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A simple definition of a cult is; a religion that takes one verse of the Bible and concentrates on that one verse. Another is that they change Jesus into someone else besides the Son of God. But when a church or religion specifically talks about money all the time and how to be prosperous, then ..........that may be a cult? When I see a Christian TV show asking for money, I change the station. As a Christian you have the responsibility to read the entire Bible not just the verses that talk about money or the ones that you like. So I think that maybe a cult would believe that, but not a true Christian church.

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“Those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare.” —1 TIMOTHY 6:9. “Those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and hurtful desires, which plunge men into destruction and ruin.” (1 Timothy 6:9) What is behind that snare or the basis for it can be summed up in the word “greed.” Though greed is often evidenced by a determination to be rich, greed is really a snare with many facets.

Christians who today strive to imitate Jesus also refuse to be distracted by the pursuit of wealth. (1 Timothy 6:9, 10) They acknowledge that riches can make life comfortable, but they know that wealth does nothing for their everlasting future. When a Christian dies, his material wealth is of no more value to him than Jesus’ garment was to him when he died. (Ecclesiastes 2:10, 11, 17-19; 7:12) When a Christian dies, the only thing of real value that he possesses is his relationship with Jehovah and with Jesus Christ.—Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 16:9.

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