the other hand, the rich can also represent spiritual corruption, as in, "Woe to you who are rich" (Luke 6:24). The Poor symbolize humility. In the Gospel: "And Lazarus was a poor man" (Luke 16:24), and "Blessed are the poor in spirit" (Matthew 5:3). Christ is also described as p…

nd wealth" (Matthew 6:24). And again: "Woe to you, rich people, who have received your consolation" (Luke 6:24). To those guilty of greed and inhumanity: "Go," He says, "into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels" (Matthew 25:41). It is easy to understand what th…

ugh their wealth, which by itself accuses the Lord, is according to this: "Woe to you who are rich" (Luke 6:24). There are also other kinds of sins that arise from wealth, as if it were a natural breeding ground. They do not take action, strive, or earnestly use their resources t…