By Elimu Assistant Team 
Teachings on the use of wealth from the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus
The story of Lazarus can be retrieved from the books of John 11 and Luke 16
- Wealth should not be used to buy luxuries when others are suffering languishing in misery and poverty/ not for one’s glory
- Wealth should be used to alleviate the suffering of others/ to help the poor and the needy
- The rich should show concern for the suffering of others
- Wealth should be used to spread the good news/ Glorify God
- Use the earthly wealth to acquire a place in the kingdom of God
- Wealth should not be used to oppress or humiliate the poor
- Wealth should not be used selfishly/ should be shared
