I think this is the best and most Biblical response. There’s many references in Scripture (especially wisdom literature) that discuss ways to “honor the Lord with [your] wealth” and there are also numerous Biblical figures who were quite wealthy—some lavishly so. Material wealth is not condemned in and of itself—but the love of money is said to be the root of all kinds of evil. Having “wealth” is a huge stewardship responsibility that requires great discipline of the Christian.
"This middle way the life of virtue is about." About what?
Sorry, a typo. I'll speak to my proofreader. ;)
I think this is the best and most Biblical response. There’s many references in Scripture (especially wisdom literature) that discuss ways to “honor the Lord with [your] wealth” and there are also numerous Biblical figures who were quite wealthy—some lavishly so. Material wealth is not condemned in and of itself—but the love of money is said to be the root of all kinds of evil. Having “wealth” is a huge stewardship responsibility that requires great discipline of the Christian.