Shane Idleman addresses the dangers of wealth in his sermon 'It's Hard for a Rich Man,' emphasizing that riches can lead to arrogance and a false sense of security, drawing individuals away from God. He references James 4 and 5, highlighting the importance of humility and the need to seek God's will in our plans rather than boasting about our own. Idleman warns that wealth can corrupt and lead to a wasted life, urging believers to be generous and to recognize that true riches come from a right relationship with God. He concludes by encouraging patience and establishing one's heart in faith, reminding the congregation that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.

John Wesley addresses the challenges faced by the wealthy in his sermon 'On Riches,' emphasizing that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. He explains that while the young man in the Gospel kept the commandments, his love for worldly possessions prevented him from following Christ fully. Wesley warns that riches can lead to a false sense of security, hinder true faith, and create temptations that distance individuals from God. He urges the rich to seek their happiness in God alone and to be good stewards of their resources, reminding them that earthly wealth is temporary and can lead to spiritual peril. Ultimately, Wesley calls for a heart wholly devoted to God, free from the distractions of materialism.