TO THOSE TELEVANGELISTS WITH RICHES AND MANSIONS I SAY "FORSAKE ALL THAT YOU HAVE AND GIVE IT TO THE POOR......NOT NEGLECTING TO DO A DECENT DAY'S WORK" THIS WOULD BE TRUE REPENTANCE. HOW DARE YOU MISREPRESENT GOD'S WISHES AND BRING SHAME ON HIS NAME.....YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO SAY THE LORD DID IT ALL. YOUR RICHES PERISH WITH YOU.
Yes their Money is their God and they dare to lay guilt trips on you. Jesus says they can't serve two Masters.....if the Love of Money has become their God, Jesus is no more their Master (the One we set our affections on). Don't follow after their example, it will lead you astray. Money is not evil, it's when it gets out of hand that offends God!
Take your guidance from Scripture
1 Timothy 6:10Opens in a new window ESV
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
2 Corinthians 8:13Opens in a new window ESV
For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened, that as a matter of fairness
1 Timothy 6:17 ESV
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty,or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
2 Corinthians 9:7Opens in a new window ESV
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Proverbs 13:11Opens in a new window ESV
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
Matthew 6:33Opens in a new window ESV
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
When Pastors or Evangelists preach for fleshly gain we need to be spiritual.
Don't let them get the victory because of your ignorance of Scripture. Sometimes they are ignorant too!
Notice: I discovered yet again this week that a preacher who is noted for bringing God's blessings and Freedom to many has placed money before his love for God and people. Someone I had considerable respect for. Does it never end? I tell you, No.... Not this side of Heaven.
I feel it wise to tell you_ Never mind what the preachers say to you about money, what does JESUS say about all this? "You cannot serve God and Money" Time for you to choke on your words.....time you practiced the Fear of The Lord....you hinder saints and sinners alike....and although you preach a thousand sermons a year, do many great works or move mountains in faith....Heaven's doors will open to repentant sinners but not unrepentant preachers. (10th Dec 2014)
Colossians 3:5-7 Says
"Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Because of these sins, the anger of God is coming. You used to do these things when your life was still part of this world." (NLT)
What's Holy about Greed? And you listen to these preachers, thinking they know better than you. Jesus said "Follow Me"......."Remain in My Words" Don't let them entice you into Greed either! "sensual passion, unholy desire, and all greed, for that is a form of idolatry.
It is on account of these very sins that God's anger is coming, and you also were once addicted to them, while you were living under their power" (Weymouth NT)
No sense in them praying for those with addictions when they have worse........
Twisting and Using God's Holy Word to extract as much Money as they can from Christians and "clearing off with the lute" like train robbers in a Western (movie).
"and covetousness, which is idolatry On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you once walked, when you lived in them. But now put them all away" (RSV)
Coveting and Idolatry and Taking God's Name in Vain Lying and Stealing are 5 things strictly forbidden in the Ten Commandments. Most of the Televangelists are breaking half the Commandments. The Lord does not take that lightly!
"You shall not take the Name of The LORD your God in Vain; for the LORD will Not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain."
So don't be surprised that Their Sins are Made Known on various websites and YouTube Videos these days. They are not scandals, if you see and hear them carefully. It has been prophesied more than once through the years that Judgement is Coming to expose those who do not really Serve Him.
So watch out if You are One of those Hirelings because you're probably Next!
Truly The Lord will not miss any of them on Judgement Day!
Last year, I heard first hand from a Christian friend, how even a Pastor said in a service "If you give (this amount) you can ask for your neighbor's house and it will be Given to You"....... A definite violation of Scripture, telling you to Covert your neighbor's Goods!
Friends, we are speaking about a preacher with a Seared Conscience here NOT a Servant of God.
The Apostle Paul has clearly instructed us to AVOID preachers like that - what are you doing staying around that kind when JESUS called them Hirelings!?
Sad to say, many Christians do not read their Bible's enough or only where the preachers tell them - a sure way to be misguided.
These words "Don't be Greedy" come immediately after Lust and Evil Desires in Vs 4,5. The Apostle Paul placed Greed for things in this World in the same category when saying the Anger of God is Coming because of these things!
Check out the spending habits of ALL the Big Name Ministries, on YouTube produced by genuine God fearing servants of The Lord, He is raising up to expose such things because the Cries of damaged Christians and the Poor and Needy have reached His ears AND He is Not Mocked - these Televangelists have been taking His Name in Vain for their Gain for a long time and it will be to their Loss because Heaven does NOT receive their kind. NO indeed Not!
In a sense of speaking, rich and wealthy preachers are in effect, keeping funds from the poor, the desperate and needy (physically and spiritually). Yes, they are keeping physical comforts and the Good News from those who are still waiting.
Think of the many thousands who can be blessed by those of us who see the Truth about Giving.
Together with helping each other, like they do in House Churches - when they pool together to meet a genuine need - this is the New Testament way, The Lord has clearly ordained.
DEAR CHRISTIANS, THE LORD DOES WISH YOU TO PROSPER SO YOU CAN SHARE IT WITH OTHERS AROUND.....SCRIPTURE SAYS THIS IS AS YOUR SOUL PROSPERS..... GIVE GENEROUSLY, GIVE CHEERFULLY...... BUT FIRST YOU MAY NEED TO RECOVER AND FIND YOUR PEACE WITH GOD AGAIN.
I just found a refreshing Audio Sermon from a true revelatory Teacher online while taking a break, on ISAIAH 55 linking 53-55 together called THE GREAT INVITATION "Ho, Come everyone who thirsts, come to the Waters and he who has no money, come buy and eat!
Come buy Wine and Milk without money and without price" This message really voices the Heart of the Father. It does to me....
http://www.desiringgod.org/sermons/the-great-invitation-come-drink-eat-liveOpens in a new window
I have posted an article on my Blog called Should Christians Really Be Tithing?Opens in a new window
See also, my Truth About Giving page it will give you plenty of proof that Tithing is Not for Today. You will find Comments there.
Some years ago, I had Christian Satelite TV installed so I could hear some really good Apostolic and Prophetic Preaching. Only thing was, I was continually bombarded by different preachers (between those programs) badgering for big sums of money, saying "Sow into our good ground....Partner with us....God will be happy with you....and....He will give you this, that and the other (in the way of blessings and prosperity).
Well, a few months later, I reached saturation point with all the 'Shopping Lists' and so called revival of 'Jewish Feasts' blessings they wanted us to Pay Into....that I phoned to have the Satelite dismantled and CHRIST to take the Mantle in my home again. I've always been a Giver by Nature - due to the Grace of God - and Love Giving but I could feel those 'persuasions' having a hardening affect on me....Hey? Break Free of all that and Let the Prince of Peace bring Joy into your Giving!
I love to give Clean Water, Warm Cosy Blankets, Wind-Up Radios with Christian Messages about Salvation etc to the Poor and Needy in Asia. We can give Drought Resistant Fruit and Veggie Seeds with practical training, Chicks for Eggs and Goats for Milk and Cheese. And other Gifts also.
One of my favorites before 2020 for only $6.00AUD each was for children to attend a special Bible Vacation Camp for one week with lots of fun ways of hearing the Good News of Jesus and singing songs together.
They were also given nice clothes to wear (and keep) and color-in pencils and pictures to take home with them. They return home to their families with much Joy, leading their parents and friends to Jesus. I so look forward to this hopefully returning in the near future, hey?
What can be a more joyful way of giving than these? I say to myself........I've been doing this since 2010 now. Many of us cannot afford to sponsor a child on a monthly basis, it's really quite expensive and one child gets all the privileges and benefits while others around them miss out, I keep thinking and how many others can be blessed. So for my giving at-least, I like to bless different families with provisions that really make a difference for them and sponsor the kiddies for the Bible Camps (when they commence again)
That's something we all can afford, hey? Never mind those preacher's lucky dips, this way of giving brings such satisfaction picturing all these happy families and kiddies, no preacher's enticements can compare.
Praise The Lord! You may like to see a website I made a few years ago showing all these Gifts I've discovered with the Christian Charities who assist us and show the Love of Jesus. I did this to help Restore the Joy in Christian Giving like I've experienced once more.