Christianity and Wealth: Can you have both at the same time?

If Christians "love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength" (Matt. 22:37), then they cannot love money at the same time. This is the love of ultimate priority and total attachment and should not allow for a divided mind because "no man can serve two masters; he will love the one and hate the other " (Matt. 6:24). Attachment to Jesus Christ must include a detachment from money and personal values. The question is always whether you can be detached without actually being stripped of your assets. The answer is no. The rich man was advised to "sell all his possessions and give them…