Jesus’ Teaching on Riches and the Kingdom

📖 Introduction

Money and possessions are central to daily life, yet Jesus offers profound teaching about how riches can challenge our loyalty to God. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus warns His followers about the spiritual dangers of wealth, reminding us that accumulating treasures on earth can often compete with wholehearted devotion to the kingdom of God. In this study, we will explore multiple passages where Jesus addresses finances, riches, and the kingdom, seeking to grasp His call to trust God above all.

Far from condemning money itself, Jesus challenges us to reflect on where our hearts are. His words invite us to reorient our values and priorities so that finances serve kingdom purposes—not personal greed or security. They expose how riches can deceive us into false confidence or distract us from eternal realities. As we journey through this study, expect to wrestle with difficult truths and receive encouraging guidance on living faithfully in a material world.

Why is this relevant? Because finances touch every decision: where we work, how we give, what we pursue, even our relationships. Jesus’ teaching calls us to radical loyalty to Him that must not be compromised by earthly wealth. This means examining honestly how we view money, how we use it, and how it shapes our hearts.

Let’s open our hearts and minds to hear Jesus’ warnings and promises, and ask Him to help us treasure the kingdom above all else. Through His Word and Spirit, may we gain wisdom to manage riches in a way that honors God and advances His kingdom here on earth.