Comments on: How to get rich–the Biblical way https://dfarq.homeip.net/how-to-get-rich-the-biblical-way/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-rich-the-biblical-way David L. Farquhar on technology old and new, computer security, and more Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:39:04 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anonymous https://dfarq.homeip.net/how-to-get-rich-the-biblical-way/#comment-175 Thu, 29 May 2003 04:10:15 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=111#comment-175 Thank you Dustin. I will look for it.

]]> By: Anonymous https://dfarq.homeip.net/how-to-get-rich-the-biblical-way/#comment-177 Wed, 28 May 2003 19:09:08 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=111#comment-177 Pegasong – You may wish to invest in a book called “Debt Free Living”. I can’t remember the author’s name off the top of my head, but she’s a Christian author that teaches how to better manage your money AND how to work your way out of debt.

It’s working for me. 🙂

]]> By: Anonymous https://dfarq.homeip.net/how-to-get-rich-the-biblical-way/#comment-178 Tue, 27 May 2003 01:52:55 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=111#comment-178 One other subtlety in 1 Timothy 6:10 that many seem to overlook — the love of money is the root of evil, not the money itself. Wealth can be used for good or ill. But if amassing a fortune is one’s goal, he can easily chase it over the brink of destruction.

]]> By: Anonymous https://dfarq.homeip.net/how-to-get-rich-the-biblical-way/#comment-180 Mon, 26 May 2003 18:47:17 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=111#comment-180 Joseph, I understand your question, I think. What Isaiah 55:12 says is that the wealth and pursuit of wealth doesn’t satisfy. Applying Proverbs 13:11 and cutting out the excesses won’t significantly reduce quality of life and may improve it by reducing stress.

And I’ve seen people say they literally can’t afford to do God’s work. I would argue that they probably can.

So to answer your question (I think), saving a few bucks is a means to a greater end, not the end in itself.

And Brian, in the circles I run around in at least, Gates isn’t the benchmark for happiness, but he is very greatly admired. I would say that a very significant number of Americans live beyond their means in an effort to appear affluent. For many people, Gates is the greatest living example of the American Dream. Unfortunately.

]]> By: Anonymous https://dfarq.homeip.net/how-to-get-rich-the-biblical-way/#comment-179 Mon, 26 May 2003 10:50:26 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=111#comment-179 Hi Dave,

Is Bill Gates really the benchmark of happiness
in America ?

best wishes
Brian

]]> By: Anonymous https://dfarq.homeip.net/how-to-get-rich-the-biblical-way/#comment-174 Mon, 26 May 2003 02:21:36 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=111#comment-174 I don’t want Bill Gates millions. (well, it could be fun, but otherwise…)

I’m not out to accumulate a large sum of money. I’d be happy just to get my finances straight. Without a handle on them, they are a giant in my life waiting to stomp on me.

However, with God’s grace, and people like Dave (and my pastor who today preached on giant killers) who use the scripture to make a point, I learn something I might not have thought of before.

I need to be faithful in the small things (like my small paycheck) before I can even begin to worry about God leading me to a better paycheck or job. Faithful in the small things.

Thank you Dave for this post. I needed it today.

]]> By: Anonymous https://dfarq.homeip.net/how-to-get-rich-the-biblical-way/#comment-183 Sat, 24 May 2003 17:04:06 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=111#comment-183 Dave,
I’ve read a number of your articles on religion and your views on religion. This article is confusing.
Would you rather follow in the footsteps of Christ and Mother Teresa or Bill Gates? Has God called on you to do his work on earth or to save a few bucks? I would rather have God’s Grace than Gate’s billions.

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