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What does it mean?
Religious leaders may receive wealth but it can be lost or taken.
In plain terms
Church leaders get wealth but might lose it.
What can you take from it?
Wealth in church life is temporary.

Where it applies

  • church finance
  • religious leadership
  • criticism of clergy

Putting it to work

  • stay humble
  • focus on purpose
  • avoid excess

Questions to consider

  • What happens when wealth is lost?
  • How should leaders handle money?

Another view

This implies clergy should not seek wealth at all.

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