Without heat, a vessel is not formed.

It's instinctual to want security, convenience, food, sleep and shelter. Enduring hardship for what is right, however, requires sacrifice.

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Ministry should be volunteer. I would like to see government and religions run by volunteers only, rather than paid ministry. Paid ministry is not very spiritual. Instead, it is slack and unhealthy. Hardship is to be endured (2 Timothy 2:3, NKJV). Also, the love of money is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10). When it comes to ministry, the standard should be high - not low. Take away ministers' salaries. Make them work regular jobs. Then see if they care.

He or she who has money, has power. Unfortunately, this power can be terribly unaccountable power. The careless rich can propagate immorality and an "anything for a buck" mindset. They make attempts to celebrate and advertise lower human nature with appeals to unhealthy tendencies such as greed, sexualization and instant gratification to achieve further control and human exploit for their own advantage. If people submit to their base natures they become manageable and easy to control. The extreme rich know this and can use Hollywood, the music industry and even newscasts and media to abuse their powers and spread ill will on the public. You can see that some people have quickly gone for the bait, hook, line and sinker. For example, just look at how driving a new and expensive car or truck can mislead people into making them feel as if they are somehow powerful and secure. The reality is that many people in rich cultures are materialistic and neglectful of their own health. I want to know if people can survive a single hour in the gym or an uphill walk because of a computer glitch in their vehicle, without dying.

Wealth is a world problem, more than poverty. The uncaring rich don't relate (although they might pretend to). They disregard people's health and dignity.

Assumed charities and sending missionaries off to foreign lands should be questioned. Are they doing "the Lord's work," or are they doing the work of governments? Do they care about their own kids (if they have kids)? Do they care about their own country? Why are there preferences for exotic places?