Money is a means to an end but not the end in itself. Money is needed even in religion but religion must not be driven by money.
This had been said umpteen times by various religions but yet religions of today are plagued not infrequently by money woes, not just lack of money but at times by having too much and mishandling.
Many a priest, leader or pastor meet their downfall due to monetary concerns. This is sad as they who lead the flocks must be models of sorts.
Temples or churches often start off well when they have little in their kitties but once they have more and could afford concrete and majestic premises, they end up having less in spiritual terms. Isn't this sad?
It is also easier for the poor to be religiously observing daily spiritual routines but the rich often have no time and are less committed and disciplined for this.
All they would want is to attend church or temple once in a while and pamper their senses through pop culture even at a church or temple.
They need to placate their senses and they go for more of the sense desires even in a church or temple. This is the way of men in the era of the sense desires. How far can men go spiritually?
But who knows as they may well go far if they be resolved even when their senses are stimulated and titillated to the limits. Men can be strange and have quaint and queer ways to reach God.
Many prophets give up or arose in poor monetary conditions and live in relative poverty but if they were filthy rich, would they be who they were or reached their full potential as prophets? Well, the answer would at best be mere speculation.
Many prophets give up or arose in poor monetary conditions and live in relative poverty but if they were filthy rich, would they be who they were or reached their full potential as prophets? Well, the answer would at best be mere speculation.
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