Giving Quote by Maurice Baring
“If you would know what the Lord God thinks of money, you have only to look at those to whom he gives it.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "Money and Morality", Maurice Baring, 1915
The character of those who receive wealth reveals divine perspective on money and virtue.
In simple terms: Wealth reflects moral character.
Key Takeaway
Examine your values about money.
Themes
wealth
morality
spirituality
character
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- philanthropy
- career choices
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
ethics
theology
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does money reveal about you?
- Can wealth be used responsibly?
A Different Perspective
Wealth does not always indicate virtue.
![“[A]nd you may know how little God thinks of money by observing on what bad and contemptible characters he often bestows it." [ Man and the Gospel (1865)]” quote by Thomas Guthrie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/248/thomas-guthrie-20408_christianity_a-nd-you-may-know-how-little-god-thinks_1366438.jpg)
