Originally posted by Hypatia_Alexandria
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OtOH, Jesus taught much about those that harbor and love wealth, and the sin associated with not helping those in need. So, in many ways being wealthy and having lavish things presents a conflict of interest with our obligation to the poor and those in need. So while it is not required a Christian be poor, there is or should always be a tension between having things and a desire to help those that have not. A person who lavishes wealth upon themsekves with no thought of those in need and/or who abuses or steals from the poor in acquiring or retaining that wealth is in violation of the entire content and thrust of Christ's teachings on those topics.
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