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Q&A: Can a Christian be poor?

“But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.”
Matthew 6:3 NLT
http://bible.com/116/mat.6.3.nlt 

Many people think that when God rewards you, He only rewards you publicly. When I mean publicly, I mean on earth. Many think that God will only reward you on Earth. But what did Jesus say about the whole matter? 
“Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.”
Matthew 6:20 NLT
http://bible.com/116/mat.6.20.nlt
Haven't you ever though about it? God might actually be storing your treasures in Heaven! He might be adding more to your reward, the one you get when He comes again. Blessings on earth are only a tip of the iceberg of what God's reward is for you- it's filled with a whole package of God's goodness! Your rewards should be in Heaven, as Heaven is our true home. One issue that has arose: 
Can a Christian be poor? 
The answer is no. A Christian can never be poor, and shall never be. Here's a verse to back it up: 
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19 NLT
http://bible.com/116/php.4.19.nlt

God always provides the materials we need to be able to survive in this world, and sometimes we fail to use or even recognise they're there! Recognise what God's given you, and be wise! 

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