[Shincheonji Answer 16] The Rich and Heaven

 

[Shincheonji Answer 16]

The Rich and Heaven

 

• Mr. Lee Byoungchul, Question 16.

The Bible compares a rich man entering heaven to a camel going through a needle’s eye. Does this mean the rich are evil?

 

 

• Shincheonji Answer 16.

The rich are not evil.
There are two types of rich people: one is rich in terms of material wealth and the other is rich at heart. The end result of someone materially wealthy and someone who is materially poor is the same. They both have twenty-four hours and eat three meals a day. What is the difference?

However, it is different for those who are rich at heart.
If the rich cannot enter heaven, why did God give Job more possessions? People who are rich at heart do not lack anything, so they become complacent and do not seek. The materially rich feel like their bowls are still not full so they seek and work to gain more material wealth.

If one comes to know oneself and the true God, whether one has a lot of authority or much wealth, one would realize what the true treasure is and seek for it. The true treasure is life. Rather than seeking for food which perishes like a dream, people must seek after the food which does not perish and is eternal.

※ The Rich in their hearts (People who are rich at heart)

Spiritual Israelites do not have a heart that seeks to keep the New Testament and enter heaven. They have become rich in their hearts, and they are complacent.