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CA9
Not Relying on Riches

CA9

We are not to rely on riches.

Category: Prioritization & Acquisition of Wealth & Possessions

Type: Negative

Form: Explicit

Source dataset: New Testament

Uniqueness: Not unique

Classical commandment: No

New Covenant Literal Application

Applies to Person Categories: Not specified

Literal Application: Not specified

More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application

The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.

It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.

This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.

Read the full explanation from the source

Bible references

Key NT Scriptures
  • 1 Timothy 6:17
Supportive NT Scriptures
  • James 1:10-11
  • Revelation 3:17
Supportive OT Scriptures
  • Jeremiah 48:7
  • Jeremiah 49:4
  • Job 31:24-28
  • Proverbs 11:28
  • Psalms 49:6-7
  • Psalms 52:9
  • Psalms 62:11
  • 2 Timothy 1:7

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Commentary

Rabbi Michael Rudolph

Because humans are fragile, it is natural for us to have desires and want to be secure from the myriad of things that can beset us. Wanting security and fulfillment of our desires is not the usually the problem – in fact, God invites us to look to him and trust him for these things (see Mitzvah BA44). The problem is that too many of us do not trust God (whom we cannot see with natural eyes) and instead seek security and fulfillment from things we can see – chief among them being wealth (i.e., money and property). Are we hungry? Money can buy us food. Are we naked? Money can buy us clothing. Are we cold and wet? Money can buy us shelter. Are we in danger from others? Money can buy us protection and influence. All of these are logical and true to a point, but the right way to achieve them is through God. 2 Timothy 1:7 says: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” When we give in to fear and rely on our wealth instead of on God because we don’t trust that He will come through for us, we break covenant with God and commit sin.


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