The apostle Paul explains: “Those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and hurtful desires, which plunge men into destruction and ruin.
(‏ ١ يوحنا ٢ :‏ ​ ١٥ -‏ ١٧‏ )‏ ففي القرن الاول ،‏ سعى بعض المسيحيين وراء الغنى ،‏ مما جعل حياتهم معقَّدة كثيرا .‏