Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by MatrixCircle: 1:38pm On May 26 |
oluxy:
There is heaven.
Think who created the universe and how it got here and how you got here. How do you know there's heaven aside from reading manuscripts written by religious persons to make people believe on a reward that is attached to certain lifestyle or behaviour and punishment attached to those who do not. |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by stevups(m): 1:45pm On May 26 |
damosky12:
That portion of scripture you quoted doesn't prove that God has a persona vendetta with wealthy people. Through scriptures, God had wealthy men.
Abraham, His friend, was wealthy. Jacob was wealthy. Joseph was wealthy. David was wealthy. Solomon was wealthy. Job was wealthy. Many many of God's people in the Old Testament were wealthy.
In the new testament, Joseph of Arimathea was wealthy. Erastus was wealthy. Barnabas was wealthy. Many in the early church were rich!
Abusing a Bible verse to push a silly narrative would not suffice.
You can't build a doctrine on just one single passage, more so one single phrase which is misunderstood...
Mark 10:17-25 [17]And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? [18]And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. [19]Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. [20]And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. [21]Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. [22]And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. [23]And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! [24] And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that TRUST IN RICHES to enter into the kingdom of God! [25]It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Apparently, the clarification here is what Mark supplies us. Jesus wasn't talking about the average rich man anywhere, but a rich man that trusts in His riches instead of trusting in God.
And that is a no-brainer. To trust in riches is to not trust in God. The Epistles also echo the same thought to rich Christians.
1 Timothy 6:17-18 [17]Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [18]That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
God is not against wealth. Wealth is a useful tool for His work on earth OBVIOUSLY. What is against God is to allow money to take God's place. That's what Jesus and His Apostles addressed.
shelve the OP's Bible confusion You know bible too much. |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by PlasmaTV: 1:46pm On May 26 |
damosky12:
That portion of scripture you quoted doesn't prove that God has a persona vendetta with wealthy people. Through scriptures, God had wealthy men.
Abraham, His friend, was wealthy. Jacob was wealthy. Joseph was wealthy. David was wealthy. Solomon was wealthy. Job was wealthy. Many many of God's people in the Old Testament were wealthy.
In the new testament, Joseph of Arimathea was wealthy. Erastus was wealthy. Barnabas was wealthy. Many in the early church were rich!
Abusing a Bible verse to push a silly narrative would not suffice.
You can't build a doctrine on just one single passage, more so one single phrase which is misunderstood...
Mark 10:17-25 [17]And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? [18]And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. [19]Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. [20]And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. [21]Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. [22]And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. [23]And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! [24] And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that TRUST IN RICHES to enter into the kingdom of God! [25]It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Apparently, the clarification here is what Mark supplies us. Jesus wasn't talking about the average rich man anywhere, but a rich man that trusts in His riches instead of trusting in God.
And that is a no-brainer. To trust in riches is to not trust in God. The Epistles also echo the same thought to rich Christians.
1 Timothy 6:17-18 [17]Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [18]That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
God is not against wealth. Wealth is a useful tool for His work on earth OBVIOUSLY. What is against God is to allow money to take God's place. That's what Jesus and His Apostles addressed.
shelve the OP's Bible confusion God bless you mightily!!! 1 Like |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by NairaMaster1(m): 1:47pm On May 26 |
damosky12:
That portion of scripture you quoted doesn't prove that God has a persona vendetta with wealthy people. Through scriptures, God had wealthy men.
Abraham, His friend, was wealthy. Jacob was wealthy. Joseph was wealthy. David was wealthy. Solomon was wealthy. Job was wealthy. Many many of God's people in the Old Testament were wealthy.
In the new testament, Joseph of Arimathea was wealthy. Erastus was wealthy. Barnabas was wealthy. Many in the early church were rich!
Abusing a Bible verse to push a silly narrative would not suffice.
You can't build a doctrine on just one single passage, more so one single phrase which is misunderstood...
Mark 10:17-25 [17]And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? [18]And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. [19]Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. [20]And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. [21]Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. [22]And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. [23]And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! [24] And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that TRUST IN RICHES to enter into the kingdom of God! [25]It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Apparently, the clarification here is what Mark supplies us. Jesus wasn't talking about the average rich man anywhere, but a rich man that trusts in His riches instead of trusting in God.
And that is a no-brainer. To trust in riches is to not trust in God. The Epistles also echo the same thought to rich Christians.
1 Timothy 6:17-18 [17]Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [18]That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
God is not against wealth. Wealth is a useful tool for His work on earth OBVIOUSLY. What is against God is to allow money to take God's place. That's what Jesus and His Apostles addressed.
shelve the OP's Bible confusion Bro it's a season of pastorphobia. The way Nigerians hate pastor because the voluntary tithe and offering, if they hate politicians who have killed our futures Nigeria would have been a better place. Even Islam that has turned Nigeria to golgotha via boko haram, fulani herdsmen and NW banditry are not hated by Nigerians like Christianity. 1 Like |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by simpleseyi: 1:52pm On May 26 |
Poor Pastors walking kilometers to Church nko?
Abraham was very rich. Job was very rich. Solomon was stinkingly rich. If you are a poor Pastor, who do you take after?
Meanwhile, Yahoo Boys on the Pulpit calling themselves Pastors and extorting gullible worshippers will die miserably and the dogs will eat their corpses.
The OP is mentally unstable. |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by MaziObinnaokija: 1:55pm On May 26 |
ElidazielMN2: The Op didnot get exactly what Jesus was teaching in bible hence the topic, Jesus isnt literally saying the rich people wont go to heaven including pastor but he is saying just as it is difficult for the rich to sell all his property and give it to poor is just as the same way it is to make heaven, People should learn to understand the scriptures better before posting anything, to further avoid breeding atheist and people who would be angry toward God for no reason ! Ur WhatsApp number But Meanwhile
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Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Brenbentondiaz: 1:57pm On May 26 |
Nothing is wrong with a Christian being rich and wealthy. What God is against is the narcissistic and proud nature of some of these "men of God". |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by damosky12(m): 2:09pm On May 26 |
johnog4sure:
This fake pastor is here again, pastoring is not job, find real job, you have not replied me from the last conversation.
Christianity does not elevate acquiring material possessions, this is very evident in the gospels, all those names you listed are Jewish patriarchs, it has nothing to do with Christianity You are a comedian. ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) I can't respond to you because I can't flow with you. You don't have any real knowledge. You're just hating! But guess what? Jesus can deliver you if you'll submit yourself. |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Lifemanage: 2:09pm On May 26 |
damosky12:
That portion of scripture you quoted doesn't prove that God has a persona vendetta with wealthy people. Through scriptures, God had wealthy men.
Abraham, His friend, was wealthy. Jacob was wealthy. Joseph was wealthy. David was wealthy. Solomon was wealthy. Job was wealthy. Many many of God's people in the Old Testament were wealthy.
In the new testament, Joseph of Arimathea was wealthy. Erastus was wealthy. Barnabas was wealthy. Many in the early church were rich!
Abusing a Bible verse to push a silly narrative would not suffice.
You can't build a doctrine on just one single passage, more so one single phrase which is misunderstood...
Mark 10:17-25 [17]And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? [18]And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. [19]Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. [20]And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. [21]Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. [22]And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. [23]And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! [24] And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that TRUST IN RICHES to enter into the kingdom of God! [25]It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Apparently, the clarification here is what Mark supplies us. Jesus wasn't talking about the average rich man anywhere, but a rich man that trusts in His riches instead of trusting in God.
And that is a no-brainer. To trust in riches is to not trust in God. The Epistles also echo the same thought to rich Christians.
1 Timothy 6:17-18 [17]Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [18]That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
God is not against wealth. Wealth is a useful tool for His work on earth OBVIOUSLY. What is against God is to allow money to take God's place. That's what Jesus and His Apostles addressed.
shelve the OP's Bible confusion Wealthy people are already in their own heaven. Each to his own heaven. Ur hell is Ur suffering on earth |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by IMMUNO1(m): 2:12pm On May 26 |
Which other heaven do you think they want to make? You should be talking about the kingdom of God. |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by damosky12(m): 2:13pm On May 26 |
Lifemanage:
Wealthy people are already in their own heaven. Each to his own heaven. Ur hell is Ur suffering on earth Leave Christian/Bible talk for Christians if your beliefs are alien to it. That's courtesy! 2 Likes |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by damosky12(m): 2:15pm On May 26 |
NairaMaster1:
Bro it's a season of pastorphobia. The way Nigerians hate pastor because the voluntary tithe and offering, if they hate politicians who have killed our futures Nigeria would have been a better place.
Even Islam that has turned Nigeria to golgotha via boko haram, fulani herdsmen and NW banditry are not hated by Nigerians like Christianity. Lol. You observe it too. It's not ordinary eyes. Never let them intimidate you for being a sane christian. 1 Like |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Lifemanage: 2:15pm On May 26 |
damosky12:
Leave Christian/Bible talk for Christians if your beliefs are alien to it. That's courtesy! Noted. Thank u |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Tonididdyx: 2:16pm On May 26 |
Sinners Plenty
.... E too plenty.... We can't even live like humans firstly talk less like Christ.
It's a mess! |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Padipadi: 2:22pm On May 26 |
damosky12:
That portion of scripture you quoted doesn't prove that God has a persona vendetta with wealthy people. Through scriptures, God had wealthy men.
Abraham, His friend, was wealthy. Jacob was wealthy. Joseph was wealthy. David was wealthy. Solomon was wealthy. Job was wealthy. Many many of God's people in the Old Testament were wealthy.
In the new testament, Joseph of Arimathea was wealthy. Erastus was wealthy. Barnabas was wealthy. Many in the early church were rich!
Abusing a Bible verse to push a silly narrative would not suffice.
You can't build a doctrine on just one single passage, more so one single phrase which is misunderstood...
Mark 10:17-25 [17]And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? [18]And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. [19]Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. [20]And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. [21]Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. [22]And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. [23]And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! [24] And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that TRUST IN RICHES to enter into the kingdom of God! [25]It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Apparently, the clarification here is what Mark supplies us. Jesus wasn't talking about the average rich man anywhere, but a rich man that trusts in His riches instead of trusting in God.
And that is a no-brainer. To trust in riches is to not trust in God. The Epistles also echo the same thought to rich Christians.
1 Timothy 6:17-18 [17]Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [18]That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
God is not against wealth. Wealth is a useful tool for His work on earth OBVIOUSLY. What is against God is to allow money to take God's place. That's what Jesus and His Apostles addressed.
shelve the OP's Bible confusion Daejumong, Daejoyoung or Jumong learn from this person called Damosky12. Very apt delivery. To add to the lesson of two of you, some of the examples of trusting in riches is * To not acknowledge due process and try to buy your way in power when all powers & posts belong to God * Trusting only medical help and not praying for protection * Spending lavishly * Allowing money to intoxicate and buy what's not necessary etc. |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Tendd: 2:27pm On May 26 |
Even the people paying those money in the name of tithes, donations would surely not make heaven,if the place even exists at all.Ignorance is bliss.And certainly no excuse.All informations are there for all to see that you are being scammed but you still want to remain blind,hypnotised and brainwashed.Fleecing others of their hard earned money,in the name of an after -life rewards is a very old format and scam.I would refer some to read of the history of indulgence fee in the middle ages. |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Kingzmate(m): 2:32pm On May 26 |
WHO TALK THAT THING ![](/faces/huh.png) EVEN JESUS CHRIST SAILED ON A SHIP AND HE STILL WENT TO HEAVEN ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) ALOW THE PASTORS TO FLY LIKE WITCH ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) WHY MY PAPA NO BE PASTOR ![](/faces/huh.png) |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by OkpaNsukkaisBae(m): 2:44pm On May 26 |
Mtchhheeww.
I pity people wey dey go dia church |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by PlanetZero: 2:47pm On May 26 |
Mr heaven gate man You posted rubbish Was David poor? Solomon? Abraham Isaacs Read about these guys Isaacs was so rich that a whole kingdom were afraid he was too powerful and richer than the entire country Do you think God is a mundane God? Wetin be private jet before God? Private jet just be like private car? And they were made for human beings So only devil people suppose get private jet ![](/faces/huh.png) Na question Pray that you stay in poverty for life and that doesn't still guarantee you heaven Una just full of bitter soul and mind and always wish bad for your fellow humans 1 Like |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Basicend: 2:59pm On May 26 |
[quote author=NairaMaster1 post=130150192]
Bro it's a season of pastorphobia. The way Nigerians hate pastor because the voluntary tithe and offering, if they hate politicians who have killed our futures Nigeria would have been a better place.
Even Islam that has turned Nigeria to golgotha via boko haram, fulani herdsmen and NW banditry are not hated by Nigerians like Christianity.[/quote]
. . And Nigerian did far better under Obasanjo and Jonathan (Christians), that what we have now under Buhari and Tinubu. .
You can tell the difference. 1 Like |
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Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by InvertedHammer: 3:54pm On May 26 |
/ Wealthy pastors are not interested in heaven. Nothing in their acts shows that they are. They are very comfortable with their heaven on earth. But heavenly story is a good way to ensure a steady cash flow from their followers.
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Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Burruchaga71(m): 4:02pm On May 26 |
Adeboye take note |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Olamak1(m): 4:28pm On May 26 |
damosky12:
That portion of scripture you quoted doesn't prove that God has a persona vendetta with wealthy people. Through scriptures, God had wealthy men.
Abraham, His friend, was wealthy. Jacob was wealthy. Joseph was wealthy. David was wealthy. Solomon was wealthy. Job was wealthy. Many many of God's people in the Old Testament were wealthy.
In the new testament, Joseph of Arimathea was wealthy. Erastus was wealthy. Barnabas was wealthy. Many in the early church were rich!
Abusing a Bible verse to push a silly narrative would not suffice.
You can't build a doctrine on just one single passage, more so one single phrase which is misunderstood...
Mark 10:17-25 [17]And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? [18]And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. [19]Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. [20]And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. [21]Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. [22]And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. [23]And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! [24] And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that TRUST IN RICHES to enter into the kingdom of God! [25]It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Apparently, the clarification here is what Mark supplies us. Jesus wasn't talking about the average rich man anywhere, but a rich man that trusts in His riches instead of trusting in God.
And that is a no-brainer. To trust in riches is to not trust in God. The Epistles also echo the same thought to rich Christians.
1 Timothy 6:17-18 [17]Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [18]That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
God is not against wealth. Wealth is a useful tool for His work on earth OBVIOUSLY. What is against God is to allow money to take God's place. That's what Jesus and His Apostles addressed.
shelve the OP's Bible confusion What a great insight! đ 1 Like |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by ogascomax: 4:48pm On May 26 |
Then you deliberately left what Jesus said in the later verses that followed the conversation. âMatthew 19:27-29 NIV⏠[27] Peter answered him, âWe have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?â [28] Jesus said to them, âTruly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. [29] And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. He said whoever has sacrificed for the kingdom sake we reap 100 fold harvest in this world and also gain or inherit eternal life. https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.19.27-29.NIV |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by CoronaVirusPro: 4:48pm On May 26 |
chyeexcel: Wetin concern Oyedepo with your poverty stricken life. STFU morafvcker! |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by pseudaria: 4:49pm On May 26 |
Dshocker: I was told never to condemn or judge a man of God, because judgment is of God, i rest my case.
Happy Sunday Everyone. Na when e reach pastors naim you sabi this quote but if it's your fellow Nigerian however innocent you go talk rubbish |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by cardoctor(m): 4:55pm On May 26 |
Their last flight will be to heaven. |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by Snapdrag0n: 5:27pm On May 26 |
Righteousness2: You are very Wrong bro. That is the spirit of Poverty that ministering to you.
There is no crime or Sin in being SUPER Wealthy and Having all the jets , skycrappers and all that.
What is wrong is in letting the Wealth , riches and vanities to Own or control you.
What is wrong is in making thrse things to take the place of GOD ( 1st place) in your life and living.
What is wrong is in putting your trust in them.
What is wrong is in Glorying, Priding and bragging in wealth and riches.
No matter how rich, wealthy and Blessed you are, Handle them with Very light hands. The Piroty of life should be in things that has Eternal value. The Pirority of life should be in things that advances and strengthens your salvation and walk with GOD.
Abramham was rich and Blessed in ALL Things. He is in Heaven. Lazarus the poor man, died in Poverty. He is also in Heaven.
You can choose how you want to make Heaven.
Righteousness2 you're a Gangstar. ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) I love the final part You can choose how you want to make heaven |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by gtassure: 5:31pm On May 26 |
khattab02: ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png)
Well I leave it to the God almighty to judge since he is Omnipotent, omniscient, and all the the omnis... God is not judging anything! The Bible says, "In righteousness, you shall Judge your neighbour" (Lev. 19:16) You should judge them, so you don't fall prey to them! Most of them are wolves in sheep clothing! |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by bizzibodi(m): 5:31pm On May 26 |
The question is can those rich pastors sell all their wealth donate it to the poor & live like d poor...if Jesus commanded them to do so? 1 Like |
Re: Wealthy Pastors Flying Private Jets Will Find It Difficult Making Heaven! by kppo(m): 5:35pm On May 26 |
Daejumong: Rich Pastors and Christians will find it difficult making heaven !!!
Matthew 19:23-24 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, âTruly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.â
Why did Jesus say this? Letâs look at the preceding verses?
16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, âTeacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?â
17 âWhy do you ask me about what is good?â Jesus replied. âThere is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.â
18 âWhich ones?â he inquired.
Jesus replied, ââYou shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,âand âlove your neighbor as yourself.â
20 âAll these I have kept,â the young man said. âWhat do I still lack?â
21 Jesus answered, âIf you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.â
22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, âTruly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.â
This rich young man was a child of God faithfully keeping his commandments just like many Christians and Pastors today and he was so confident of his stance in God and asked Jesus what he could do to get eternal life! When Jesus told him to sell ALL his properties and GIVE TO THE POOR and then follow him, he walked away Sad!
As a pastor or Christian flying private jets, driving expensive cars and living a life of luxury, Jesus is saying, Sell All and give to the poor and follow him! Jesus said to attain perfection and build treasure in heaven u must do this! This appears difficult and unfair to rich Christians? The disciples thought so as well. Letâs see their reaction in the verses that followed:
25 When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, âWho then can be saved?â
26 Jesus looked at them and said, âWith man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
Jesus explained that it may look difficult naturally but with Godâs help it is possible!
We can invariably conclude from the teachings of Christ here that if you are a pastor living a life of luxury, flying jets and helicopters and some of your members are poor , heaven will be difficult to make for you! These are words directly from the mouth of Jesus who will decide whether we make heaven! His words are superior to any prophet, king , preacher or apostle in the Bible or in contemporary times! Nice write-up Daejumong. I also wonder sometimes why this portion of scripture (Matthew 19:23-24) is often overlooked. In Luke 16:19-31, a rare view of the afterlife is given. The rich one went to hell, and the poor one went to heaven SOLELY because he was poor. Jesus said in Luke 12:15, "...a man's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." There seems to be a shift in the New Testament to the simple things in life and not the accumulation of wealth and possessions. |