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If jesus got gold.Why wasn't he rich?...

Eddi

Eddi

Christianity, Taoism, and Humanism
Premium Member
I own two things that are made out of gold and I am most certainly not rich

I own a golden crucifix and a golden chain that comes with it

But I no longer wear them
 
SalixIncendium

SalixIncendium

अहं ब्रह्मास्मि
Staff member
Premium Member
Eddi said:
What's a Jesus Wizard?
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I'd try to describe it, but a picture is worth 1,000 words...

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Eddi

Eddi

Christianity, Taoism, and Humanism
Premium Member
They also gave him frankincense and myrrh

(whatever those are)

So perhaps they only gave him a small quantity of gold?
 
Eddi

Eddi

Christianity, Taoism, and Humanism
Premium Member
@Frank Goad

Perhaps they gave him gold so he could buy himself a present of his own choosing?

Like when my grandmother gave me £30 for birthdays and Christmas as opposed to an actual gift

So perhaps he spent his gold on a video game or some CDs?
 
SalixIncendium

SalixIncendium

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Staff member
Premium Member
I think it's important to note that 2k years ago, gold wasn't nearly as valuable as it is today.

www.thebalancemoney.com

Historical Gold Prices: 30 BCE to Today

Gold has been precious throughout history, but it wasn't used for money until around 550 BCE. Learn more about gold's role as a standard of value since the Roman Empire.
www.thebalancemoney.com www.thebalancemoney.com
 
ChristineM

ChristineM

"Be strong", I whispered to my coffee.
Premium Member
SalixIncendium said:
I think it's important to note that 2k years ago, gold wasn't nearly as valuable as it is today.

www.thebalancemoney.com

Historical Gold Prices: 30 BCE to Today

Gold has been precious throughout history, but it wasn't used for money until around 550 BCE. Learn more about gold's role as a standard of value since the Roman Empire.
www.thebalancemoney.com www.thebalancemoney.com
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I sort of knew that but seeing hard figures was informative, thanks for posting it.
 
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wellwisher

Well-Known Member
Frank Goad said:
If they were astrologers .Were they jesus wizards like daniel?When the angels went in the magi's dreams how did they know they were angels?If they gave jesus gold.Why wasn't rich?:)
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Since Jesus was a new born baby, when the Three Wise Men met him, Mary and Joseph were asked to set up a trust fund for Jesus, that would be made available so he could start his ministry, and fulfill his destiny. Jesus had a nest egg to help him get started.

Jesus gets his twelve apostles to leave their jobs and follow him. Peter was a fisherman who quits his job. Jesus would pick up the tab for his entourage, as they traveled about to preach and do miracles; drunkards and gluttons.

Jesus often talks of himself as the groom at a wedding. Toward the end is where it blasts through his cash in celebration leading to his marriage with death and resurrection. Jesus left some money for his mother Mary, so she could buy her safety.
 
Eddi

Eddi

Christianity, Taoism, and Humanism
Premium Member
wellwisher said:
Since Jesus was a new born baby, when the Three Wise Men met him, Mary and Joseph were asked to set up a trust fund for Jesus, that would be made available so he could start his ministry, and fulfill his destiny. Jesus had a nest egg to help him get started.

Jesus gets his twelve apostles to leave their jobs and follow him. Peter was a fisherman who quits his job. Jesus would pick up the tab for his entourage, as they traveled about to preach and do miracles; drunkards and gluttons.

Jesus often talks of himself as the groom at a wedding. Toward the end is where it blasts through his cash in celebration leading to his marriage with death and resurrection. Jesus left some money for his mother Mary, so she could buy her safety.
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Jesus always had a bit of money

Judas was in charge of it all

www.desiringgod.org

Judas Was the Treasurer?

Judas Iscariot “was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it” (John 12:6). Has it ever struck you as odd that Jesus put a thief in charge of his…
www.desiringgod.org www.desiringgod.org
 
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kerlysboordank

New Member
wellwisher said:
Since Jesus was a new born baby, when the Three Wise Men met him, Mary and Joseph were asked to set up a trust fund for Jesus, that would be made available so he could start his ministry, and fulfill his destiny. Jesus had a nest egg to help him get started.

Jesus gets his twelve apostles to leave their jobs and follow him. Peter was a fisherman who quits his job. Jesus would pick up the tab for his entourage, as they traveled about to preach and do miracles; drunkards and gluttons.

Jesus often talks of himself as the groom at a wedding. Toward the end is where it blasts through his cash in celebration leading to his marriage with death and resurrection. Jesus left some money use silver price or gold price for his mother Mary, so she could buy her safety.
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The gold given to him as a newborn was symbolic, acknowledging his divine kingship and providing practical support for his family's journey to Egypt. However, Jesus' teachings and lifestyle emphasized spiritual wealth over material riches. He lived simply, focusing on serving others and spreading a message of love, compassion, and humility.
 
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