Comments on: Being Rich is Not a Sin

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:49:24 +0000

There are plenty of people who are rich and deserve it. My father paid for his college by serving in the airforce and then opened a small business. He makes artificial limbs and braces for disabilities and injuries. My mother and her mother paid for her college education to become a physical therapist.
They do not flaunt wealth. They are extremely practical but built their own house, a really nice house with a big yard. They also grow their own produce, farm bees, vote, donate money to Audobon, WWF, local special olympics competitions, run 5 miles a day, recycle, shop local, etc. They are model human beings.
Since they have moved into the house, I have felt blatant resentment, which is different from jealousy, from others, especially parents of my friends. The thing is, people do not even ask how or why they are rich, so they would never know that it is because they are hard-working, compassionate people. They just start to interact strangely afterward. Securing their lives and their childrens’ educations and not having to worry about money is regarded by people as being filthy stinking rich and they have to deal with a ton of crap as a result.

By: Zellie

Zellie — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 09:22:02 +0000

All this talk about RICH, just makes me think about my Grandparents and my parents…OMG….was I immersed in RICHNESS from within growing up…I was BLESSED…. Thank you my Dearest Grandparents, Parents and God.

By: Zellie

Zellie — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 09:19:09 +0000

For me, Rich is as Rich does….never ever truly being able to live in another person’s body, mind or spirit…I can only judge their financial riches…but what about the richness within? This, to me, is a level playing field…solely dependent on your attitude and efforts. I have friends that will never be financially rich…however, their common sense, their principled life, their high morals, and strong characters draw others to them like magnets…we all are ENRICHED in their presence…hard working, decent human beings…

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:22:45 +0000

The best things in the world is being good looking,rich, and not having a conscience that way you can destroy and conquer and super hot girls still want to get with you.

By: San Roman

San Roman — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:10:36 +0000

to Robert,

“being filthy, stinking rich IS a sin, I believe.”

how so? “filthy rich” is relative, first off, and if a person became “filthy, stinking rich”- how is this person sinful? don’t forget that these people, who, for example, run large multi billion dollar companies, give thousands of people jobs, and oft are also devoted philanthropists. many have revolutionized the way we live (bill gates, paul allen, etc…) and many simply do what they love and they happen to get paid extremely well (i.e, actors, singers, directors, artists, etc..) one of the main reasons, i believe, there is such a large gap between the upper class and the middle and lower class, is because we don’t take the time to understand each other but rather judge each other without hesitating.
please help me understand your brute statement.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:18:10 +0000

Being filthy, stinking rich IS a sin, I believe. But everyone’s beliefs are different. Those who are poor due to laziness, too bad for them. But there are plenty of people out there who are poor and not lazy.

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:06:21 +0000

I like this post. Everyone always talks about the frugal side but what if you have some money but feel guilty using it because you’re afraid that your friends will perceive you differently?

You said it best. It’s not a sin to be rich.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:45:46 +0000

David – Your tip #1 is the best “If you are jealous of your friend who received a huge chunk of inheritance, then work hard and save diligently so you can leave your children with the same luxury. ”

The idea to go the other end and leave a similar amount for your children is a very thoughtful, motivating gesture. Everything is relative, and this is something I will post on over the next 7 days. It’s already in the queue, just like this post as you’re on your fabulous cruise.

All about relating sideways or downwards, not constantly upwards.

By: Moneymonk

Moneymonk — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:05:19 +0000

You really put it in perspective, I have to tweet this

By: Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:32:48 +0000

I think you wrote about something that people think everyone else does it but not them. We all get jealous, and I think it’s a natural emotion, but some people just take it too far.

Life’s what it is, if you don’t have a certain thing, then work hard to get it. There’s no need to think about others.