Lesson13-Blueprint for Success II. Religious Background -Biblical Teachings About Wealth It should also be noted that not only do riches make it difficult to enter the kingdom of heaven, but also the desire to be rich has plunged many into ruin and destruction (1 Timothy 6: 9). Scripture says that the lust or wealth is both foolish and harmful"and that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."(1 Timothy 6: 10) The writer of Proverbs says, Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. "(Proverbs 23: 4/NIV) Christians are to be content with where they are and with what they have W BT E To be continued on the next page.Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E It should also be noted that not only do riches make it difficult to enter the kingdom of heaven, but also the desire to be rich has plunged many into ruin and destruction (1 Timothy 6:9). Scripture says that "the lust or wealth is both foolish and harmful" and that, "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." (1 Timothy 6:10) The writer of Proverbs says, "Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint." (Proverbs 23:4/NIV) Christians are to be content with where they are and with what they have. II. Religious Background To be continued on the next page. —Biblical Teachings About Wealth