Monopoly and the Holy Bible - Coursework Example

Jesus explains the rule of monopoly power and encourages people to put all their treasures in heaven should they want to enter the Kingdom of God. Further, in 1st Timothy, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (The Holy Bible, I timothy 6:10). Indeed money can buy power though it is always the cause of many problems.

The Pharisees were considered the great spiritual leaders among the Jews because they gave an interpretation of the Laws of Moses and were a link between people and God. The Sadducees were people who constantly rejected the laws yet they claimed to lead priestly lives (Jewish Virtual Library). Jesus condemns them for misleading the common people, “You Pharisees and teachers of the law of Moses are in for trouble! You’re nothing but show-offs. You lock people out of the kingdom of heaven. You won’t go in yourselves, and you keep others from going in” ( Mathew 23: 13-14). Through this, it is true how Pharisees denied people from going to heaven since they enjoyed monopoly power. They knew people were so dependent on them for guidance in their spiritual lives.

Conclusion
Monopoly power, according to the Bible is a worldly treasure that will deny many people a chance to enter heaven. According to Jesus, most people used such opportunities in accumulating material wealth instead of putting all their treasures in heaven. As a lesson, it is very important to consider what Jesus said and be on the move to change, repent and give the less fortunate people right and meaningful information. Read More