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| Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 5:43am On Sep 02, 2015 |
Two years ago, several pictures went viral. No, not Kaz’s nude photos. They were photos of a popular televangelist’s palatial residence. The house, built in the lush green fields of Runda looked every bit the palace, complete with an outdoor swimming pool, a lawn and an outdoor gazebo that is easily what some people call home. The pastor in question was also said to be driving a top-of the Range SUV, and basically living the life of a Saudi Prince. In a newspaper interview on a day before Valentine’s Day about two years ago, the couple posed in their expensive Harley Davidson bikes. They were looking all lovey dovey as they narrated how they race against each other in their bikes. Never mind a second hand Harley Davidson bike retails for nothing less than Sh 1 Million. How times have changed! Pastors are no longer the broke Men of God who drove old, smoky rickety, jalopies. They are no longer the sweat-smelling men who would walk miles from home to home, praying for the sick, braving the swelting January heat and harsh chilly July weather. They are no longer the humble men of God who who exuded utter patience with their flock, praying reverently for them, without expecting anything in return. Pastor’s homes are no longer the refuge for stranded flock who would walk in unannounced for a free meal or a place to crash for a night or two. They are heavily guarded mansions deemed ‘no-go-zones’ for anyone without an invite. Pastor today are little kings with cronies who worship the ground they walk on; living in little kingdoms where nobody can dare question their word. Their homes- palatial homes are big enough to be churches, their cars can be sold to educate 100 children for a whole year and their salaries can feed six families for an entire year. Their children drive the latest cars, shop with credit cards and hang out in the best restaurants in town. They also study abroad, because even the most expensive local schools are too cheap for them. Their wives are little queens with numerous servants at their beck and call. Being pastor’s wife is no longer the calling it used to be, but a title. A title to be revered and worshipped. They wine and dine in exclusive golf clubs in the city, catch them dead sharing a meal you normal people who bankroll their lives. At this point, I would like to remind you about Jesus. Jesus, as we know Him, was the meek Messiah born in a manger, raised in a carpenter’s household, walked with 12 normal chaps and rode on a borrowed donkey on his last journey to Jerusalem. He was a humble bloke who loved to hang out with children, prostitutes, failures, widows and lepers. He walked miles to preach the Gospel, multiplied fish and bread for his flock and ate after everyone had eaten to their fill. Forget the fact that he was the Son of the Most High; this bloke called Jesus would go for holiday in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights without food, praying, fasting and connecting with his maker. When this guy Jesus was about to die and then ascend to heaven, he gave his disciples an assignment. He told the ‘Go ye!” (Mark 16:15) which says: “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” The idea was for His disciples to follow in the footsteps of Christ, to preach the word of God, heal the sick, and exorcise demons until their time on earth is done. Their duty was simple but tough, to be fishers of men, and lead the flock to Christ. But what did they do? They started well, I won’t lie. Until they discovered that the flock was not only lost, but desperate as well. Then they began taking advantage of the flock. Asking them to pay for prayers, taxing them for healing miracles. They forgot their summum bonum (their highest good, their best example) Jesus Christ and started to love the world and its trappings. I daresay pastors, bishops, apostles…anyone who purports to be a Man of the Cloth should not and must not live a life of luxury and extravagance. If your Pastor is the kind that lives the life of a Saudi Prince, then you, my friend are in the wrong church. If securing an appointment with your pastor will take longer than securing an appointment with the president, then you should leave that church. Oh, and if you fear your pastor more than you fear God, then why are we even having this conversation? If these men of God, who cannot wine and dine with their flock, but have lunch at exclusive clubs with God knows who, are truly men of God, then they should follow the example of Christ to the letter. The hallmark of Christ’s ministry was humility and modesty. I mean, Christ was the Son of the God. He would have chosen to be born in a palace rather than a manger. He would have chosen 12 princes rather than 12 normal chaps to be his disciples. He would have smacked hard the prostitutes that came to him, but he loved them and accepted them and told them their sins were forgiven. Heck, he would have wined and dined with the kings and not waste time with normal people who cannot buy enough wine at their weddings! He would have used chariots instead of a borrowed donkey on his journey to Jerusalem. Think of it, if Jesus had a dollar for every miracle he performed, how rich would he be? But guess what, He did not! Why? Because ministry is not about an individual, but about the Gospel. It is not about lavish lifestyles, choppers, ranger rover sports, palatial Runda home and limousines (Wake up, Prophet Owuor) but about the Gospel. It’s impact. The people who accept Christ. The sick healed. Children prayed for. The blind who see for the first time. The criminals who change their ways. The prostitutes who return to their first love (not you, Pst Njoroge). The people delivered. It is not about the money (Wake up, Pastor Kanyari), it is about the love. The solace. The healing. So next time you are in church and your pastor boasts how he was on holiday in London with his wife, ask him how he feels about fasting for 40 days and 40 nights. https://njokichege./2013/09/16/why-pastors-must-not-live-in-extravagance/ 2 Likes
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| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Nobody: 5:48am On Sep 02, 2015 |
We have them plenty in Nigeria, No names tho |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by fromnigeria(m): 5:49am On Sep 02, 2015 |
Only God Can Judge Us--Pac |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by BeeBeeOoh(m): 5:57am On Sep 02, 2015 |
It is only in Nigeria that pastors will dry ur pocket in d name of "tapping blessings & multiple offerings.. |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by DickDastardly(m): 6:29am On Sep 02, 2015 |
"nuff of dem steal in the name of da Lord
Dem a tell nuff lie but holdin my in a cloud
Using the name of the Lord in vain
While de people in de ghetto, feel nuff pain" Tupac Shakur...1937 |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Nobody: 6:38am On Sep 02, 2015 |
I dont like people telling others how to live. pastor goes around begging, you complain, pastor is rich and has a comfortable life, you complain. When will people learn to start minding their business? How a pastor decides to spent his money is not your business. Make your own and spend it the way you want. Simple. Pastors are not the reason africa is poor, the govts are. Channel your anger to the govts and leave the pastors to live in peace. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by kossyablaze(m): 6:40am On Sep 02, 2015 |
The winners papa o! 2 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by buzquet(m): 6:55am On Sep 02, 2015 |
Nigeria pastors exempted |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by achinaboy(m): 7:50am On Sep 02, 2015 |
is about time we stop blaming the pastors, we should blame ourselves for not reading the word of God, if you know the word of God, you will never be a mugu to any pastor, most people thinks that the jehova witness are not normal, I guess they knows what they are doing. just passing by 2 Likes |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Heavenly102: 8:51am On Sep 02, 2015 |
Why don't worshippers demand to see the financial books of the Church and see where the money is going, the tithes and offerings are for soul-winning not for pastors to get rich on 1 Like |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Jeromejnr(m): 9:45am On Sep 02, 2015 |
masterchi: Seconded. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Nobody: 9:57am On Sep 02, 2015 |
What a wonderfully written article though I will not advocate for preachers of the gospel to go around smelling without practising good personal hygiene  But the truth is that the majority of these so called MOG aka pastors are after the people because of their $$$$. Wait for their money loving supporters to start supporting this gross evil and wickedness. The hypocrites keep promising the reward of heaven to their poor followers on earth while making a paradise for themselves on earth, hypocrites !! They should do what Jesus commanded, sell all their |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by spencerwilliams(m): 10:39am On Sep 02, 2015 |
Good writeup @op,the truth is that pastors nd preachers of this age have missed it,but they still bring up reasons to justify their extravagant lifestyle for them to continue deceiving the flocks of Christ.No wonder Jesus told peter "loveth me more than these"three good times he asked peter that almost got him iritated,and jesus said "FEED MY LAMBS".Now the question is:Are the preachers of today really feeding the flocks or have they abandoned the flocks and turned their belly? May GOD help us. |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by tpiander: 12:01pm On Sep 02, 2015 |
masterchi: |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by tpiander: 12:03pm On Sep 02, 2015 |
Op Thou shall not covet. If you must covet, then earnestly desire the gifts of God. |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 3:31pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
masterchi: There is every reason to be concerned when only the pastas are getting filthy rich by the day. This is charity mullah for heaven sake! Take youur church Negro, Tell us how much your church burns on your pasta vis a vis how much they burn on charity |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 3:32pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
tpiander:God bless you sir for this revelation. Only the Negro with the purse waxes fatter by the day. |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 3:35pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
spencerwilliams: This concept of superstars is totally foreign and under 100 years young. They will tell you it's a 'new' revelation but it aint. Holy Spirit spoke about it 1900 years ago 2 Peter 2:3 King James Version (KJV) 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. And long before this, Jesus said you should give what you have received freely |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 3:37pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
frosbel2: You can bet the richer they be, the less charity they engage in. Paul aggressively collected charity yet when it came to his own rights as a minister, he forfeited this. Am looking for that minister who works so as not to burden others. They are as rare as a Taliban US President 1 Like |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 3:39pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
Heavenly102:Actually, the richer them pastas, the more opaque they get. They fear the truth more than hell itself because it would liberate their sheeple |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 3:42pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
BeeBeeOoh: I have no problem with emptying my pocket for a genuine need such as an empty stomach or a naked body somewhere, but certainly to to fund another Negro's fantasies supposedly so I can receive a 100 fold Ever wondered if the hundredfold really wokrs, why do these pastas keep coming to your for more? Shouldn't they have reaped enough already? |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 3:43pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
fromnigeria: So, why was Pac whining about police brutality instead of letting God judge?  |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 3:45pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
Bishopmayowa: The last place you want to look for a genuine example of prosperity gospel results is in a pasta. Them negroes prosper off your seed whether you reap or not. And worse, they don't have to wait seed-time/harvest-time nonsense coz they reap instantly!  |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Nobody: 3:55pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
vooks:the pastors are not the only ones getting filty rich. There are so many rich people who trace their wealth to the teachings of these pastors. Most of these pastors dnt even get salary from their church. so many churches in Nigeria burn so much on charity, They wont advertise so you wont know about it. And they wont even count to you becos of ur bias. Finally the church is not the govt, the church dont drill oil, the church dont mine gold or coal or whatever, the govt does so let the govt play her role and when they fail blame them dont blame the pastors |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 4:02pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
masterchi: There are equally many satanists and pagans who have prospered immensely without ever hearing about seed nonsense. It's all probabilities Negro. Out of a pool of say 200 needy suckaz, a few will get out of the rut. Jesus commanded us to do charity. Cornelius was heard for charity among others. Maybe you should write to Him and advise him to 'correct' scriptures because we now have social security  |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Nobody: 4:16pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
vooks:who told you that churches are not involved in charity? giving is not compulsory. funny thing is with or without your money, God keeps blessing these pastors. |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 4:21pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
masterchi:Whether they are into charity or not, living like a p!mp off poor negroes' sweat is blasphemous Whose precedence are they following? Certainly not Jesus' nor the apostles or ANYBODY for that matter for over 1900 years of Christianity. |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Nobody: 4:40pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
vooks:so your problem now is no longer charity? And poor negros...ok. guy you know nothing about following Jesus and his examples. |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by vooks: 6:33pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
masterchi:Walk me through your church's annual budget. How much of the collections is charity? Chances are you have NEVER seen the books of accounts because they don't exist |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Nobody: 8:35pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
vooks:sorry boss. Every member of my church has access to the financial details of the church, we usually have annual account and general meeting. so many churches have theirs too. there Is sooo much you dont know and ur bias wont allow you humble urself and learn. I pity ur state. BTW the primary responsibility of the church is not charity. 1 Like |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Nobody: 11:14pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
How many preachers are in fact living in affluence? Do you know how many pastors there are all over the world? You pick up on a tiny few and run around screaming and labelling. Do you know that many pastors basically run their church with what they earn from secular jobs? What about those that are posted to villages? By the way, how many souls have you won? How many times do you deny yourself food for days because you are groaning in prayer for people who are in their homes eating? How many times do you deny yourself sleep to pray for others through the night? How many times do you leave the comfort of your room and go to church to pass the night praying for others? Critics who do nothing in GOD'S house! Go to bed! |
| Re: Why Pastors Must Not Live In Extravagance by Jeromejnr(m): 11:19pm On Sep 03, 2015 |
PastorOsamede: Tell them Sir, They don't know the sacrifices those pastors have made, but instead they just sit down at home watch TV, go to cinemas and think they can criticize pastors because God has blessed those pastors with money. Hypocrites abound. 1 Like |
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