#realproblem

I need to re-home a dog.

It's a small terrier and it barks a lot.

This is a pretty serious threat to small businesses and entrepreneurs! Think that google will prioritize us without charging a premium? Thank again!

To quote Bombsheller (American made leggings and sublimated print company)

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As the saying goes, if you have a problem that your money can solve, you don’t have a problem.

If money can solve a problem, it is generally considered an expense or a "small problem," not a fundamental crisis. While money provides security, convenience, and access to better healthcare, it cannot buy genuine happiness, love, or true wisdom. Money is a tool for enhancing life, but not a substitute for health, character, or purpose.

Key Perspectives on Money as a Solution

Reframing the Problem: Many believe that if a problem can be fixed with money, it is simply a cost of living, not a crisis. This perspective shifts focus to deeper, non-monetary issues.

Limitations of Wealth: Money can improve the standard of living, but it cannot purchase immortality, fix broken relationships, or cure deep loneliness.

Problems Money Often Cannot Solve

Broken Relationships: Money can facilitate a divorce or provide comfort, but it cannot mend emotional damage.

Genuine Connections: True friendship, love, and intimacy are not for sale.

The "Smaller Problem" Mentality: A popular viewpoint is that any issue solvable by money is a small problem because it has a tangible solution, whereas emotional or health crises are the real, "big" problems.

Wealthy vs. Poor Perspectives: Those with significant means often understand that money cannot solve all issues, while those experiencing poverty may see it as a solution for everything.

Internal Fulfillment: Happiness, satisfaction, and a sense of purpose are independent of income level.

Mental Health: Wealth does not prevent anxiety, depression, or addiction.

Ultimately, money is seen as "salt"—it can enhance life's flavor, but it is not the meal itself.

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From a Christian perspective, the idea that "if money can solve the problem, it is not a real problem" is deeply reframed by scripture and the nature of God. Christianity teaches that money is a temporary, earthly tool, while the most critical human problems are spiritual and eternal.

1. The True Definition of a "Real Problem"

Separation from God: The ultimate human problem is sin and spiritual death, which money cannot fix.

The Cost of Redemption: Salvation is completely free to humanity but cost the life of Jesus Christ.

Scriptural Anchor: "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?" (Matthew 16:26).

2. What Money Absolutely Cannot Buy

Salvation: Eternal life and the forgiveness of sins cannot be purchased with silver or gold (1 Peter 1:18-19).

Peace and Joy: True peace (Shalom) is a gift from the Holy Spirit, not financial security (John 14:27).

Character and Wisdom: Godly wisdom, righteousness, and love are developed through trials, not wealth (Proverbs 16:16).

3. Money as a Tool of Stewardship

God Owns Everything: Christians view money not as personal wealth, but as resources entrusted to them by God (Psalm 24:1).

Solving Earthly Problems: Using wealth to fix problems is good when it feeds the hungry, heals the sick, and helps the oppressed.

The Danger of Trusting Wealth: Relying on money to solve problems can breed false security and push a person away from relying on God.

4. The Christian Response to Trials

Dependence on Prayer: When financial resources fail, Christians are called to rely on God's provision and grace.