Lesson13-Blueprint for Success II. Religious Background -Biblical Teachings About wealth Jesus said, "It is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.(Matthew 19: 23-24)This seems like a very strange phenomenon. On the one hand wealth can be a blessing from God for obedience. But on the other hand it can keep a person from entering the kingdom. Jesus magnified the dangers of wealth when He said,"Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full, for you shall hunger. (Luke 6: 24-25a) Therefore, wealth can be both a blessing and a curse W BT E To be continued on the next page.Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E Jesus said, "It is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." (Matthew 19:23-24) This seems like a very strange phenomenon. On the one hand wealth can be a blessing from God for obedience. But on the other hand it can keep a person from entering the kingdom. Jesus magnified the dangers of wealth when He said, "Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full, for you shall hunger." (Luke 6:24-25a) Therefore, wealth can be both a blessing and a curse. II. Religious Background To be continued on the next page. —Biblical Teachings About Wealth