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132:5.1 A certain [[Wealth|rich man]], a Roman [[citizen]] and a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism Stoic], became greatly interested in [[Jesus]]' teaching, having been introduced by Angamon. After many [[intimate]] [[conferences]] this wealthy citizen asked [[Jesus]] what he would do with [[wealth]] if he had it, and Jesus answered him: " I would [[bestow]] [[material]] [[wealth]] for the enhancement of material life, even as I would minister [[knowledge]], [[wisdom]], and [[spiritual]] [[service]] for the enrichment of the [[intellectual]] life, the ennoblement of the [[social]] life, and the advancement of the [[spiritual]] life. I would administer material [[wealth]] as a [[wise]] and effective trustee of the [[resources]] of one [[generation]] for the benefit and ennoblement of the next and succeeding generations. "

132:5.1 A certain [[Wealth|rich man]], a Roman [[citizen]] and a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism Stoic], became greatly interested in [[Jesus]]' teaching, having been introduced by Angamon. After many [[intimate]] [[conferences]] this wealthy citizen asked [[Jesus]] what he would do with [[wealth]] if he had it, and Jesus answered him: " I would [[bestow]] [[material]] [[wealth]] for the enhancement of material life, even as I would minister [[knowledge]], [[wisdom]], and [[spiritual]] [[service]] for the enrichment of the [[intellectual]] life, the ennoblement of the [[social]] life, and the advancement of the [[spiritual]] life. I would administer material [[wealth]] as a [[wise]] and effective trustee of the [[resources]] of one [[generation]] for the benefit and ennoblement of the next and succeeding generations. "

132:5.2 But the rich man was not fully [[satisfied]] with [[Jesus]]' answer. He made [[bold]] to ask again: " But what do you [[think]] a man in my position should do with his [[wealth]]? Should I keep it, or should I give it away? " And when [[Jesus]] [[perceived]] that he really [[desired]] to know more of the [[truth]] about his [[loyalty]] to [[God]] and his [[duty]] to men, he further answered: " My good [[friend]], I [[discern]] that you are a [[sincere]] [[seeker]] after [[wisdom]] and an [[honest]] lover of [[truth]]; therefore am I minded to lay before you my view of the solution of your [[problems]] having to do with the [[responsibilities]] of [[wealth]]. I do this because you have asked for my [[counsel]], and in giving you this advice, I am not concerned with the [[wealth]] of any other rich man; I am offering advice only to you and for your [[personal]] [[guidance]]. If you honestly [[desire]] to regard your [[wealth]] as a [[trust]], if you really wish to become a [[wise]] and [[efficient]] [[steward]] of your accumulated [[wealth]], then would I [[counsel]] you to make the following [[analysis]] of the sources of your riches: Ask yourself, and do your best to find the [[honest]] answer, whence came this [[wealth]]? And as a help in the [[study]] of the sources of your great fortune, I would suggest that you bear in [[mind]] the following ten different [[methods]] of amassing material [[wealth]]:

132:5.2 But the rich man was not fully [[satisfied]] with [[Jesus]]' answer. He made [[bold]] to ask again: " But what do you [[think]] a man in my position should do with his [[wealth]]? Should I keep it, or should I give it away? " And when [[Jesus]] [[perceived]] that he really [[desired]] to know more of the [[truth]] about his [[loyalty]] to [[God]] and his [[duty]] to men, he further answered: " My good [[friend]], I [[discern]] that you are a [[sincere]] [[seeker]] after [[wisdom]] and an [[honest]] lover of [[truth]]; therefore am I minded to lay before you my view of the solution of your [[problems]] having to do with the [[responsibilities]] of [[wealth]]. I do this because you have asked for my [[counsel]], and in giving you this advice, I am not concerned with the [[wealth]] of any other rich man; I am offering advice only to you and for your [[personal]] [[guidance]]. If you honestly [[desire]] to regard your [[wealth]] as a [[trust]], if you really wish to become a [[wise]] and [[efficient]] [[steward]] of your accumulated [[wealth]], then would I [[counsel]] you to make the following [[analysis]] of the sources of your riches: Ask yourself, and do your best to find the [[honest]] answer, whence came this [[wealth]]? And as a help in the [[study]] of the sources of your great fortune, I would suggest that you bear in [[mind]] the following ten different [[methods]] of amassing material [[wealth]]:

132:5.15 When [[Jesus]] had finished [[counsel]]ing him, this wealthy Roman arose from his couch and, in saying [[farewell]] for the night, delivered himself of this [[promise]]: " My good [[friend]], I [[perceive]] you are a man of great [[wisdom]] and [[goodness]], and tomorrow I will begin the [[administration]] of all my [[wealth]] in [[accordance]] with your [[counsel]]. "

132:5.15 When [[Jesus]] had finished [[counsel]]ing him, this wealthy Roman arose from his couch and, in saying [[farewell]] for the night, delivered himself of this [[promise]]: " My good [[friend]], I [[perceive]] you are a man of great [[wisdom]] and [[goodness]], and tomorrow I will begin the [[administration]] of all my [[wealth]] in [[accordance]] with your [[counsel]]. "

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[[Category:Paper 132 - The Sojourn at Rome]]

[[Category:Paper 132 - The Sojourn at Rome]]

[[Category: Wealth]]

[[Category: Wealth]]