🌿 Why We Carry False Beliefs About Money and God
Most of us never chose our beliefs about money — we inherited them.
From sermons, culture, or family stories, we absorbed the idea that poverty equals purity and wealth equals worldliness.
✨ If you haven’t read my earlier post on why money and God are not separate, click here to read it now.
We were told “the meek shall inherit the earth,” but not that meekness means power under control, not powerlessness. We were told “you can’t serve God and money,” but not that money was never the master — it was meant to be the servant.
The truth is: generations have been conditioned to associate holiness with struggle.
It’s time to question where that came from — and who benefits when we believe it.
✝️ Jesus — The Misunderstood Example of Prosperity
People often imagine Jesus as poor because He lived a simple life and wore a single robe. But history tells a deeper story.
In those days, a seamless tunic — like the one Jesus wore — was extremely costly. Roman soldiers even cast lots for it (John 19:23–24) because it was too valuable to divide. That wasn’t a symbol of poverty — it was a sign of excellence and honor.
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| 💎 Jesus wasn’t poor — He simply never needed to prove He was rich. |
Jesus also had a treasurer — Judas — who managed funds for the ministry (John 12:6). You don’t need a treasurer if you’re broke.
He multiplied food for thousands, turned water into wine at a wedding, and brought abundance wherever He went.
Jesus wasn’t against wealth — He was against greed and attachment.
He lived from a place of infinite supply, not scarcity. He knew that when you’re connected to Source, lack can’t exist.
🌸 Other Examples of Divine Prosperity
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King Solomon: One of the wealthiest men in history, whose riches were granted directly by God — not as a curse, but as a reward for wisdom.
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Abraham: Blessed “in all things” (Genesis 24:1) — spiritually and materially. His wealth didn’t separate him from God; it confirmed his covenant.
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Joseph: Rose from slavery to rulership over Egypt, using divine wisdom to manage national abundance.
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The Proverbs 31 Woman: A spiritual, business-minded woman who traded, managed property, and clothed her family in fine linen — and was praised for it.
These figures weren’t worshiping money — they were stewards of it. They used their blessings for purpose, not ego.
🔍 The Conditioning Runs Deep
Over centuries, religious institutions often glorified poverty to control the masses. If people believed wealth was sinful, they’d never question authority or create independence.
It was easier to rule people who believed God wanted them to stay small.
But the sacred texts never glorify lack — they glorify trust, stewardship, and generosity.
Somewhere along the way, humanity confused simplicity with scarcity.
💭 Final Reflection
What if you’re not afraid of money — you’re afraid of what people will think if you have it?
In my next post, I’ll share how to heal money beliefs and reclaim your divine abundance.
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