{"podcast":{"title":"The Bible Difficulties and Answers Podcast","slug":"the-bible-difficulties-and-answers-podcast-6715880","podcast_index_feed_id":6715880,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/bibledifficultiesandanswers/feed.xml","website_url":"https://bibledifficultiesandanswers.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17496768/New_Podcast_Logo_ey6s7t.jpg","author":"bibledifficultiesandanswers","episode_count":276,"summary":"I’m your host Lance Smith. Join us each week as we dive headfirst into the most perplexing, intriguing, and downright baffling passages of the Bible—from the chaotic beginnings in Genesis to the mind-bending visions of Revelation. We’re not just reading; we’re unraveling, exploring, and making sense of it all in a way that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening. Whether you’re a scripture novice or a seasoned theologian, get ready for a journey that promises to be anything but ordinary. Fasten your seatbelts; your scriptural adventure awaits!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T14:23:23.343816+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-difficulties-and-answers-podcast-6715880"},"episode":{"title":"Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 19:23-24 – Wealth and Righteousness: Blessing or Trap?","slug":"tuesday-contradictions-matthew-19-23-24-wealth-and-righteousness-blessing-or-trap","published_at":"2026-05-12T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-difficulties-and-answers-podcast-6715880/tuesday-contradictions-matthew-19-23-24-wealth-and-righteousness-blessing-or-trap","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-difficulties-and-answers-podcast-6715880","url":"https://bibledifficultiesandanswers.podbean.com/e/wealth-and-righteousness-blessing-or-trap/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kubs6uikf4b9nnzm/Tuesday_Contradictions_Matthew_19_23-24_Is_wealth_a_sign_of_righteousness_or_of_wickednessackjq-u6rq6x-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Episode 244 explores whether wealth is a sign of righteousness or wickedness by examining Old and New Testament passages. Lance Smith argues the Bible presents a nuanced view: wealth can be a blessing or a spiritual danger, and it reveals the condition of the heart rather than serving as a moral scoreboard. The episode highlights examples from Scripture, explains stewardship and dependence on God, and concludes that wealth is neutral—what matters is how we use it and whom we serve. References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following: buymeacoffee.com/lancesmith The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page Email Address: bibledifficultiesandanswers@gmail.com Skeptics Annotated Bible: https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/rich.html “Wealth and Righteousness,” Ron Blue Institute: https://ronblueinstitute.com/article/wealth-and-righteousness/ “A Biblical View of Wealth,” Costi Hinn, For the Gospel: https://www.forthegospel.org/read/a-biblical-view-of-wealth “Are Riches and Righteousness At Odds?,” Institute for Faith, Work & Economics: https://institutefc.org/are-riches-and-righteousness-at-odds/ “Wealth and Stewardship: Key Biblical Principles,” Michael W. Austin, Christian Research Institute: https://www.equip.org/articles/wealth-stewardship-key-biblical-principles/ “The Danger of Wealth,” Christian Stewardship Network: https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/blog/2022/7/7/the-danger-of-wealth “What Does the Bible Say About Wealth and Provision?,” Theology of Work Project: https://www.theologyofwork.org/key-topics/provision-wealth/ “Reflections on Wealth and Poverty in the Hebrew Bible,” Joel Kaminsky: https://scholarworks.smith.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1026&cont…","meta_description":"Episode 244 explores whether wealth is a sign of righteousness or wickedness by examining Old and New Testament passages. Lance Smith argues the Bible pre…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":666,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bible-difficulties-and-answers-podcast-6715880/episodes/tuesday-contradictions-matthew-19-23-24-wealth-and-righteousness-blessing-or-trap/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bible-difficulties-and-answers-podcast-6715880/tuesday-contradictions-matthew-19-23-24-wealth-and-righteousness-blessing-or-trap.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}