Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In a recent Oxfam report published in The Straits Times on 19 February 2026, a sobering statement was made:
“Surging billionaire wealth is a political threat.”
What is my view?
I see once again how the devil is using money to create havoc on this earth.
The report explains that the wealth of the world’s billionaires has grown so vast that it is now capable of acquiring immense political power—power strong enough to shape policies, influence nations, and ultimately change the direction of the world.
It further elaborated that, in recent years, policies under President Donald Trump significantly fueled the exponential growth of the super-rich. For the first time in human history, the number of billionaires worldwide has crossed 3,000.
Even more staggering is this: the wealth of the world’s richest man, Mr Elon Musk, exceeds the combined wealth of four billion people—half of the world’s population.
This leads us to a fundamental question:
Does one really need so much wealth on this earth?
A person could give away a significant portion of their wealth to advance the Lord’s Kingdom and still pass down an inheritance that lasts for many generations. Yet, instead, we see wealth being accumulated at unprecedented levels while poverty and inequality continue to deepen.
The gap between the rich and the poor is widening rapidly. This is deeply unhealthy—not just economically, but socially and spiritually. It breeds resentment, instability, and injustice. When the rich get richer, are they doing enough to help poorer nations and communities? Or are they, intentionally or otherwise, contributing to greater societal inequality, unrest, and even riots?
There may come a day—sooner than we expect—when democracy no longer belongs to the common people, but only to the wealthy. When money can buy political power, justice becomes negotiable, and truth becomes a commodity.
What Is the Biblical Impact?
From a Biblical perspective, the consequences are deeply concerning:
We will see fewer competent and God-fearing leaders, and more leaders who ultimately serve money rather than righteousness.
“No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24)Inequality will continue to grow, and society will drift further away from justice, compassion, and fairness—values central to God’s heart.
People will increasingly serve money, believing that wealth gives control over everything, including security, influence, and even identity.
When believers pursue wealth over God, blinded by the power of money, they slowly distance themselves from the Lord—often without realizing it.
The Gospel will face even greater competition, not from persecution, but from the seductive ideology of “serving money,” resulting in fewer hearts open to salvation.
The super-rich may be hoarding wealth that could otherwise be used to bless society and advance the Lord’s Kingdom, alleviating suffering and restoring dignity.
The pursuit of material possessions will intensify, undermining Biblical financial stewardship, generosity, and contentment.
Scripture repeatedly warns us that wealth itself is not evil—but the love of money is. When money becomes an idol, it corrupts individuals, systems, and nations.
So I leave this question with you to reflect and pray upon:
In a world increasingly ruled by wealth, whom will we choose to serve?
May we, as believers, hold loosely to material possessions, steward faithfully what God has entrusted to us, and remain anchored in the eternal riches found only in Christ.
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” (Matthew 6:20)
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and your family.
Blessings,
David Poh
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