MONEY MATTER

Comparison of the poor and the rich man in terms of attitude and habits

ATTITUDE

POOR MAN

1. Believes there is no money                               

2. Believes there is not enough money for him  

3. Has hatred for those who are rich or productive 

4. Makes excuses for being poor and why the rich is rich

5. Feels intimidated by the rich

RICH MAN

1. Believes there is money

2. Believes he needs to find out what to do to get money

3. Believes there are equal opportunities for all. Eccl. 9:11, Rom. 10:12

4. Wants to learn. Heb. 6:12

5. Inspired by the rich. Prov. 13:20, Prov. 27:17

HABITS

Regularly repeated behavioural pattern: an action or pattern of behaviour that is repeated so often that it becomes typical of somebody, although he or she may be unaware of it.

POOR MAN

1. Imbalance in lifestyle especially time and spirituality

2. Loose spender (no plan, focus nor account)

3. Always holding back when it comes to giving, more eager to receive

4. A lazy and unfaithful fellow

5. Proud and laid back

6. Bad listener

RICH MAN

1. Balanced lifestyle (time and spirituality) Ps. 127:1-2

2. Self control in spending

3. Always investing, willing to give for every good and noble cause. Prov.11:24-25

4. Hard working and faithful. Prov.10:4, 12:24

5. Makes effort to improve and develop

6. Listens to God and man