It is a sin to be poor.
To quote George Bernard Shaw, "It is a sin to be poor." If you trace the etymology (roots) of the word sin to its Greek origin, you'll find that it comes from an archery term meaning "to miss the mark." In today's society, you're compensated monetarily based upon the value (real or perceived) that you provide. For example, we obviously place more value on our own entertainment than we do our own evolution, transformation and growth. Witness the difference in remuneration between an actor and a teacher. We also have no problem compensating our sports figures multiple millions of dollars per year to chase balls around a field (Tiger Woods pulled in over $80 million last year), but we think that our spiritual teachers are supposed to be paupers. That's faulty logic. It's interesting to me that many of us in Western culture are conditioned to believe that it's not "spiritual" to make (or desire) large sums of money (green energy). This is ludicrous! In the creative story in Genesis, God stepped back on the 7th day to observe His handiwork and determined it was all "good." All of it. Anytime you "damn" any part of creation, you dam God.For where is God not? Where is spirit not? Where is energy not? It's all the same stuff. When you truly understand that the money in your world (or lack thereof) is directly related to the value you provide, then you'll realize that those who aren't making enough of it aren't providing enough value. This is the REAL mistake or missing the mark: an incorrect focus. Quite frankly, I've never had a money goal for the entirety of my life until just recently... and yet I've become a multi-millionaire. Why? My entire focus has been to learn, grow, love and give more value to myself and others. ...and money has come as a byproduct of this focus."Why do you have one now?" you may ask. Only because I believe that in our society, like Warren Buffet states, "Money is just a convenient way of keeping score." I use the money my company generates as a feedback mechanism to how much value we're providing to the world. No more, no less. One of the messages in my daily Thoughts of Power (sign up free online) is this: "A feast is made for laughter and wine maketh merry; but money answereth all things." If you look at studies of those who are "poor," it's comprehensive. Poor is a state of mind, not just an empty wallet or purse. Those in our world who are poor are also invariably poor in their relationships, their intellects, their health... All of which are pillars of Harmonic Wealth®. Poor is a focus, a vibration and mindset that attracts more of the same.Only when you change the fundamental cause of this vibration will you ever experience different results and indeed "hit the mark." Mr. Shaw was dialed in. To your continued wealth and happiness, P.S. I've got free events scheduled for all over the country. Seats are limited, so save your spot. Labels: harmonic wealth, message, prosperity, sin |
There are great points in this post about wealth being a multi-faceted thing. But the above comment speaks to age old knee-jerk stereotypes about the poor. Suggesting that poor people have crappy relationships, are stupid and in ill health is offensive to the majority of the world's populace. MOST of the world subsists on less than $1 a day. For those of us who work with the homeless and the working poor, stereotypes like these are damaging and lead people to spend more time worrying about their personal wealth than the health of the community at large. There are larger paradigms at work here than individual responsibility. I would suggest that the author note the Pulitizer prize winning novel, "The Working Poor" by David K. Shipler for a balanced discussion on personal and collective responsibility.
We are a part of the whole. Offering blanket stereotypes about the majority of the earth's inhabitants damages not only those who live on less than $1 each day, but on those of us who have material abundance. Wealth is not an indication of health, relationships or intellect (visit Los Angeles for evidence!). Nor is poverty. Such a simplistic approach is intellectually irresponsible.
It's wonderful to support and empower people people in living in true abundance. However, it is socially irresponsible to label the majority of the world so negatively because they do not fit Western paradigms of material wealth.
I don't believe there is anything damaging about giving "hope" and to my mind there was no suggestion of stereotypes created through financial poverty. He endorses the fact that EVERYONE has an equal opportunity to use their thoughts and actions to create happiness within. As for suggesting that Mr Ray is socially irresponsible.... like me, you "Chose" to read this article.. Nobody made you continue and arouse anger towards it. Which supports all his beliefs.. That thoughts create our reality. The energy we waste on being angry and judgemental can be far better employed in creating balance in our lives for ourselves and others which will ultimately lead us all towards harmonic wealth.
Your words are an inspiration and confirmation that my Heavenly Father - provides for me in abundance completely. For those who can take what you like and leave the rest. For who cannot or chose to write about the poor - attempting to fit the Atlantic Ocean into your thimble sized thinking may be the issue or not.
Your massage speaks huge volumes of modern day reality of steroetypes who believe poverty is a gate way to heaven.My kid sister discusing with her just yesterday told me how rich people like Bill Gate have sleepless nights because of money and ahvances all reasons why she believes mediocracy is the best option for humanity.Worst of it all is that these philosophies are perpetuated by "born again christians"like my sister.But on the other hand i thank God for teachers like you who bring the reality from a biblical perspective about God abundant life in all areas.
Thanks soo much James and i am looking forward to seeing you in one of your events in my area.
GOD BLESS.
Your work is an inspiration that it can be done. I have a similar problem to yours. I am unable to keep the material wealth I acquire. I can not tell you how many times I have had to start all over again. I am in one of those moments.
I hope I can resolve it in your workshop.Thank you