christians should aspire to be wealthy, not from a prosperity gospel standpoint, but from a moral and practical perspective.



Wealth in Christian Context

When we say Christians should be wealthy, it’s crucial to understand that this doesn’t imply an automatic bestowal of riches or a divine promise of financial prosperity.

Instead, it suggests that Christians, guided by moral principles, are well-positioned to be responsible stewards of wealth.

While Joel Osteen might suggest that money will rain on your head if you do what he says, that isn’t what the Bible teaches nor does it follow the basic principles of the world – such as supply and demand.

We earn income based on how valuable our service is. Many Christians do not provide valuable service. they provide average service so they earn average income. There’s nothing wrong with that. But there isn’t anything right about it either.



The Moral Imperative of Christian Wealth

Christians, guided by principles of compassion and stewardship, have the potential to use wealth as a powerful tool for good. This stands in stark contrast to how wealth is often misused by those without a strong moral compass.



The Problem with Wealth in Immoral Hands

Consider the actions of morally bankrupt individuals or organizations when they possess significant wealth.

The U.S. Government is frequently criticized for mismanaging funds and making decisions that don’t always benefit the general population. And they certainly don’t make decisions that promote morality.

Similarly, we’ve seen countless examples of wealthy individuals using their resources for self-serving or harmful purposes.



Christians as Responsible Stewards

Think of a world where more wealth was in the hands of those committed to moral principles.

Christians with morality intact could potentially use wealth to:

  1. Fund charitable initiatives
  2. Support ethical businesses
  3. Invest in community development
  4. Provide for those in need
  5. Advance the cause of Christ [most importantly]



Changing Perspectives on Money

To understand this concept, we need to shift our understanding of money.

It’s critical to recognize that money itself is amoral – neither good nor evil.

It’s simply a tool, and its impact depends entirely on how it’s used.



The Character Test

Having wealth or lacking it doesn’t inherently reflect on a person’s character.

What matters is how individuals manage their resources, regardless of the amount.

A person of strong moral character will strive to use their wealth, whether much or little, in alignment with their Christian principles.



The Responsibility of Wealth

With this perspective, we can see that Christians shouldn’t shy away from wealth, but rather view it as a responsibility.

The goal isn’t to accumulate as much wealth as possible only for personal gain, but to be in a position to effect positive change on a larger scale.

And by doing so they will reap the benefits of wealth along the way.



Conclusion

The idea that Christians should be wealthy isn’t about piling up riches for ourselves, but about positioning moral individuals to be influential stewards of resources.

By changing our perspective on wealth and recognizing it as a tool for good, we can work towards a world where financial resources are more often in the hands of those guided by strong moral principles.

The Importance of Physical Attraction



As a Christian man, it is critical not to overlook the importance of physical attraction when seeking a wife.

While Christian virtues and shared values are crucial, physical attraction is a fundamental aspect of a fulfilling marriage that should not be neglected.

Many Christians neglect teaching about sexuality all together, much less instructing men on what to look for in a wife beyond the standard Christian values.



The Role of Physical Attraction

Physical attraction plays a significant role in marital satisfaction.



All the good Christian qualities in the world cannot substitute for sexual arousal and physical desire.

If you don’t want your wife sexually, this is a problem.

Because you will inevitably come across women you are sexually aroused by, only they won’t be your wife.

Your resentment towards your wife may grow.
Your marital dissatisfaction may grow.

You may out yourself in a severely disadvantaged position of being attracted to seemingly every woman but your wife – as some Christian men have made known to me.

That’s a sad way to live.

And it’s a permanent way to live.

This physical attraction aspect of marriage is often overlooked by Christians, but it remains critical for a healthy and happy relationship.



Avoiding the Temptation to Settle

Many Christian men find themselves tempted to settle for someone they are not genuinely attracted to, believing that shared values and virtues will suffice.

However, it is important to wait and find someone who is very physically attractive to you.

Do not panic if there seems to be no eligible women around. They are out there.

Be sure to include God in your search, approaching him in prayer and asking for what you are seeking: a woman who is both beautiful on the inside as well as sexually arousing on the outside.

A man can help guide his wife in understanding various philosophies and spiritual matters, but he cannot change her physical appearance.



You can help her learn the flaws of religious Liberalism, but you cannot change the symmetry of her face or the curvature of her body.

It may sound shallow, but it absolutely is not.

Here’s why:



If she does not look good to you, you may be tempted to seek sexual satisfaction elsewhere, which is obviously detrimental to the marriage.

Here’s a critical litmus test for you: If you would have to ‘convince yourself’ to be attracted to a woman, you are not attracted to her.

If she doesn’t catch your eye the moment she walks into a room, you aren’t attracted to her.

Period.

Move on to the next one.

There is no shortage of attractive women.



The Advantage of Time

Men have the advantage of time when searching for a mate, as our sexual market value often lasts well into our thirties.

We simply stay attractive longer.

In fact, we become more attractive into our 30s because we become more established in our careers and lives.

And this is one of the factors that satisfies part of women’s dualistic sexual strategy.

So don’t feel like you are running out of time as you approach your 30s and even beyond. You have far more time than women whose sexual value begins to deteriorate in their 20s.

This long lasting sexual value gives us the opportunity to be patient and selective.

It is crucial to choose someone who is both very attractive and shares core Christian values.

Do not compromise on one or the other.

But recall that you can teach your wife. you cannot change her appearance.



Physical Attraction and Sexual Intimacy

Physical attraction is necessary for true physical intimacy, which is reserved for and expected in marriage.

Let’s be real: if you aren’t attracted to a woman, your ‘equipment’ will not work when it’s time to get sexual.

This intimacy strengthens the marital bond and is a gift from God meant to be enjoyed in marriage. 

Ignoring physical attraction can lead to sexual dissatisfaction and temptations that could harm the relationship.



Conclusion

While Christian virtues and shared values are indispensable, physical attraction is equally important in a marriage.

Christian men should be patient and discerning in their search for a wife, ensuring that they find someone who is both physically attractive and aligned with their core values.

This balance is key to a fulfilling and enduring marital relationship.

You have all the time in the world.

You don’t have the same biological clock that limits women.

Get it in your mind that it is okay yo be selective, and patient. you have all the time in the world. And as a Christian, God is on your side in this quest.

Be very selective, remembering that as a man who will be providing, you are the prize to be sought after, not the other way around.

You are you own mental point of origin.

Treat yourself with enough respect to find a sexually attractive woman to marry.

The Paradox of Sacrifice




If you grew up in the church, you often encounter the concept of sacrifice.

It’s portrayed as a noble act, one that promises fulfillment and rewards.

However, my personal experience has led me to question this notion.

I’ve never truly felt fulfilled after making a sacrifice.

Instead, it often feels like a loss with no immediate return.

And I’m here to tell you that’s okay. That is the nature of sacrifice.

Many of the sacrifices you make may never pay off in this life.

The bulk of the rewards of Christianity are not found in this life but rather are found in the afterlife.



The Reality of Sacrifice

Sacrifice, by its very nature, involves giving up something valuable.

It might be time, resources, or personal desires.

The expectation is that this act will yield something greater in return. That’s what everyone tells you.

Do a good deed and you will have good feelings as a reward!


Yet, more often than not, a sacrifice remains just that—a sacrifice.

It doesn’t always provide tangible benefits in this life.

The immediate rewards we hope for may never materialize, leaving us to grapple with what we learned growing up.

“Did I do the Sacrifice Wrong?”

“Is there something wrong with me because I don’t feel fulfilled by good deeds and sacrifices?”



Let me set the record straight and tell you there is nothing wrong with you.

Deferred Benefits in the Christian Life

For those who follow the Christian faith, the concept of sacrifice takes on a deeper meaning.

Christianity teaches that the ultimate benefits of a sacrificial life are not necessarily experienced in the here and now.



Instead, they are deferred until the afterlife.

The Christian doctrine suggests that the sacrifices made in this life—whether they are acts of kindness, moments of self-denial, or enduring hardships—are investments in a future that transcends our earthly existence.

The return on those investments are not paid out until eternity.



Finding Peace in the Act of Sacrifice

While the immediate lack of fulfillment can be disheartening and even lead you to become angry and jaded at those who lead you astray with this idealistic and illusory notion of “fulfillment”, there is a certain peace that comes with understanding the broader perspective.

If you can accept that yo may not be rewarded on this earth, you can walk through life with improved clarity of thought.

Recognizing that not all sacrifices yield immediate rewards can help manage expectations and reduce feelings of disappointment.

It shifts the focus from seeking instant gratification to a patient, long-term view.

Sacrifice is a complex and often misunderstood concept.

While it may not always bring immediate fulfillment, especially in the context of the Christian faith, it holds the promise of greater, eternal rewards.

Integrating this perspective can help us find peace and purpose in our sacrifices, knowing that their true value may only be realized in the life to come.

Counting the Cost of Marriage

Hidden behind your sex-motivated desire to get married as a Christian man are all the drawbacks of marriage. 

Make sure you consider these costs before getting married. 

Otherwise you will do what most Christian men do: jump into marriage motivated purely by the desire to FINALLY have sex, and ignore all the costs of marriage.

There are serious drawbacks to getting married. Just like there are drawbacks to anything in life. This doesn’t mean marriage isn’t a great thing, just that it has costs. Just like Christianity has costs. 

Even Christ taught that you have to count the cost of discipleship [Luke 14:28-30]- because it will require you to give up something. 



1 – Sexual Access

    For starters, you make a vow to your wife that you will forsake all others and commit to her on your wedding day.

    While this shouldn’t be difficult for most Christians, it is a scary thought.

    If you have been living the Christian lifestyle, you should avoid extramarital sex of all types – that’s a biblical command.

    So this is nothing different than what you have already been doing so it’s more of a secular consequence. 



    2 – Money

      Having a Wife is expensive. It’s another person to take care of.

      Even if you both work, she will have upkeep costs [Feminine hygiene, self-care, makeup etc.] that shouldn’t be neglected in your calculation on whether or not marriage is for you. 



      Your wife will be at least 1.5x as expensive as you are.

      If you have financial goals in life, they will be slowed down by marriage.

      Unless both you and your wife are on the exact same page about finances, expect to have your financial goals slowed by an assortment of living and family expenses. 



      3 – Free Time

        When you are single, you can do that you want, when you want.

        The value of this freedom shouldn’t be taken lightly. This is especially true if freedom is one of your core values.

        When you are single, you have nothing limiting your choices except the commandments of God.

        There is a reason many husbands refer to their wife as the “ole ball and chain”.

        It’s not a helpful analogy nor is it useful.

        It’s especially not useful to the older Christians if their goal is to ensure more Christians are born – they are discouraging and disparaging the very institution that brings those children into the world. 

        But many Christian men are too depressed to even care.

        They jumped into marriage motivated by their sex drive, discovered marriage wasn’t what they thought it was, now all they can do is whine. 

        That aside, marriage will cost you much of your free time, especially as kids come into the picture.

        That doesn’t mean you won’t find pockets of time to have to yourself, but it will not be as often as it was when you were single. 



        4 – Hobbies

          Related to time loss, you will also lose some of your hobbies. This occurs because you need time to engage with hobbies, and your time will be reduced.

          Many Christian’s will encourage you to sacrifice everything you enjoy on the altar of “selflessness” to be better for your family.

          Frankly, their logic never made sense to me.

          I’ve personally never experienced fulfillment after sacrificing something.

          Sometimes a sacrifice is just a sacrifice will not provide anything of value in return in this life.

          The vast majority of the benefits of the Christian life are deferred until the afterlife.

          But logistically speaking, if you have less free time after marriage, it follows that you will have less time for hobbies after marriage. 

          Be aware of this.



          5 – Increased Responsibility

            Responsibility. That mysterious thing that Jordan Peterson associates with “Fulfillment”. If you think you have responsibility now, it will only increase in marriage. It will double when you get married, and it will double with each child you have.

            Personally, I haven’t found an increase in responsibility to be correlated with increased fulfillment. I’m not convinced quite sure that fulfillment is a guarantee in life. 

            What I do know is there is a linear relationship between increased responsibility and increased life dissatisfaction for me personally. 

            Now maybe I’m just different than most of the population. So take this with a grain of salt. But your responsibility levels will increase exponentially within marriage. 



            6 – Kids

              Kids are undoubtedly one of life’s greatest sacrifices. For many Christian dads, they sacrifice everything they want to be so that their kids can have a better life.

              They give up their identity and pour themselves into their kids. 

              Then the church applauds this as noble, but personally, I’m not so convinced.

              I’ve seen plenty of dad’s in the church pour everything into their kids for nothing. 

              They spend everything, both emotionally and physically to raise good kids, and then those kids grow up to reject the truth of God’s word. Then the father spends most of his nights popping sleeping pills because he has such insomnia and internal turmoil over his kids that he can’t sleep.

              “But…fulfillment“.

              It’s never guaranteed.

              And by the time many Father’s kids leave the house, these men are a shell of what they once were.

              They poured out everything without ever taking time to fill their own cup.

              Now they are just an empty vessel without identity. 



              Conclusion

              Make no mistake about it, there are costs to marriage.

              Count the cost.



              And if you have any degree of doubt about whether or not you should get married, don’t get married.

              Wait.

              You can always get married later.

              But if you are a Christian, once you are married, you are locked in for life and there is nothing you can do about it.

              So take that commitment seriously. It’s a blood oath. 

              True Faith is a Questioning Faith

              Radical Conservative and Radical Liberal ideologies surrounding Christianity often miss the mark of truth.

              An extreme position of any kind is vulnerable to inaccuracy. 

              On both sides of these extremes is an underlying premise: accept everything you are told without questioning – unless it’s the other side, then question them relentlessly. 

              If you are a conservative, you will swallow conservative ideas whole without a second thought while being extremely critical of liberal ideas.

              The same is true if you are a liberal. 

              This is a natural human phenomenon.

              We will gladly accept information that agrees with our already existing ideas and mindsets. But anything else is worthy of being questioned. 



              I think as a Christian we should be careful about this mindset. It can easily lead us to swallow a false idea without a second thought. 

              Many false religions exist today because religious people swallow what they are taught without thinking and can never come to a knowledge of the truth. 


              Who Is Right?

              Do you think that your side is 100% correct about everything?

              If you do, congratulations! You’re as stupid as humanly possible and there’s little hope for you until you correct that mindset. 

              But most people will acknowledge that it’s extremely unlikely that their side is 100% correct about everything they believe. 


              So then based on that premise, we can accept that we are likely wrong about some things, even if we don’t know what those things are. 

              If it is true that we are possibly wrong about a few things, we cannot let conservative or liberal ideas flow directly into our mind without questioning them, no matter what side of the aisle we are on. 

              The goal should be to become as skeptical about information we agree with as we are about information we disagree with.

              Everything must be met with that skeptical mind. 

              We have to learn to question everything. Because questions are the bedrock of finding truth. 

              Pilate asked Christ “What is truth” during the mock-trial of Christ.

              This was and is the most important question known to man.

              And most people never answer it because most people never ask it because they believe they are already in possession of the truth. 

              Whether political, religious, ideological or otherwise, people with the most extreme positions know and understand the least about any given position.

              Because if they were aware of how little they know, they wouldn’t act so convinced of what they believe they know.



              For a wise person, the more they learn about everything, the less sure they are of anything.

              Because they have seen how many times they have been wrong in the past and are therefore careful about being overly confident about what they believe at any given time. 

              True faith is a searching faith.

              It is a faith that is constantly examine the scriptures with the mindset:

              “Am I missing something here?
              Am I misunderstanding something here?
              Is there a command or teaching from the mind of God that I am not aware of or that I am not following?”. 



              If we were 100% right, there would be no reason to learn anything.

              What would be the point of that?

              Are we going to become more right about what we believe? 

              And this is generally what happens in people with extreme positions. They stop learning.

              They think they don’t need to learn because they have it all figured out [even though they have almost nothing figured out].



              The less they know, the more confident they are. 

              It’s like when a joint is unstable in the body.

              When a joint is unstable, the muscles surrounding it become tight in an effort to create additional stability from what is lacking in the joint itself. 

              Even so, the extreme person becomes very rigid in an attempt to create stability in their life. 

              That extreme positioning is just an attempt to exert control on the world and to thrust some order on an otherwise random and chaotic existence. 

              We have to be aware of this human tendency so we can avoid mental fallacy and incorrect thinking. 

              Be constantly aware of your own thinking and analyze it regularly. Be a critical and independent thinker.

              Only in this way can you find the truth. 

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