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What does it mean?
Those seeking gain in religion often mistake wealth and false ideals for true godliness.
In plain terms
People who want gain in religion often mistake money for true faith.
What can you take from it?
Avoid confusing material gain with spiritual truth.

Where it applies

  • religious leadership
  • financial motives in faith
  • moral formation

Putting it to work

  • examining motives in faith
  • rejecting prosperity gospel
  • valuing spiritual truth

Questions to consider

  • How do we spot false motives in faith?
  • What is true godliness?

Another view

Not all financial support for religion implies spiritual corruption.

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