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Riches and the things that are necessary in life are not evil in themselves. And all of us face cares and troubles in this life. The sin comes in the time and energy we spend in pursuing these things, at the expense of neglecting Christ.

— David Wilkerson

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

The possession of wealth leads almost inevitably to its abuse. It is the chief, if not the only, cause of evils which desolate this world below. The thirst for gold is responsible for the most regrettable lapses into sin.

— Jules Verne

Riches get their value from the mind of the possessor; they are blessings to those who know how to use them, and curses to those who do not.

— Terence

Prosperity often leads to pride, which leads to sin.

— Joseph B. Wirthlin

The root of all evil isn't money; rather, it's not having enough money.

— Gene Simmons

All the riches of the world are not of sufficient value to redeem one perishing soul.

— Ellen G. White

If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would not have given them to such a scoundrel.

— Jonathan Swift

Ordinary riches can be stolen; real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.

— Oscar Wilde

To despise riches, may, indeed, be philosophic, but to dispense them worthily, must surely be more beneficial to mankind.

— Fanny Burney

✗Opposing Perspectives

It is a sin to be poor.

— Charles Fillmore

Riches cannot be gathered without sin and evil means.

— Guru Nanak