I would give BOTH MY ARMS to hear what the apostle Paul would say to this huckster as well as everyone else invloved in the so-called "Faith" movement.
Nick...i want both your arms. Because I know that Paul himself would have no problem with the 1 million dollar gift. In fact, he would have sent people to each pastor not only telling them to give, but to do it with a good heart. This is cleary demonstrated in 2 Corinthians Chapter 9. Paul also says whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows generously (lavishly) will also reap generously. Read this chapter.....you CANNOT outgive God. Its a matter of the heart of the giver. If I...the Giver....give someone a gift because the Lord has instructed me to do so, and I do this with a cheerful heart, isn't it then a gift unto the Lord? Of course it is.
Keep your arms Nick...God's love for you is great. His faithfulness to you lasts forever.
Your post draws a sad picture of what Christendom has devolved to. When people of average income, (15-100 a year) can excuse these millionaires. The word said there would be times like these. I want to ask permission to use your quote in some Biblical discernment Bible studies and sermons if you don't mind. It encapsulates what the Church (universal) has sunk to.
Paul not only would not condone this excessive giving to an ALREADY multi-millionaire, but he would not even acknowledge this teacher of cheap grace and lust-driven prosperity hype, false prophesying, unsound, cold blooded liar as a child of God. These are the ones Paul wept over as enemies of the cross (total death to self) in Phil 3:18.
WOW!! That sounds so Godly. Seems as though you may be harboring a little bitterness there...
Read your comment outloud to yourself and see if this sounds Godly to you...
Jus sayin'...
I Believe that when we send Joyce Myer or Dollar money..We are sending it for the use of helping people or saving souls.
We are not sending it so they can have million dollar houses and
hundred thousand dollar cars.
If that is what they want they should have a show and a offering just for that- CALL IT PLEASE HELP ME BY ANOTHER MANSION.
Why dont they do that because you know that would not work.
You need to find a real church close to you and give your money there..read the bible and learn how to give..The Bible saids You will know my people by the fruits..
Becarefull-stick to A Pastor that makes 50,000 a year..
At the most 100,000!
No pastor should make a Million dollars a year-PLEASE!
Remenber Build up your treasure in Heaven Not on the earth!-
Sometime you have to feed alot of fake poor people to get to the real poor people. Let God deal with that-God Bless
Give me a break. iam a proud christian women who watches, learns and follows Joyce Meyer, Creflow dollar ministries and many many others. THEY WORK FOR THE CREATER OF THIS WORLD. everyone can prosper the same way. How is ur relationship with GOD how much do you trust GOD how much do you rely on GOD or do you rely on this world what this government says READ THE BIBLE FOR UR SELVES if your not lead to TITHE to these ministries then dont. anyways it all maters what is in YOUR HEART WHEN U TITHE OR GIVE TO ANYONE. GOD KNOWS THE HEARTS OF ALL MEN AND WOMEN NO ONE CAN FOOL GOD. IT IS NOT UP TO US TO JUDGE ANYONE.
Can you please show me in the bible were christians are obligated to pay tithes.. i have read the bible over and over and cannot find any scripture to support Christians paying tithes.. Heb 7: 5-18 explains that tithes were paid to the levites in the manner of Melchizedec.. and went on to explain that since we have a change of high priest there is also a change from the decrees and laws that govern the nation of Israel.. verse 18 plainly states that we are not under obligation to carry out the law because it is weak and ineffective.. the bible teaches that we are under grace not law.. so why do churches still teach their members that they must pay tithes.. Paul said that eace one must give what they resolve in their hearts not out of compulsion because God loves a cheerful giver.. Christians never paid tithes they gave voluntarily what they can afford.. teaching that tithing is for christians is a BIG FAT LIE and not suported in scripture
There are two systems of tithing...under the old testament law in Malachi 3:1-15
#1- Under the law you are cursed with a curse, however, we've been redeemed from the curse and are not under "obligation" to tithe because of what Jesus did for all of us.
Now if you will look at verse 10...this verse clearly states that if you bring all your tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me herewith, saith the Lord of host, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of host.
And all nations shall call you blessed...and you can continue through verse 15.
Now I will point out #2- This is the ONLY place in the Bible where the Lord not only ask you to test him...but he will pour out a BLESSING on you more than you need...
NOW, you ask yourself this question...would you not want Him to pour out a blessing and rebuke the devourer for your sakes...not based out of fear for not tithing (which means a tenth of your income) but love to give a tithe to THANK GOD FOR ALL THAT HE HAS BLESSED YOU WITH! Let me make a bold statement here...if you are tithing out of fear or obligation driven from your church...KEEP YOUR MONEY! Because it's a total waste! God loves a cheerful giver not a regretful or hesitant giver...
No, you aren't "obligated" to tithe...it is a pleasure to tithe...I GET to give to God because I love him and its out of love that I show my appreciation for what He has done in our family life. That is the attitude of gratitude. If your motive behind giving to a church or ministry in based out of selfishness or greed...keep your money...because the seed you gave was wasted because of bad motive...you'll never gain ground with an outlook like this. Praying you find the path of discovery on the TRUTH on tithing and will be blessed as our family has been because we love to tithe and offer up a "thank you" gift back to God for giving us all He has!!
Good luck and God Bless! OH & TITHING IN NOOOOT A BIG FAT LIE! **News Flash**
You my friend have been misled, misinformed or flat out lied to...
Also, in Genesis 14:20 Abraham won the battle...And he gained all possessions from that king and Abraham gave tithes of all out of love to Melchizedek because he was the high priest at that time...based from research I've been doing and being taught....
Gen 28-22 Jacob gave the tenth back to God...based out of love...NOT LAW. This was hundreds of years before the law...
Just a Bible reading, everyday in growth mode, Christian friend looking to offer up any information that may lead you on a path of true discovery.
God Bless!
Can you please show me in the bible were christians are obligated to pay tithes.. i have read the bible over and over and cannot find any scripture to support Christians paying tithes.. Heb 7: 5-18 explains that tithes were paid to the levites in the manner of Melchizedec.. and went on to explain that since we have a change of high priest there is also a change from the decrees and laws that govern the nation of Israel.. verse 18 plainly states that we are not under obligation to carry out the law because it is weak and ineffective.. the bible teaches that we are under grace not law.. so why do churches still teach their members that they must pay tithes.. Paul said that eace one must give what they resolve in their hearts not out of compulsion because God loves a cheerful giver.. Christians never paid tithes they gave voluntarily what they can afford.. teaching that tithing is for christians is a BIG FAT LIE and not suported in scripture
I think Bro. Dollar's answers were very good. People seem to think that ministers should be broken down to a humble nothing and broke in their finances, only able to make it from paycheck to paycheck and eating the crumbs of others. When they are, people automatically judge them and say they aren't doing something right or they wouldn't be in such a financial tight. Then when they believe God for the best and are blessed such as these are, then folks automatically say they are thieving from the poor. My question to all those who are looking for ghosts and are constantly critizing ministers of God, where is that fine line to be drawn so that the constant harrassment stops and you're destructive appetite is satisfied? How much for them is too much or to little?
Kenneth Copeland does NOT need another million dollars. There are kids & older adults starving & homeless. Why don't they take up an offering to help more of these people? As of now, I quit giving to anyone else outside of my church & one other place. As far as I'm
concerned, our money has been mis-spent. Is anyone else out there, going to "wise up"??
"Wise Up"???? You don't seem wise yourself, how do you know that the million he received won't go to help others that follows GOD's word? To give is to receive..I think people need to open there spiritual eyes and ears and realize that there is a spiritual war in the world and the devil has most of you captive. GOD has promises for all, and the all that don't use it would speak as you do so its very clear your into religion and not realationship...you should study your bible and stop following people
Cause if the money was being used for good of the people he wont be flying around in multi million dollar jets and wont have various multi million dollar homes.. he would not be investigated by the gov't for fraud.. and when being investigated he would have nothing to hide.. he refuses to tell the investigators his salary..or show them all of his books.. he would not be sued for fraud by another ministry for fraud..if he was honest..
All of the haters out there...
News flash** You can't out give God...plain and simple he's reaping what he sows...and first of all, it depends on WHO is doing the investigation. Only the IRS has total access to someones income...soooo who or what investigation team is requesting his income? Police or the IRS??? MEDIA interviewer???? HA! I wouldn't tell them that my dog took a dump in my back yard let alone my income...PLEASE.....
god has promises for everybody so shame on you ones that cant get that million dollar prayers and dreams answerd creflo led me rigt into a blessing and i blessed my pastor now he speaks prosperity in our church and rebuilded our church
I do not support any tele evangelist!
I send my hard earned donations - not tithes - to the little ministries that ate working on a shoe string to help the hungry for food and those hungry for God. I see giving to the BIG ministries as people as a form of "hero worship" and my hero is JESUS. Come out of the system and get to know only Jesus, not psesonalities.
This comment is directed to all of the tele evangelists, some do good work, but most misuse our money.
It is no wonder that the who do not know Jesus do not trust us!! do
Who exactly is going to condemn a minister for being poor? Not anyone around here. So who in the world are you talking about?
And here's the fine line you ask for: don't get rich through fraudulent activities and by perverting the gospel, and I'm pretty sure the Door folks will leave you alone.
I AGREE WITH YOU WHOLLY. PASTOR DOLLAR IS A MAN OF GOD. GOD DON'T WANT HIS CHILDREN TO BEG FOR BREAD. I TRY TO WATCH HIM EVERY MORNING SO THAT I CAN TO GET INSPIRED. I'M WAITNG ON MY BREAKTHROUGH THAT PASTOR DOLLAR HAS PROPHESIED. PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE LIKE DAVID,ABRAHAM, LOT AND A FEW MORE WERE RICH. THEY HAD MAIDSERVANT AND MANSERVANT AND GOLD AND SILVER AND CATTLES AND YOU NAMES IT, SO WHY CAN'T WE HAVE IT WITHOUT BEING RIDICULE? PRAISE GOD AND BE BLESSED\\\\\\\\////////
Nothing short of jail is good enough for these guys. What a contrast of the life of our Lord and the life these deceivers lead. May God have mercy on them for theirs is the judgement of the lord.
Amen to the above comment! God knows if they are doing wrong and HE will deal with it. The Bible says TOUCH NOT MY ANOINTED ONES, so u better be careful. It is a scary thing to find yourself in the path of an angry god.
The Prosperity Preachers passed the hat for a millionaire??? They are shameless scam artists bilking millions of dollars from poor folks through their pyramid Ponzi scheme!! Why don't they sell Amway to make their money - at least it's more honest than trying to sell their demonized version of the Gospel!
maybe spending over 23,000 dollars for a toliet commode is a bit much but you know what this isn't about any of these ministers its not about you or me . This is a trick or ploy of satan to attack the kingdom of God and all these people who are attacking these people are just tools for the emeny of God. How many souls have been won by these people. no one ever says anything about the pope who wears a crown worth millions and is so heavy he can't
keep his head straight. yeh they take vows of proverty but they live like kings and queens and who mislead people more than the catholics . why dont you ask them to open up their books and see whose cheating who.
These pimps preach a "twisted" inaccurate gospel. If you got saved under one of these ministries, please make sure you are saved. They "sell" a fake jesus and he is not the Jesus of the Bible.
Why do the prosperity idiots ALWAYS say that the rest of us are condemning preachers to be poor. Where'd the middle of the road? Why can't they just have a $150,000 house....that's way more than I have. I don't mind if they have a nice car, house, etc. But this rock star life has made them all change to be completely focused on money and not God.
Satan has these ministers by the brain, and it needs to be taken down. The kingdom of these prosperity pimps IS satan's kingdom...NOT GODS.
So where in the Bible does it say you can only have a 150k dollar home? Have you read the Bible all the way through? Do you understand Him and know Him? He is bigger than 150k dollar houses. Why shouldn't a man of God live "like a rockstar"? Where in the Bible does it limit a person's wealth to a certain degree or number if you are to be used as an instrument of God?
Please read the Bible before putting limitations on God. He cannot be outgiven!
2 Corinthians Chapter 9
A man of God should live like Jesus lived. He did not seek after earthly pleasures. He was only here to win souls for the Kingdom of God and die for our sins. He would not be driving around in a Royce; neither would the disciples...
Phillipians 2:6-8 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; 7) but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8)and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Dear anonymous, My heart breaks for you for it is you that has been decieved. Let us closely examine what you are saying here. The subject of these discussions is Creflo Dollar whom you have somehow grouped with un named others and classified as "pimps" You claim that he is twisting the gospel and "selling" a fake jesus. In order for you to know this you would first have to have personal knowledge of the Word of God and a personal relationship with the real Jesus. You accuse him (Creflo Dollar) of twisting Scripture but dont bother to tell us which Scriptures and how he twisted them. You go on to accuse him of "selling" a fake jesus, Whom are you claiming he sold it too and for what reason do you claim it to be "fake"? Should anyone join in agreement with you to condemn him of the crimes you cannot name? Are you accusing him in the name of Jesus? Is God speaking through you and calling his children "Pimps" and "Idiots" I think not. You say you have nothing against people that teach the Word being prosperous as long as their house doesnt cost over 150,000. You give the impression of being generous here because a 150,000 house is way more than you have. Did God or his Word tell you to recognize a man of God by the home he lived in or the car that he drives? Do you ever wonder why a 150,000 house is WAY more than you have. Did God say " I will halfway bless those who dilegently seek me"? You better brace yourself for this last one. You have claimed that Creflo Dollars ministry is from Satan. You claim that people he led to the Lord are not saved and will perish. Do you realize what you have done? If Creflo Dollar IS of the Lord and if he has EVER led anyone to Jesus through the Holy Spirit, you have then just taken the works of the Holy Spirit and attributed them to Satan. YOU HAVE JUST COMMITED BLASPHEMY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!! May God have mercy on your soul!!
There will be many that come in His name. They will heal the sick, cast out devils, etc., but He will say, "Depart from me, I know ye not ye workers of iniquity." God will allow souls to be saved by preaching the Word, but it does not necessarily mean that the person preaching the Word is of God. Many false prophets will arise in the last days. We are near the end... BEWARE! I hope you have oil in your lamps. Worship the Creator and not the creature!!!
PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT BELEIVERS IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE BLESSINGS GOD BESTOWS UPON HIS CHILDREN. GODS PEOPLE IN THESE LAST DAYS ARE GOING TO RISE UP AND POSSESS THE LAND. WE ARE DESTINED TO BE KINGS AND PRIESTS IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN AND NO ONE THERE IS IN POVERTY. WHAT YOU ARE WITNESSING IS THE TRUTH OF SCRIPTURE. BLESSINGS WITH PERSECUTION. BE FAIR WARNED ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO COME AGAINST THIS GROUP OF MINISTERS BECAUSE IF GOD BE FOR THEM WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD BE AGAINST THEM. YOU ARE GOING TO BRING DOWN THE WRATH OF GOD UPON YOUR HEAD AND YOUR SEED. THE ONLY THING THAT IS GOING TO COME OF THIS IS THAT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO GIVE MORE TO THEM TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT. AND WHAT YOU WILL FIND IS THAT GOD HAVE GIVEN THEM THE MATURITY AND A POWERFUL ANNOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO OVERCOME THIS AND ANY PERSECUTION IN THE FUTURE.
It appears that God is the very one who is taking these ministries down and allowing them to be exposed. I remember Joyce Meyer saying that she didn't think God would let her stand before his people and lie to them. Well, Joyce, you were right!
They are all going down and the world will be a better place without them. Then maybe people will seek God's face and want to know who HE is not how much money he can give you.
Shame on all of you who support this sham!!! These pimps are leading people to hell.
REad your bibles, Jesus spoke more against money than he did for it.
question: If whoever thinks these preachers are caught up in there riches....then who do you say that you listen to on TV that is correct? Are there any ministers that have it right? Can't wait for your responce!
You listen to God by reading the word for yourself. The bible states to rightly divide the word of truth, but you will never know what is true unless you read it for yourself.
Very well stated. I followed others too long. I was too lazy to find out for myself. I was blessed to have the very un-deserved wisdom of God that I desperately cried out for. I will tell you this...when you have a real encounter with God you realize how fake and fading this whole world is. When you have a real encounter of Jesus Christ, who by the way told us to give up what we have and follow him, you realize the monsters in the world. I don't know if these evangilist are of God or not. What I do know is that this whole world was given to the devil by Adam. It has since been his playground and we have all been pawns in the game. It will end soon. The New World Order is here via satan, the occult, Iluminati, freemasonarys and our entertainment industry. Via drugs, poisoned water we were told to drink 8 times a day, vaccines to dumb down our children, and rock music that contains spells of demons. Anyone that knows God, that has had a real encounter with the Christ knows that money is but paper that will burn with the rest of the earth.
Two prophets of God already said that some of them are going to start dropping dead behind their pulpits.
Get a grip those of you who approve of this robbery...Ananias and Sapphira did the same as these preachers who live like the kings and queens.
They sold what they had but kept back part of the price and laid it at the apostles feet.
These ministers also do the same they keep back part of the price for themselves. God doesn't see it the way some on here see it, these people do not deserve to live as they do. Their wealthy lifestyles are making people angry. It ticks me off, not that I want money myself, I am fine, but when I think of all the dear people of God who give this money to these and they use it for themselves. It is called greedy of gain.
The kingdom of God is righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, not meat and drink.
Anyone who thinks God approves of this does not know the scriptures.
But what has happened is God has sent them strong delusion that they should believe a lie and be damned for not receiving the love of the truth that they might be saved but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Why don't they hand out $10,000 each to the poor people who listen to them? Got you there! They could do it if they wanted to.
Why should they have horses and boats and gold toilets and the poor don't? It is wrong it will be punished by God.
Jesus told the rich young ruler he lacked one thing, to sell all he had and give to the poor and follow him.
They are seriously blind to their sin this is part of their punishment, when you sin and don't know it, this is bad and this is what has happened to them.
The world sees the error and they don't..sad sad sad.
Amen! The love of money is the root of all evil! People, wake up! Our reward is in Heaven, not here on this earth! Jesus told the disciples that He is going away to prepare a place for us. In His Father's house is many mansions. We do not need these earthly riches that will corrode and fade away. If you are left here to suffer the Tribulation period (AntiChrist) your houses or cars will not be able to save you then. REPENT for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!
I am sorry to say that they are not being persecuted. Biblical persecution involves being persecuted for our belief in Christ, not our pocket books. Christians ARE to be discerning and anyone who reads ALL the Bible will quickly see that these men are perveyers of a gospel not centered on Christ and who HE is but on what He can do for us. He is not an ATM in the sky and prosperity teaching caters to our American "Me" culture. When we as Christians seek first the kingdom of GOD and HIS righteousness, we will not need to center our life on what "I" have. I have listened to these preachers alot and on the suface they seem o.k., but when you listen to hear what they say about GOD it is usually in a very man-centered way. Where is repentance and the depravity of man? Where is hell and the wrath of GOD? What have happened to "evangelism"? I am afraid when it comes to the popular preachers, it is a popularity contest and whoever tickles the most ears, wins.
I totally agreee with the person's assesment that God is going to punish those of you who persecute His chosen minister's. Only those with a true realtionship with God understand the blessing bestowed upon the Mega Preachers. No one is to judge how God wants to bless His man or woman of God! Has any of you persecutors read the description in Revelations of what Heaven looks like? There's nothing impoverished about our Lord. I love to see a blessed man of God. It gives me hope. The blessings of my pastor have rolled off him and onto me. I'm too busy trying to get mine to be worried about what the man of God has. I now pursue my purpose and what God has planned for me as a result of my Mega Preacher's ministry. Elevate your minds people. There is nothing wrong with a preacher having millions especially when his ministry impacts the world around him in a major positive way. Leave my pastor alone. I am a proud member of the Potters House!
Do you really think God wants Joyce Meyer to have a $34,000 toilet while millions are dying of starvation and disease?
He does not! I am sure of that as sure as I know he sits on his throne.
Christ died for them and he wants their needs met, but when one lives in a $2,000,000.00 home and owns horses and designer clothes while many are suffering and dying, this is wrong.
These ministries are impacting the world in many a negative way ALSO, and making many people angry to see such hypocrisy.
Ask yourself this question...if you had a ministry bringing in millions of dollars in donations from dear people for whom Christ died who need healing, deliverance and jobs, etc, and you used it to make yourself rich and bought thing you do not need, then you do belong with them in your greed and blindness and utter stupidity to think God wants you sitting on a $34,000 toilet while others die without Christ.
Incredible that anyone would think God approves of this!
Show me one place Jesus ate and drank with Tiberius or Herod.
Show me one place he said he wanted the disciples to live materially wealthy and the ones they preach to to make them rich while they remained poor?
It isn't there.
I do not believe preachers should be broke. But I dont believe they should have huge homes unless they have alot of people living in the home with them.I am a Creflo Dollar Supporter We give to his church and other churches also. We pray that the right thing is done with the money and it is in Gods hands. People should be giving there tighs and offerings and let God determine who is doing right with the money everyone is judged individually.People should be looking at our government were is all our tax money going. why is it you pay tolls in states and highway taxes and 2290 and high registration and the government or state is taking money out and using it somewere else and we still have terrible roads to drive on.
There is alot of other issues we should be working on after the church through God is helping alot of people. One more thing I think the church or the government should pay off everyones mortgage.The year of jubilee. AMEN! Amen!
I have two words for all these guys (and gals)
HOLY CRAP!
As in, the stuff they're selling is (un)holy crap!
I would give BOTH MY ARMS to hear what the apostle Paul would say to this huckster as well as everyone else invloved in the so-called "Faith" movement.
Nick...i want both your arms. Because I know that Paul himself would have no problem with the 1 million dollar gift. In fact, he would have sent people to each pastor not only telling them to give, but to do it with a good heart. This is cleary demonstrated in 2 Corinthians Chapter 9. Paul also says whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows generously (lavishly) will also reap generously. Read this chapter.....you CANNOT outgive God. Its a matter of the heart of the giver. If I...the Giver....give someone a gift because the Lord has instructed me to do so, and I do this with a cheerful heart, isn't it then a gift unto the Lord? Of course it is.
Keep your arms Nick...God's love for you is great. His faithfulness to you lasts forever.
Your post draws a sad picture of what Christendom has devolved to. When people of average income, (15-100 a year) can excuse these millionaires. The word said there would be times like these. I want to ask permission to use your quote in some Biblical discernment Bible studies and sermons if you don't mind. It encapsulates what the Church (universal) has sunk to.
Paul not only would not condone this excessive giving to an ALREADY multi-millionaire, but he would not even acknowledge this teacher of cheap grace and lust-driven prosperity hype, false prophesying, unsound, cold blooded liar as a child of God. These are the ones Paul wept over as enemies of the cross (total death to self) in Phil 3:18.
WOW!! That sounds so Godly. Seems as though you may be harboring a little bitterness there...
Read your comment outloud to yourself and see if this sounds Godly to you...
Jus sayin'...
You have no respect or class, are you sure your a women or a little girl??
I Believe that when we send Joyce Myer or Dollar money..We are sending it for the use of helping people or saving souls.
We are not sending it so they can have million dollar houses and
hundred thousand dollar cars.
If that is what they want they should have a show and a offering just for that- CALL IT PLEASE HELP ME BY ANOTHER MANSION.
Why dont they do that because you know that would not work.
You need to find a real church close to you and give your money there..read the bible and learn how to give..The Bible saids You will know my people by the fruits..
Becarefull-stick to A Pastor that makes 50,000 a year..
At the most 100,000!
No pastor should make a Million dollars a year-PLEASE!
Remenber Build up your treasure in Heaven Not on the earth!-
Sometime you have to feed alot of fake poor people to get to the real poor people. Let God deal with that-God Bless
Give me a break. iam a proud christian women who watches, learns and follows Joyce Meyer, Creflow dollar ministries and many many others. THEY WORK FOR THE CREATER OF THIS WORLD. everyone can prosper the same way. How is ur relationship with GOD how much do you trust GOD how much do you rely on GOD or do you rely on this world what this government says READ THE BIBLE FOR UR SELVES if your not lead to TITHE to these ministries then dont. anyways it all maters what is in YOUR HEART WHEN U TITHE OR GIVE TO ANYONE. GOD KNOWS THE HEARTS OF ALL MEN AND WOMEN NO ONE CAN FOOL GOD. IT IS NOT UP TO US TO JUDGE ANYONE.
Can you please show me in the bible were christians are obligated to pay tithes.. i have read the bible over and over and cannot find any scripture to support Christians paying tithes.. Heb 7: 5-18 explains that tithes were paid to the levites in the manner of Melchizedec.. and went on to explain that since we have a change of high priest there is also a change from the decrees and laws that govern the nation of Israel.. verse 18 plainly states that we are not under obligation to carry out the law because it is weak and ineffective.. the bible teaches that we are under grace not law.. so why do churches still teach their members that they must pay tithes.. Paul said that eace one must give what they resolve in their hearts not out of compulsion because God loves a cheerful giver.. Christians never paid tithes they gave voluntarily what they can afford.. teaching that tithing is for christians is a BIG FAT LIE and not suported in scripture
There are two systems of tithing...under the old testament law in Malachi 3:1-15
#1- Under the law you are cursed with a curse, however, we've been redeemed from the curse and are not under "obligation" to tithe because of what Jesus did for all of us.
Now if you will look at verse 10...this verse clearly states that if you bring all your tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me herewith, saith the Lord of host, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of host.
And all nations shall call you blessed...and you can continue through verse 15.
Now I will point out #2- This is the ONLY place in the Bible where the Lord not only ask you to test him...but he will pour out a BLESSING on you more than you need...
NOW, you ask yourself this question...would you not want Him to pour out a blessing and rebuke the devourer for your sakes...not based out of fear for not tithing (which means a tenth of your income) but love to give a tithe to THANK GOD FOR ALL THAT HE HAS BLESSED YOU WITH! Let me make a bold statement here...if you are tithing out of fear or obligation driven from your church...KEEP YOUR MONEY! Because it's a total waste! God loves a cheerful giver not a regretful or hesitant giver...
No, you aren't "obligated" to tithe...it is a pleasure to tithe...I GET to give to God because I love him and its out of love that I show my appreciation for what He has done in our family life. That is the attitude of gratitude. If your motive behind giving to a church or ministry in based out of selfishness or greed...keep your money...because the seed you gave was wasted because of bad motive...you'll never gain ground with an outlook like this. Praying you find the path of discovery on the TRUTH on tithing and will be blessed as our family has been because we love to tithe and offer up a "thank you" gift back to God for giving us all He has!!
Good luck and God Bless! OH & TITHING IN NOOOOT A BIG FAT LIE! **News Flash**
You my friend have been misled, misinformed or flat out lied to...
Also, in Genesis 14:20 Abraham won the battle...And he gained all possessions from that king and Abraham gave tithes of all out of love to Melchizedek because he was the high priest at that time...based from research I've been doing and being taught....
Gen 28-22 Jacob gave the tenth back to God...based out of love...NOT LAW. This was hundreds of years before the law...
Just a Bible reading, everyday in growth mode, Christian friend looking to offer up any information that may lead you on a path of true discovery.
God Bless!
Can you please show me in the bible were christians are obligated to pay tithes.. i have read the bible over and over and cannot find any scripture to support Christians paying tithes.. Heb 7: 5-18 explains that tithes were paid to the levites in the manner of Melchizedec.. and went on to explain that since we have a change of high priest there is also a change from the decrees and laws that govern the nation of Israel.. verse 18 plainly states that we are not under obligation to carry out the law because it is weak and ineffective.. the bible teaches that we are under grace not law.. so why do churches still teach their members that they must pay tithes.. Paul said that eace one must give what they resolve in their hearts not out of compulsion because God loves a cheerful giver.. Christians never paid tithes they gave voluntarily what they can afford.. teaching that tithing is for christians is a BIG FAT LIE and not suported in scripture
I think Bro. Dollar's answers were very good. People seem to think that ministers should be broken down to a humble nothing and broke in their finances, only able to make it from paycheck to paycheck and eating the crumbs of others. When they are, people automatically judge them and say they aren't doing something right or they wouldn't be in such a financial tight. Then when they believe God for the best and are blessed such as these are, then folks automatically say they are thieving from the poor. My question to all those who are looking for ghosts and are constantly critizing ministers of God, where is that fine line to be drawn so that the constant harrassment stops and you're destructive appetite is satisfied? How much for them is too much or to little?
Kenneth Copeland does NOT need another million dollars. There are kids & older adults starving & homeless. Why don't they take up an offering to help more of these people? As of now, I quit giving to anyone else outside of my church & one other place. As far as I'm
concerned, our money has been mis-spent. Is anyone else out there, going to "wise up"??
"Wise Up"???? You don't seem wise yourself, how do you know that the million he received won't go to help others that follows GOD's word? To give is to receive..I think people need to open there spiritual eyes and ears and realize that there is a spiritual war in the world and the devil has most of you captive. GOD has promises for all, and the all that don't use it would speak as you do so its very clear your into religion and not realationship...you should study your bible and stop following people
Cause if the money was being used for good of the people he wont be flying around in multi million dollar jets and wont have various multi million dollar homes.. he would not be investigated by the gov't for fraud.. and when being investigated he would have nothing to hide.. he refuses to tell the investigators his salary..or show them all of his books.. he would not be sued for fraud by another ministry for fraud..if he was honest..
All of the haters out there...
News flash** You can't out give God...plain and simple he's reaping what he sows...and first of all, it depends on WHO is doing the investigation. Only the IRS has total access to someones income...soooo who or what investigation team is requesting his income? Police or the IRS??? MEDIA interviewer???? HA! I wouldn't tell them that my dog took a dump in my back yard let alone my income...PLEASE.....
god has promises for everybody so shame on you ones that cant get that million dollar prayers and dreams answerd creflo led me rigt into a blessing and i blessed my pastor now he speaks prosperity in our church and rebuilded our church
I do not support any tele evangelist!
I send my hard earned donations - not tithes - to the little ministries that ate working on a shoe string to help the hungry for food and those hungry for God. I see giving to the BIG ministries as people as a form of "hero worship" and my hero is JESUS. Come out of the system and get to know only Jesus, not psesonalities.
This comment is directed to all of the tele evangelists, some do good work, but most misuse our money.
It is no wonder that the who do not know Jesus do not trust us!! do
Who exactly is going to condemn a minister for being poor? Not anyone around here. So who in the world are you talking about?
And here's the fine line you ask for: don't get rich through fraudulent activities and by perverting the gospel, and I'm pretty sure the Door folks will leave you alone.
i love wealthy pastors i wonder about the broke ones
I AGREE WITH YOU WHOLLY. PASTOR DOLLAR IS A MAN OF GOD. GOD DON'T WANT HIS CHILDREN TO BEG FOR BREAD. I TRY TO WATCH HIM EVERY MORNING SO THAT I CAN TO GET INSPIRED. I'M WAITNG ON MY BREAKTHROUGH THAT PASTOR DOLLAR HAS PROPHESIED. PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE LIKE DAVID,ABRAHAM, LOT AND A FEW MORE WERE RICH. THEY HAD MAIDSERVANT AND MANSERVANT AND GOLD AND SILVER AND CATTLES AND YOU NAMES IT, SO WHY CAN'T WE HAVE IT WITHOUT BEING RIDICULE? PRAISE GOD AND BE BLESSED\\\\\\\\////////
Nothing short of jail is good enough for these guys. What a contrast of the life of our Lord and the life these deceivers lead. May God have mercy on them for theirs is the judgement of the lord.
TOUCH NOT MY ANOINTED ONES
Amen to the above comment! God knows if they are doing wrong and HE will deal with it. The Bible says TOUCH NOT MY ANOINTED ONES, so u better be careful. It is a scary thing to find yourself in the path of an angry god.
When it comes to Money Honey .. Creflo Dollar relies more on the First Amendment.
Pretty blatantly shameless answers that come from worldly wisdom. The haughty look itself condemns him as ~ delivered to satan.
The Prosperity Preachers passed the hat for a millionaire??? They are shameless scam artists bilking millions of dollars from poor folks through their pyramid Ponzi scheme!! Why don't they sell Amway to make their money - at least it's more honest than trying to sell their demonized version of the Gospel!
EVERYTHING THAT HE PREACHED IS BIBLE BASED, SO WHAT'S THE PROBLEM
maybe spending over 23,000 dollars for a toliet commode is a bit much but you know what this isn't about any of these ministers its not about you or me . This is a trick or ploy of satan to attack the kingdom of God and all these people who are attacking these people are just tools for the emeny of God. How many souls have been won by these people. no one ever says anything about the pope who wears a crown worth millions and is so heavy he can't
keep his head straight. yeh they take vows of proverty but they live like kings and queens and who mislead people more than the catholics . why dont you ask them to open up their books and see whose cheating who.
RESPONSE TO Anonymous | 12:16 am on 11/26/2007
These pimps preach a "twisted" inaccurate gospel. If you got saved under one of these ministries, please make sure you are saved. They "sell" a fake jesus and he is not the Jesus of the Bible.
Why do the prosperity idiots ALWAYS say that the rest of us are condemning preachers to be poor. Where'd the middle of the road? Why can't they just have a $150,000 house....that's way more than I have. I don't mind if they have a nice car, house, etc. But this rock star life has made them all change to be completely focused on money and not God.
Satan has these ministers by the brain, and it needs to be taken down. The kingdom of these prosperity pimps IS satan's kingdom...NOT GODS.
So where in the Bible does it say you can only have a 150k dollar home? Have you read the Bible all the way through? Do you understand Him and know Him? He is bigger than 150k dollar houses. Why shouldn't a man of God live "like a rockstar"? Where in the Bible does it limit a person's wealth to a certain degree or number if you are to be used as an instrument of God?
Please read the Bible before putting limitations on God. He cannot be outgiven!
2 Corinthians Chapter 9
Valiant Warrior - Ryan the Giver
thank you what do people think a man god should have
A man of God should live like Jesus lived. He did not seek after earthly pleasures. He was only here to win souls for the Kingdom of God and die for our sins. He would not be driving around in a Royce; neither would the disciples...
How many souls have you won or helped. Shame on you!
Phillipians 2:6-8 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; 7) but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8)and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Dear anonymous, My heart breaks for you for it is you that has been decieved. Let us closely examine what you are saying here. The subject of these discussions is Creflo Dollar whom you have somehow grouped with un named others and classified as "pimps" You claim that he is twisting the gospel and "selling" a fake jesus. In order for you to know this you would first have to have personal knowledge of the Word of God and a personal relationship with the real Jesus. You accuse him (Creflo Dollar) of twisting Scripture but dont bother to tell us which Scriptures and how he twisted them. You go on to accuse him of "selling" a fake jesus, Whom are you claiming he sold it too and for what reason do you claim it to be "fake"? Should anyone join in agreement with you to condemn him of the crimes you cannot name? Are you accusing him in the name of Jesus? Is God speaking through you and calling his children "Pimps" and "Idiots" I think not. You say you have nothing against people that teach the Word being prosperous as long as their house doesnt cost over 150,000. You give the impression of being generous here because a 150,000 house is way more than you have. Did God or his Word tell you to recognize a man of God by the home he lived in or the car that he drives? Do you ever wonder why a 150,000 house is WAY more than you have. Did God say " I will halfway bless those who dilegently seek me"? You better brace yourself for this last one. You have claimed that Creflo Dollars ministry is from Satan. You claim that people he led to the Lord are not saved and will perish. Do you realize what you have done? If Creflo Dollar IS of the Lord and if he has EVER led anyone to Jesus through the Holy Spirit, you have then just taken the works of the Holy Spirit and attributed them to Satan. YOU HAVE JUST COMMITED BLASPHEMY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!! May God have mercy on your soul!!
There will be many that come in His name. They will heal the sick, cast out devils, etc., but He will say, "Depart from me, I know ye not ye workers of iniquity." God will allow souls to be saved by preaching the Word, but it does not necessarily mean that the person preaching the Word is of God. Many false prophets will arise in the last days. We are near the end... BEWARE! I hope you have oil in your lamps. Worship the Creator and not the creature!!!
Very well said!
PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT BELEIVERS IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE BLESSINGS GOD BESTOWS UPON HIS CHILDREN. GODS PEOPLE IN THESE LAST DAYS ARE GOING TO RISE UP AND POSSESS THE LAND. WE ARE DESTINED TO BE KINGS AND PRIESTS IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN AND NO ONE THERE IS IN POVERTY. WHAT YOU ARE WITNESSING IS THE TRUTH OF SCRIPTURE. BLESSINGS WITH PERSECUTION. BE FAIR WARNED ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO COME AGAINST THIS GROUP OF MINISTERS BECAUSE IF GOD BE FOR THEM WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD BE AGAINST THEM. YOU ARE GOING TO BRING DOWN THE WRATH OF GOD UPON YOUR HEAD AND YOUR SEED. THE ONLY THING THAT IS GOING TO COME OF THIS IS THAT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO GIVE MORE TO THEM TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT. AND WHAT YOU WILL FIND IS THAT GOD HAVE GIVEN THEM THE MATURITY AND A POWERFUL ANNOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO OVERCOME THIS AND ANY PERSECUTION IN THE FUTURE.
RESPONSE TO Anonymous | 03:12 am on 11/28/2007
It appears that God is the very one who is taking these ministries down and allowing them to be exposed. I remember Joyce Meyer saying that she didn't think God would let her stand before his people and lie to them. Well, Joyce, you were right!
They are all going down and the world will be a better place without them. Then maybe people will seek God's face and want to know who HE is not how much money he can give you.
Shame on all of you who support this sham!!! These pimps are leading people to hell.
REad your bibles, Jesus spoke more against money than he did for it.
question: If whoever thinks these preachers are caught up in there riches....then who do you say that you listen to on TV that is correct? Are there any ministers that have it right? Can't wait for your responce!
You listen to God by reading the word for yourself. The bible states to rightly divide the word of truth, but you will never know what is true unless you read it for yourself.
Very well stated. I followed others too long. I was too lazy to find out for myself. I was blessed to have the very un-deserved wisdom of God that I desperately cried out for. I will tell you this...when you have a real encounter with God you realize how fake and fading this whole world is. When you have a real encounter of Jesus Christ, who by the way told us to give up what we have and follow him, you realize the monsters in the world. I don't know if these evangilist are of God or not. What I do know is that this whole world was given to the devil by Adam. It has since been his playground and we have all been pawns in the game. It will end soon. The New World Order is here via satan, the occult, Iluminati, freemasonarys and our entertainment industry. Via drugs, poisoned water we were told to drink 8 times a day, vaccines to dumb down our children, and rock music that contains spells of demons. Anyone that knows God, that has had a real encounter with the Christ knows that money is but paper that will burn with the rest of the earth.
Two prophets of God already said that some of them are going to start dropping dead behind their pulpits.
Get a grip those of you who approve of this robbery...Ananias and Sapphira did the same as these preachers who live like the kings and queens.
They sold what they had but kept back part of the price and laid it at the apostles feet.
These ministers also do the same they keep back part of the price for themselves. God doesn't see it the way some on here see it, these people do not deserve to live as they do. Their wealthy lifestyles are making people angry. It ticks me off, not that I want money myself, I am fine, but when I think of all the dear people of God who give this money to these and they use it for themselves. It is called greedy of gain.
The kingdom of God is righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, not meat and drink.
Anyone who thinks God approves of this does not know the scriptures.
But what has happened is God has sent them strong delusion that they should believe a lie and be damned for not receiving the love of the truth that they might be saved but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Why don't they hand out $10,000 each to the poor people who listen to them? Got you there! They could do it if they wanted to.
Why should they have horses and boats and gold toilets and the poor don't? It is wrong it will be punished by God.
Jesus told the rich young ruler he lacked one thing, to sell all he had and give to the poor and follow him.
They are seriously blind to their sin this is part of their punishment, when you sin and don't know it, this is bad and this is what has happened to them.
The world sees the error and they don't..sad sad sad.
Amen! The love of money is the root of all evil! People, wake up! Our reward is in Heaven, not here on this earth! Jesus told the disciples that He is going away to prepare a place for us. In His Father's house is many mansions. We do not need these earthly riches that will corrode and fade away. If you are left here to suffer the Tribulation period (AntiChrist) your houses or cars will not be able to save you then. REPENT for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!
I am sorry to say that they are not being persecuted. Biblical persecution involves being persecuted for our belief in Christ, not our pocket books. Christians ARE to be discerning and anyone who reads ALL the Bible will quickly see that these men are perveyers of a gospel not centered on Christ and who HE is but on what He can do for us. He is not an ATM in the sky and prosperity teaching caters to our American "Me" culture. When we as Christians seek first the kingdom of GOD and HIS righteousness, we will not need to center our life on what "I" have. I have listened to these preachers alot and on the suface they seem o.k., but when you listen to hear what they say about GOD it is usually in a very man-centered way. Where is repentance and the depravity of man? Where is hell and the wrath of GOD? What have happened to "evangelism"? I am afraid when it comes to the popular preachers, it is a popularity contest and whoever tickles the most ears, wins.
I totally agreee with the person's assesment that God is going to punish those of you who persecute His chosen minister's. Only those with a true realtionship with God understand the blessing bestowed upon the Mega Preachers. No one is to judge how God wants to bless His man or woman of God! Has any of you persecutors read the description in Revelations of what Heaven looks like? There's nothing impoverished about our Lord. I love to see a blessed man of God. It gives me hope. The blessings of my pastor have rolled off him and onto me. I'm too busy trying to get mine to be worried about what the man of God has. I now pursue my purpose and what God has planned for me as a result of my Mega Preacher's ministry. Elevate your minds people. There is nothing wrong with a preacher having millions especially when his ministry impacts the world around him in a major positive way. Leave my pastor alone. I am a proud member of the Potters House!
Do you really think God wants Joyce Meyer to have a $34,000 toilet while millions are dying of starvation and disease?
He does not! I am sure of that as sure as I know he sits on his throne.
Christ died for them and he wants their needs met, but when one lives in a $2,000,000.00 home and owns horses and designer clothes while many are suffering and dying, this is wrong.
These ministries are impacting the world in many a negative way ALSO, and making many people angry to see such hypocrisy.
Ask yourself this question...if you had a ministry bringing in millions of dollars in donations from dear people for whom Christ died who need healing, deliverance and jobs, etc, and you used it to make yourself rich and bought thing you do not need, then you do belong with them in your greed and blindness and utter stupidity to think God wants you sitting on a $34,000 toilet while others die without Christ.
Incredible that anyone would think God approves of this!
Show me one place Jesus ate and drank with Tiberius or Herod.
Show me one place he said he wanted the disciples to live materially wealthy and the ones they preach to to make them rich while they remained poor?
It isn't there.
THANK YOU.
I do not believe preachers should be broke. But I dont believe they should have huge homes unless they have alot of people living in the home with them.I am a Creflo Dollar Supporter We give to his church and other churches also. We pray that the right thing is done with the money and it is in Gods hands. People should be giving there tighs and offerings and let God determine who is doing right with the money everyone is judged individually.People should be looking at our government were is all our tax money going. why is it you pay tolls in states and highway taxes and 2290 and high registration and the government or state is taking money out and using it somewere else and we still have terrible roads to drive on.
There is alot of other issues we should be working on after the church through God is helping alot of people. One more thing I think the church or the government should pay off everyones mortgage.The year of jubilee. AMEN! Amen!
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