Job, the most God-like man on earth, was also the wealthiest (
Job 1:3). Abraham prospered with land and cattle (
Gen. 13:2). Solomon asked God for wisdom and got wisdom
and great wealth (
2 Chron. 1:11–12). Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea, both influential and moneyed men, secured a burial site for Jesus (
John 19:38–42). Never once does Scripture condemn these and others for being rich. In fact, Scripture seems to say that “living large” is feature of God’s world untarnished by sin and corruption. History started in an extravagant paradise, and will end in an extravagant city with many mansions, precious gems everywhere, and streets paved with gold.
Jesus Loves Rich People