2. Why did Jesus have so much to say about money and so little about drink? Why does Paul call the love of money “the root of all evil”?
II. Jesus' Fear of Riches
1. On what ground does Jesus fear the influence of riches and of their accumulation?
2. Summarize Jesus' teachings regarding wealth.
3. In what respects is his attitude different from the ordinary viewpoint of the modern world?
4. Was Jesus opposed to the owning of farming tools or fishing smacks? Where would he draw the line between honest earnings and dangerous wealth?
5. Was his teaching on wealth ascetic? Was it socialistic?
6. To what extent should we recognize his insight on this question as authority for us?
III. The Problem of Wealth in the Modern World
I. Are the "master iniquities" of our age located in sex life, politics, or business?