Should Christians be rich? Does having a lot of money mean you won’t go to heaven?

Why does it seem less holy to be rich? Is it ok to be loaded? Jemimah Wright looks at the question of money and suggests a prayer to help us get perspective.

In theory, all Christians are rich, as our Father in heaven owns ‘the cattle on a thousand hills,’ according to Psalm 50. But should Christians be rich in terms of bank balance? Why not? Does having a lot of money mean you won’t go to heaven? No. Salvation comes from Jesus alone, who died on the cross so that our sins can be forgiven. Having a lot or a little cash does not affect salvation.