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Does God Want You to Be Poor?

Posted By: Randy GageDecember 23, 2025

Do you believe God wants you to be poor? Because if you do, that belief is already costing you—financially, emotionally, and spiritually.  Or if you’re not religious, perhaps you believe that nature or some other supernatural force is served by you not being wealthy? Or not enjoying optimal health?  Is it possible that you have a core, foundational belief that you are not meant to be happy or fulfilled in this lifetime?

After studying prosperity, religion, and metaphysics for more than 35 years, I believe that this type of negative programming has infected at least 75 percent of the population. The craziest part is that most of the people infected have no idea they are.  The sources through which the mind viruses were introduced to them (organized religion, government, the education system, loved ones, media, etc.) are seemingly above reproach, so these negative beliefs are never even questioned, let alone, overthrown.  The preacher praising suffering, parent shaming ambition, or teacher equating wealth with greed can be enough to imprint you for life.

The results are apparent all around us:

  • Addictions
  • Low self-esteem
  • Loneliness
  • Depression
  • Lack of agency
  • Self-sabotage behaviors

When interviewers ask what I believe to be the number one issue keeping people poor, unhealthy, and unhappy, I answer worthiness issues.  (Most people simply don’t believe they deserve to be healthy, happy, and prosperous.) And the biggest root of those worthiness issues is organized religion.  Not spirituality—but organized religion with its dogma and doctrines.  There are billions of people on Earth (across many religions) who believe that timidity, self-sacrifice, and poverty are pleasing to their God.

They believe these things first and foremost, because they were brainwashed with these beliefs from the time they were children. And they continue to believe them today, because they think poverty is part of the long-term plan, a requirement of nature, and there simply isn't enough to go around.  They’ve sold themselves the story that rich people get to experience a rich life here and now, but they’re going to be burning in Hell with weeping and gnashing of teeth (or whatever equivalent version their religion teaches) later, while the poor people will get the real reward: a happiness in their afterlife, next reincarnation, etc.

If you’ve read some of my books, then you know I think this belief in a cosmic frequent flier program is batshit crazy. Trading a miserable life now for imaginary reward points later isn’t faith. It’s self-sabotage disguised as virtue. But that’s not stopping the mind virus to continue to spread around the world.  Allow me to share a million-dollar truth bomb with you…

The best way to keep people poor is to convince them their poverty makes them virtuous.

Which brings all this back to you…

Do you believe there is a supernatural force that needs you to unhealthy, unhappy, or poor?  And if so—how long are you going to keep outsourcing responsibility for your life to that belief?

Peace,

- RG

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6 comments on “Does God Want You to Be Poor?”

  1. Well this ends now I with those that are willing will bring Abundance on our watch. Abundance is your birthright. It's natural to be Abundant. Nature is Abundant be one with nature

  2. I know it's easy to cherry-pick Bible verses - you can find one for just about any outcome you want
    That said, here are some of the verses that guide me...

    Genesis 1:28 "be fruitful and multiply..." - the very first words God spoke to us
    Matthew 25:14-30 - the Parable of the Five Talents

    and whenever I'm tempted to think about how little I have, there's always "All we have are these five barley loaves and two fish, but what good are they for so many???"

    "Tell everyone to sit down..."

    It's all about the Law of Multiplication

    Not the Law of Addition (work harder, more hours, etc)
    Not the Law of Subtraction ("you'll just have to learn to do without...")
    Not the Law of Division ("everybody has to get an equal share...")

  3. Money is a resource, necessary for survival. Religion and common sense warn that a life spent chasing money is unworthy. What a person gains is determined by the worth of their craft.
    The admirable path is in ongoing enthusiasm—deepening understanding over decades until one becomes part of the field itself. True honor comes not from beating one's chest and declaring one’s worth, but from the inner joy of doing something that results in quality products.
    The destructive path is overloading oneself in pursuit of more, leading to exhaustion, declining quality, outdated skills, and unfulfilling work. To cope, a craftsman may seek external pleasures (addictions) or neglect others, eventually finding themselves beaten down.
    Reading this blog, the solution seems to lie in leverage. It can create time for rest and learning, enabling meaningful, high-quality work that remains valuable, rewarding, and brings lasting joy.

  4. Perfectly said as usual Randy.
    Tough to turn around and I’m still not fully out of the woods.
    However you messages are a source of reassurance that true “wealth” isn’t just about financial abundance as you’ve often said … but it certainly helps!

  5. Merry Christmas Randy Gage, The keys you offer open so many doors! The choice should be obvious, lift one soul or touch thousands and feed millions and cure cancer! Aint gonna happen if you're broke.

  6. Merry Christmas Randy!

    It seems that it takes some people a long time to accept transformational beliefs and renewing their minds. Some may just not accept them and not do the work. Some may pretend to accept them and then alter them to stay stuck with old beliefs (or listen to people who tell them they are unworthy and participate in reciting these beliefs). On the positive side, Some religions keep all the books. It just takes work to hear the false belief and find proof it is not true (in a story, or affirmation, verse, etc). So it takes participation. Just because someone else did it, doesn't seem to be enough to change core beliefs. Renew your mind. Stop sinning. Take away the sins of the world.

    thank you,
    Bernice

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  • 6 comments on “Does God Want You to Be Poor?”

    1. Well this ends now I with those that are willing will bring Abundance on our watch. Abundance is your birthright. It's natural to be Abundant. Nature is Abundant be one with nature

    2. I know it's easy to cherry-pick Bible verses - you can find one for just about any outcome you want
      That said, here are some of the verses that guide me...

      Genesis 1:28 "be fruitful and multiply..." - the very first words God spoke to us
      Matthew 25:14-30 - the Parable of the Five Talents

      and whenever I'm tempted to think about how little I have, there's always "All we have are these five barley loaves and two fish, but what good are they for so many???"

      "Tell everyone to sit down..."

      It's all about the Law of Multiplication

      Not the Law of Addition (work harder, more hours, etc)
      Not the Law of Subtraction ("you'll just have to learn to do without...")
      Not the Law of Division ("everybody has to get an equal share...")

    3. Money is a resource, necessary for survival. Religion and common sense warn that a life spent chasing money is unworthy. What a person gains is determined by the worth of their craft.
      The admirable path is in ongoing enthusiasm—deepening understanding over decades until one becomes part of the field itself. True honor comes not from beating one's chest and declaring one’s worth, but from the inner joy of doing something that results in quality products.
      The destructive path is overloading oneself in pursuit of more, leading to exhaustion, declining quality, outdated skills, and unfulfilling work. To cope, a craftsman may seek external pleasures (addictions) or neglect others, eventually finding themselves beaten down.
      Reading this blog, the solution seems to lie in leverage. It can create time for rest and learning, enabling meaningful, high-quality work that remains valuable, rewarding, and brings lasting joy.

    4. Perfectly said as usual Randy.
      Tough to turn around and I’m still not fully out of the woods.
      However you messages are a source of reassurance that true “wealth” isn’t just about financial abundance as you’ve often said … but it certainly helps!

    5. Merry Christmas Randy Gage, The keys you offer open so many doors! The choice should be obvious, lift one soul or touch thousands and feed millions and cure cancer! Aint gonna happen if you're broke.

    6. Merry Christmas Randy!

      It seems that it takes some people a long time to accept transformational beliefs and renewing their minds. Some may just not accept them and not do the work. Some may pretend to accept them and then alter them to stay stuck with old beliefs (or listen to people who tell them they are unworthy and participate in reciting these beliefs). On the positive side, Some religions keep all the books. It just takes work to hear the false belief and find proof it is not true (in a story, or affirmation, verse, etc). So it takes participation. Just because someone else did it, doesn't seem to be enough to change core beliefs. Renew your mind. Stop sinning. Take away the sins of the world.

      thank you,
      Bernice

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