Dake Bible Discussion Board ⇒ How could Jesus not make a lot of money? posted DBD

[Grandfather]

And it assumes the position that Jesus would have wanted to make a lot of money. Just because somone COULD do something does not mean it is the RIGHT thing to do.

[bibleman]

And it assumes the position that Jesus would have wanted to make a lot of money. Just because somone COULD do something does not mean it is the RIGHT thing to do.

What is wrong with making a lot of money?

[Grandfather]

And it assumes the position that Jesus would have wanted to make a lot of money. Just because somone COULD do something does not mean it is the RIGHT thing to do.

What is wrong with making a lot of money?

Who said there was anything wrong with it? Another assumption on your part that has no basis in anything other than your presuppositions.

[bibleman]

And it assumes the position that Jesus would have wanted to make a lot of money. Just because somone COULD do something does not mean it is the RIGHT thing to do.

What is wrong with making a lot of money?

Who said there was anything wrong with it? Another assumption on your part that has no basis in anything other than your presuppositions.

You alluded to it in your post.

[Grandfather]

And it assumes the position that Jesus would have wanted to make a lot of money. Just because somone COULD do something does not mean it is the RIGHT thing to do.

What is wrong with making a lot of money?

Who said there was anything wrong with it? Another assumption on your part that has no basis in anything other than your presuppositions.

You alluded to it in your post.

I’m sorry you misunderstood the post. I believe there is a difference between being able to do something and that something being the proper, correct, right thing to do. Paul said that all things were lawful for me, meaning he COULD do them, yet not all things were permissible, meaning they were not the RIGHT thing for him to do.

Again, the original permise of your original post was “How could Jesus not make a lot of money?” I am simply pointing out a few of the assumptions and presuppositions one must have in order to make that assumption.

Assumption 1 - Great job at a great price... maybe that “great price” was simply the amount Jesus needed to make it to tomorrow... as in give us this day our daily bread.

Assumption 2 - Everyone told everyone... there is no evidence

Assumption 3 - More work than he could handle. Again, no evidence. It assumes that he never turned down a job, or perhaps he spread the wealth and referred work to other carpenters

Assumption 4 - Hired more workers. Maybe he trained them to work for themselves.

Assumption 4b - Hired more workers. Using your own story, who do you want fixing your door Jesus himself, or one of his workers? Perhaps those he worked for only wanted Jesus himself to do the work.

Assumption 5 - Becomes rich. Here you assume he kept the money, perhaps he gave it all away. Perhaps he purchased slaves and set them free. Perhaps he fed the poor, housed the homeless, clothed the naked.

So, while it is possible he became rich, the Bible is noticable silent on that subject. While your idea may be true, there are a lot of assumptions that have to be made to make it so.

[bibleman]

And it assumes the position that Jesus would have wanted to make a lot of money. Just because somone COULD do something does not mean it is the RIGHT thing to do.

What is wrong with making a lot of money?

Who said there was anything wrong with it? Another assumption on your part that has no basis in anything other than your presuppositions.

You alluded to it in your post.

I’m sorry you misunderstood the post. I believe there is a difference between being able to do something and that something being the proper, correct, right thing to do. Paul said that all things were lawful for me, meaning he COULD do them, yet not all things were permissible, meaning they were not the RIGHT thing for him to do.

Again, the original permise of your original post was “How could Jesus not make a lot of money?” I am simply pointing out a few of the assumptions and presuppositions one must have in order to make that assumption.

Assumption 1 - Great job at a great price... maybe that “great price” was simply the amount Jesus needed to make it to tomorrow... as in give us this day our daily bread.

Assumption 2 - Everyone told everyone... there is no evidence

Assumption 3 - More work than he could handle. Again, no evidence. It assumes that he never turned down a job, or perhaps he spread the wealth and referred work to other carpenters

Assumption 4 - Hired more workers. Maybe he trained them to work for themselves.

Assumption 4b - Hired more workers. Using your own story, who do you want fixing your door Jesus himself, or one of his workers? Perhaps those he worked for only wanted Jesus himself to do the work.

Assumption 5 - Becomes rich. Here you assume he kept the money, perhaps he gave it all away. Perhaps he purchased slaves and set them free. Perhaps he fed the poor, housed the homeless, clothed the naked.

So, while it is possible he became rich, the Bible is noticable silent on that subject. While your idea may be true, there are a lot of assumptions that have to be made to make it so.

Maybe! Good thoughts however.

[branham1965]

The Lord Jesus warns that riches can be dangerous.


The rich man in Luke 16 was cast into hell for ignoring Lazarus the way he did.He could have helped him.But he did not.

Another rich man tore down his barns to build bigger ones and said i am rich and increased with goods and have need of nothing God called him a fool and he lost his soul.


Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus says the goats did not help those who were in need and were cast into hell.

1 Timothy 6 and James 2 are a few more texts on riches.

Saying that i sure wish i had more money.I am curious how i would act if i had some.

[luchnia]

BUT some of us right here in the USA have money troubles and it causes real trouble.

I agree and what I have observed is that men have not prospered their soul thus leaving them lacking in prosperity. There is a balance that can be obtained. They accept the words of men allowing the evil one to snatch away any word from the heart and not acting upon the word of God pertaining to their state. In my observation I have no doubt that men speak their mountains larger when they could speak and walk the word of God in patience and walking in that faith, obtain God's promises.

[branham1965]

That is easy to say when you are making good money.


Donald Trump and all the rich folks in Washington have no trouble quoting Bible verses about being kept .

3 John 2 says Dear friend i pray that you may enjoy good health and that
all may go well with you,even as your soul is getting along well.

NIV 1984