I know a Christian who's a billionaire through owning bet9ja shops.

SOJOSEPH:
Abraham was a friend of God and was the richest even during famine. He eventually made the heaven according to Bible

He wasn't a Christian though or a preacher, applies to David and Solomon too.
Moses, wasn't a Christian too but he was a preacher, and d moment he became a preacher he left d wealth he grew up with and went with nothing.
Can u name a wealthy preacher in the Bible?

First you must ask yourself if the devil, Jesus, Satan actually exist, if you cannot prove it your entire argument is stupid!

Rozz:
why do people believe that true Christianity is attached to poverty,i mean you must be poor before you can become a true Christian.Where was it written?smh

You probably don't know your bible. Do you remember that saying that it's easier for an elephant to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go to heaven?
Look at the Ten Commandments. If you really follow the Christian principles, it will be almost impossible to become a billionaire, especially in Nigeria. Almost every Nigerian billionaire that I know of, attained that level by participating in the looting of the Nigerian treasury.

enemona90:
Ask T.D Jakes, Bishop E.A Adeboye, Bishop Oyedepo etc for this rethorical question

T. D. Jakes is not a billionaire.

Wealth is not a crime, just that it comes with a price, for those who are ready to pay it... Christians being billionaire is realistic but don't forget, christian is just a title for anyone who has background of probably a christian home or any... There are Christians that are part of the ogboni confraternity.

I mean and they go to church every Sunday, To leave righteous you can acquire wealth to a good satisfaction that wouldn't lead to sin.. Don't forget our duty on earth here, is not to lay up treasures here alone but in Heaven. And also you can be blessed and favoured till you climb the ladder to being a billionaire legitimately...

Be ready to have visitations from occultist, because you're been watch

Vanderandrew:
Can a genuine Christian become a billionaire without cutting corners, engaging in shady deals, following the world system, selling his soul to the devil for wealth.

Remember we are not of this world and we must not crave for the things of this world. Even Satan tried to tempt Jesus saying if He bow to him, he will give him the kingdoms of this world but Jesus replied Satan with it is written, thou shalt worship the Lord your God and only him shall thou serve. (Luke 4:

We may claim there are Christian billionaires but you don't know how they got their wealth, you don't know whether they cut corners or engage in shady deals, corruption, cocaine business, kidnapping to acquire their wealth.

Yonce:



A genuine Christian cannot be a billionaire.

There's too much poverty, hunger and class discrepancies in the world for someone who considers himself/herself an ethical genuine Christian to comfortably refer to themselves as a billionaire.

Wealth needs to be distributed.

so I guess your answer to the Op is NO

bestabigaelever:
No
Even if a genuine Christian has alot of money, he/she will give it out to the poor

Very true. A Christian can be rich and comfortable.. But to have excess wealth is almost impossible for a genuine christian.. The holy spirit would fight with him till he gives our to the poor.
Jesus said.. It's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to inherit heaven..

Cos a genuine christian would never be infatuated with wealth to the point of loving his wealth.. Such would never make heaven cos his love for the world would overshadow his commitments. A genuine christian would want to shed all cos he would hate pride and flamboyance and be humble like christ was

executive12:


Give us Nigerian examples that we are familiar with.

I don't do name-dropping.

whytediamond:
Source: Wikipedia

John Davison Rockefeller Sr. (July 8, 1839 – May 23, 1937) was an American business magnate and philanthropist. He is widely considered the wealthiest American of all time and the richest person in modern history.

I never knew he was a generous and kind soul except when dealing with competition of course.

Muyiwaipere:


So if God see Say that riches would kill you or stop you from serving him would he give it to you?


But one thing for sure ...SO FAR you are serving God wholeheartedly ...YOU WILL NEVER LACK

I have seen many who fall under this category wallowing in penury... I'm being factual now. A typical religious person must be sentinel.. make we no argue that one.

Of course OP. The Bible is filled with righteous men who were extremely wealthy during their days.

Men like Abraham

Isaac (Nations came to make treaty with one man due to his wealthy)

Job (Bible recorded him as the wealthiest man in the East)

Joseph of Arimathea (A follower and friend of Jesus. He even contributed his tomb for Jesus' burial). One thing you must know about the Jews is that wealthy men prepare their tomb while alive.

Several others are numerous to mention .

In present times, many wealthy businessmen and innovators are Christians.

John D Rockefeller Considered the richest man in the present age. Founder of Standard Oil. He monopolised the oil business.

Dale Carnegie

The list is endless. However, you must note that wealthy doesn't just mean money.

It must be accompanied with peace of mind, good health and a loving family. That is when you can say one is truly wealthy.

Anyone that follows the Biblical principles will attain all these things provided he seeks God and His kingdom first.

Happy Sunday

efembaba:
Absolutely it's possible. But we don't measure our value by the abundance of the things we have.. There are a number of Christian billionaires in history. The richest man ever in midern history, John D Rockefeller was a Christian

Was John D. Rockefeller a genuine Christian? He was one of the 'Robber Barons'.

Yonce:



A genuine Christian cannot be a billionaire.

There's too much poverty, hunger and class discrepancies in the world for someone who considers himself/herself an ethical genuine Christian to comfortably refer to themselves as a billionaire.

Wealth needs to be distributed.

Jesus said the poor you would always have with you and dined with the so called ungodly rich.
Poverty is a mindset and not an inescapable reality.

SharonLoveth:


Is there any hatred speech therein?

"Be it unto thine hand maiden according to your words" or something like that were once spoken in the scriptures. People tend to become what is expected of them. Expect good and so shall it be. Expect conflict and it shall be so.

"When you look at a thing differently, that thing you look at itself begins to change."

Words from chrono crusade.

BABANGBALI:
Yes! All igbo billionaires are Christians

The op did not say Christians. He said genuine Christians.

This one is very strong oooo ,Hmmm! A Christian becoming a Billionaire .May not be all that easy ooo

I've never seen a dump write up like this one, seems to me this na APC write up because from start to finish there's nothing worth comprehending.

The minds of poor people in Nigeria or generally Africa, thinks that you can't be rich unless you are corrupt or sold your soul to the devil.


Hahahahah you people need to change abeg, those people hustle hard to make their money and you thinking that they're corrupt, start hustling hard and make your own money because that's the only way you can start thinking right.


I come in peace.

MicheyJ1:
Waiting for Islamabad people to comment when we are not allowed to comment on their threads.

abi ooo it's just being partisan we need give the mod a whip to reset him

executive12:


Was John D. Rockefeller a genuine Christian? He was one of the 'Robber Barons'.

His desire to create wealth as a mandate from God was actually what drove him.
The term robber Baron was coined by the press of that era because they couldn't wrap their heads around one individual controlling so much wealth.
They no carry gun Rob anybody.

teemy:


If there are biblical records of those in the past being billionaires in today's terms, it surely can exist in our current time.

There should be no bias against rich folks especially if you desire to be one. You just choose the righteous path to acquiring yours and become a good examples to others that would in the future ask a similar question.

Cheers

Not possible in Nigeria. Nigeria as a country, is a huge criminal enterprise. If you want to stay upright and follow strict Christian principles in Nigeria, just forget about being wealthy.
You can be a Christian and get wealthy in Nigeria, but you can't be a genuine Christian and get wealthy in Nigeria.

Yes a genuine Christian can be a billionaire even in this country I have seen quite a number .If you go back to the scripture what class would you put Joseph? that pratically took control of Egypt and the world.if you have a good idea or innovation that the world can buy of why won't u reap the wealth of the gentiles?

kushe:

Jesus said the poor you would always have with you and dined with the so called ungodly rich.
Poverty is a mindset and not an inescapable reality.

Poverty is not a mindset.
Poverty is many people's reality.
Poverty is what many disadvantaged individuals are born into.
Poverty is what said individuals try their best to escape.
Poverty is the result of a failed system designed to keep the disadvantaged. . . disadvantaged so the children of the elite who benefit from the system don't have to compete for opportunities.

Poverty is not a mindset, it is an inescapable reality for many of the world's population.

Taye4j:


There is a big difference between being a good man and knowing God. Being a good man doesn't mean you have those blessings that are reserved for His children.

He said ' no one comes to the father except through me'. He is the only key to those Abrahamic blessings.

Those that know their God shall be strong and do exploit.

God fearing men, good men, strong Christians, whatever you call them.


Their rewards are in heaven. Not on Earth.

Wesely01:


Whats your classification of been a Billionaire??

I thought it was clear what being a billionaire means. It means that the person's net worth is more than One Billion dollars (definitely not naira).

SharonLoveth:


Disrespectful!!! Ehyah Grandpa RIP to you In Advance.. Bye

Probably you are older than me, but because my words and insights elude you, you now think i am your grandpa's age.
I am not your grandpa sorry to disappoint you, probably he is dead and gone, may his gentle soul RIP.
i was only trying to say you where disrespectful to other religions and people who are not christains in your previous comment and not to me.
You dont owe me anything not even respect but you owe yourself 'understanding', bc understanding makes or mar a man.

Now you understand....you are welcome!

Yes cos silver and gold belongs to God,


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executive12:


You probably don't know your bible. Do you remember that saying that it's easier for an elephant to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go to heaven?
Look at the Ten Commandments. If you really follow the Christian principles, it will be almost impossible to become a billionaire, especially in Nigeria. Almost every Nigerian billionaire that I know of, attained that level by participating in the looting of the Nigerian treasury.

Mark 10:25 was probably referring to trusting in riches and not just being rich(Prob 11:28)
Jesus also said that it is possible for rich men to enter into God's kingdom two verses down (Mark 10:27)

Are billionaire pastors Oyedepo, Adeboye and Oyakihlome not genuine christains?

It is actually very hard to see one

kushe:
With all due respect,this mindset is mediocre.

Keep quiet if you don't have any useful contribution to make. Contradict what I said or keep mute.
Can you mention one Nigerian billionaire that can beat his or her chest and publicly claim to have gotten his billions without cutting corners?