Lecture Notes: God Made Millionaires - Ancient Biblical Principles of Wealth Creation for 2025

Introduction

• Focus on biblical principles used for wealth creation.
• Discussion on whether God intends for everyone to be rich.
• It is believed God desires a life of abundance for His people.

Key Biblical Passage

• Deuteronomy 8:18-20: Reminder to remember God as the source of power to get wealth.
• Wealth is given for the establishment of God's covenant, not for personal indulgence.

Understanding Covenant

• Covenant with God is significant and unbreakable.
• Illustration from Genesis 15: Covenant process including sacrifices and promises.

Principles of Wealth Creation

1. The Power of Principles

• Principles of Wealth Creation:
  • People and Their Problems: Wealth is created by solving others' problems.
  • Perception and Perspective: Awareness of others' problems and willingness to solve them are crucial.
  • Productivity and Proactivity: Producing solutions and delivering them proactively for profit.

2. The Power of Precepts

• Wealth is for God's People:
  • Wealth is inherently good as per Genesis 2:11-12.
  • Prominent Figures: Examples in the Bible such as Abraham and Joseph.
• Wealth for Practicing Principles:
  • Following biblical principles leads to prosperity.
  • Wealth and righteousness can coexist.

Purpose of Wealth

• Wealth serves to please God and serve others.
• Matthew 6:33: Seek first the kingdom of God.
• The kingdom of God involves God's reign, pleasing God, and serving people.

Perpetuation of Wealth

1. Through Intention

• Intend to create and pass on wealth to future generations.
• Use money to buy back time (Ephesians 5:16).

2. Through Instruction

• Teaching children about wealth and responsibility.
• Biblical instruction requires both teaching and setting examples.

3. Through Investments

• Turn active income into investment income.
• Aim for investment income to surpass active income.

Conclusion

• Wealth perpetuation involves more than accumulation; it's about intention, instruction, and investment.
• Ensure wealth creation aligns with God's principles, and remember God as the source of power to get wealth.
• Being a "God-made millionaire" focuses on aligning wealth creation with divine principles.