I've been thinking about what it means to be Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ.
Followers of Jesus can be identified, not by claiming to be a follower, but by the fruits of their labor. Matthew chapter 7
The pursuit of wealth is fruitless. Mark 4:14-19, Luke 8:11-14
When asked what was required to be a follower of Jesus, he said to first give up all possessions. Matthew 19:21-25, Mark 10:21-23
Someone who is rich or seeking riches, does not follow Jesus' teachings.
Keep that in mind the next time a wealthy, self-proclaimed Christian opens their mouth.
I'm picking on Christianity because I am familiar with it and it is the dominant religion in my part of the world .
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