Is Being Rich Against God’s Plan?

No, being rich is not against God’s plan. The Bible does not condemn wealth itself but warns against trusting in it or making it an idol.

Wealth can lead to pride, self-reliance, or greed, making it harder to fully depend on God. However, when used rightly, wealth can be a tool for good—to help the needy, support God’s work, and glorify Him.

Lets take a deeper look at it

Wealth Isn’t the Problem—Loving It Is

The real danger is not in being rich, but in putting wealth first. If money takes God's place in your heart, it becomes an idol. The story of Job is a powerful example of this.

Job was incredibly wealthy, owning vast lands, livestock, and having a large family. Yet, when God allowed him to be tested, he lost everything—his wealth, health, and children. His life went from prosperity to unimaginable suffering. Still, Job never turned away from God. He grieved deeply—he cried, mourned, and questioned—but he continued to trust in God’s plan. In the midst of his pain, he declared:

📖 Job 1:21 – “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Now imagine yourself in Job’s place, one day you have everything, and the next, you lose it all. How would you respond? Would you blame God? Would you let grief turn into bitterness and despair? Job didn’t. Despite his suffering, he clung to God’s faithfulness, and in the end, God restored him abundantly, blessing him with even more than he had before (Job 42:10).

Likewise, Abraham was also a wealthy man, but his trust in God came first. When God asked him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, it was a test of faith.

📖 Genesis 22:2 – “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering.”

Can you imagine being in Abraham’s shoes? Even though he was wealthy beyond measure, his riches didn’t matter in that moment. The true test was whether he loved God more than anything else. Abraham’s obedience showed that his faith was greater than his attachment to his wealth or even his family. As a result, God greatly rewarded him, making him the father of many nations.

These stories reveal a profound truth: wealth is not the issue—it’s where your heart is.

The Bible warns us clearly:

📖 1 Timothy 6:10 – “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”
📖 Proverbs 11:28 – “Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.”

Being rich is not wrong, but letting wealth rule your heart is dangerous. Keep God first, and everything else will fall into place. 🌿

The Camel and the Needle – What Did Jesus Mean?

In the pasage 📖 Matthew 19:16-30 a rich young man approached Jesus and asked,

What he needed to do to inherit eternal life. Jesus told him to follow the commandments. When the man said he had done so, Jesus asked him to sell all his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Him. The man walked away sad because he was very wealthy.Then Jesus said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter heaven.

Does this mean God Want Us to Sell Everything and Follow Him? no not necessarily.When Jesus asked the rich young man to sell all his possessions, it was most likely a test to see where his heart truly was—similar to how God tested Job and Abraham. If he had obeyed, God could have blessed him far more than he gave up—perhaps even making him richer than before.

Ask yourself this question: Are you like Abraham, willing to let go of everything because you trust in God’s plan? Or are you like the rich young man, clinging tightly to your wealth, status, and comfort? It’s a hard question to face, but it reveals where your heart truly lies. 

Jesus makes it clear in  📖 Matthew 6:24 when He says,

“You cannot serve both God and money.”

The Greater the Power, the Greater the Attacks

Another reason it is so difficult for the rich to enter heaven is not simply because of their wealth, but because of the power and influence they hold. The wealthier a person is, the greater their authority, and the stronger the satanic attacks against them.

Think about it—would it be easier for Satan to target a rich person or a powerful leader who could influence the lives of thousands, or to target an ordinary individual? The answer is clear.

That’s why 📖 1 Peter 5:8 warns,

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

The greater the power, the stronger the enemy’s attacks, because corrupting those with influence allows him to mislead and destroy many others.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the real question is not about wealth, but about where your heart lies. Are you holding tightly to your possessions, status, and comfort, unwilling to let go? Or are you willing to surrender it all if God calls you—trusting that He is your greatest treasure? This is the true test of faith.