[HiTech RedNeck]

Or are you jealous of the witness gifts of God?

You’d probably have been verklempt at Solomon, who was a trillionaire in our modern money.

A lot or a little... at the Lord’s choosing... both have meanings. The Lord can do astounding things with a little. And the Lord can bestow a lot. The ultimate question is, what ends up being DONE with the riches (or with the poverty).

[aMorePerfectUnion]

You’re addressing the wrong guy. Im amazed at the covetousness on FR... If someone is blessed financially by God, why critisize them? Many went after Rave Ramsey the same way.

[rollo tomasi]

Solomon sold out for a yearly tribute of Six hundred and sixty-six talents in gold by pagan kings and became an apostate, the temple considered an abomination of desolation, participated in spiritual adultery and defied God. Led to a division of Israel because God was not pleased how "the wisest man on earth" gained his fortune, bedded pagans (Queen of Sheba/wives/concubines) and rejected God's commands.

Also this was a continuation of a promise God told David would happened due to his sins. God is a God of forgiveness but perfect in justice as well. Sins are forgotten, but reverberate in this temporal world.

As for rich Pastors, that is fine if your aim is not to get rich. Of course Paul's example should be adhered to concerning the optics of a fruitful ministry. Also wealth can create temptations (Baker for example). If one goes "off the reservation" they should quit.