kambo:

people who count in millions dont make it savg a dollar a day.
And i said on an international scale not 3 wrld scale (where the life time income of 3 generations of d wrkg class can b under a $100k ). I repeat $1m is nothg at these levels to the rich. And okotie is in d class of the rich locally.
Even to the upper middle class, a million is easily achievable.
Dyu know wat real estate prices in the west is going for?
Theyre jewelry selling for a million dollars and more.
Tuition in ivy leagues is hovers near half a million dollars and theyre over subscribed they have to turn ppl dwn.
Is it only the rch patronisg?
A pastr with a million dollar auto collection wnt even make local head lines.

I mention d tobacco and so on companies cuz though theyre a business theyre lavish expenses dont recieve the kind of attention pastrs receive fr their expenditures.

Ayoobscom: Is this car more expensive than Adeboye's jet?

Just curious o

kambo:

Jesus never accumulated wealth because he was here on a short mission. He ddnt come to live but to die and solve the sin problem.
If u thnk he endorses poverty check out where he lives in heaven.
Its top down lavish. Pearls precious stones gold streets.
Its over the top.
If Jesus where to b on earth as a man , how dyu thnk he'll live? He'll b lavish. because He's vain? No.
because things will chase him.
Ppl will walk up to him and hand him million dollar cheques.
People will buy him the best car to preach d gospel in.
He and his crew will fly first class or private jet to preach the gospel in another country and all the while somebody wud b stealg from His treasury but the money wud keep comg.

Wat dyu think this things mean to God? He created them. He knows where they are.
God's heart is for man. Man is to Him wat money is to man.

Jesus used

Eminentsaint: He should have bought clothes, food stuffs and other humane items and give to orphans and widows and the poor.

ajoguegbe:
And who gave you the statistics of poor people in his church. Most of you wish pastors are poor, it is the desire of the devil too, but its too late they have discovered their rights in Christ. If you as an ordinary member realize your right in Christ and work hard, you will join the rich class, its not meant for pastors alone but some are leading by example.

It was Judas who criticized Mary for spending on Christ with the argument that such spending should have been given to the poor, an argument Jesus countered(John 12:3-5). The same old trick of the devil: trying to use compassion for the poor to stop believers from getting any favour. For crying out loud 90% people are poor by choice not by chance. Many had the same challenge that made them poor but utilized it to become rich while they were giving excuses. You don't expect me to be living poor just because their are people who refused to pay the price that I paid. Some people are making money now while some are always on Nairaland lazying and looking for the next pastor to criticize, later in life they will look for those to blame for their poverty: either government or uncle. I have told myself, I have no reason to be poor and even if I am a pastor, it has not changed my conviction. Hate me as you can, its not my fault, I labour for it like some pastors do

Disclaimer: Please note that I am not saying there are no theifing men of God, but such people often return to poverty, karma catches up with them. And even if not, they will pay the ultimate price but it is not you that should judge a God's servant(Rom 14:4), no not in a public forum, bible is against it; it is not you that should join the camp of the accuser of the brethren (Rev 12:9-11)except you are working for the devil yourself

Omo_Tier1:

Mr, go learn the principles in Gods word and you won't be talking like a beggarly. If I may ask you, what have you don for the name of Jesus even with the little you have? Has the kingdom come to bear you witness as a financial of the gospel? How many people living lowly in your neighbourhood are you going to be feeding this Christmas?

Why should you suppose that Pastors should not drive cars worth $1m and yet the agents of darkness can do such and you all will raise your voices and yell out rejoicing.

Like archbishop Idahosa always said..."My God is not a poor God..."

ajoguegbe:
And who gave you the statistics of poor people in his church. Most of you wish pastors are poor, it is the desire of the devil too, but its too late they have discovered their rights in Christ. If you as an ordinary member realize your right in Christ and work hard, you will join the rich class, its not meant for pastors alone but some are leading by example.

It was Judas who criticized Mary for spending on Christ with the argument that such spending should have been given to the poor, an argument Jesus countered(John 12:3-5). The same old trick of the devil: trying to use compassion for the poor to stop believers from getting any favour. For crying out loud 90% people are poor by choice not by chance. Many had the same challenge that made them poor but utilized it to become rich while they were giving excuses. You don't expect me to be living poor just because their are people who refused to pay the price that I paid. Some people are making money now while some are always on Nairaland lazying and looking for the next pastor to criticize, later in life they will look for those to blame for their poverty: either government or uncle. I have told myself, I have no reason to be poor and even if I am a pastor, it has not changed my conviction. Hate me as you can, its not my fault, I labour for it like some pastors do

Disclaimer: Please note that I am not saying there are no theifing men of God, but such people often return to poverty, karma catches up with them. And even if not, they will pay the ultimate price but it is not you that should judge a God's servant(Rom 14:4), no not in a public forum, bible is against it; it is not you that should join the camp of the accuser of the brethren (Rev 12:9-11)except you are working for the devil yourself

litetias: People like you fail to understand Christianity. Jesus never accumulated wealth. He never owned anything and he always taught that you can't care about the things of this world and still be his disciple. Were his disciples wealthy and owners of property. No he took them away from their occupation and into his service. Jesus didn't have a horse for his movements but the pastors now have private jets. I am not saying pastors should be poor but you and I know their main goal nowadays is mansions, cars, jets, universities, political connections and so on and if you look at the situation of the country you'll realise that the people are farther from God than ever. Materialism has taken over and christians move from church to church to get jobs, marriage, promotion and so on.

Idi Amin: Wonderful phrase by a man with goat's brain

fijiano202: Wow see ride wey pastor wan go drive for Heaven.nna angels go fear fear

ericgold: shut up ee! If u nor get any beta tin to talk just shut dt ur toilet(called mouth) you just reason with ur yansh and u bringing out shit...so your advice is dt men of God 2day shud survive @d expense of his members abi?? I don't say a man of God shud not be rich,but wen 85percent of ur members are not rich and u advise dem to buy a car worth 120m(in your statement)which can be use to help millions of d less Privilege in our society but chooses to buy worldly tins u knw u won't take to heaven,my brother have a rethink of heart and see d errors in ur statement(or maybe ignorance)


Benson idahosa university of today,how many of its members can afford to put his or her ward there or is it babecock But all this pple called pastors source their money(church revenue allocation) from ur head thru tithe and all...if you want to lead as a pastor lead with example....I don talk my own finish.

Omo_Tier1:
That is why the Holy Spirit cannot spread the gospel through people like you because you refused to accept the message in full and live it! I tell you this, there is no way you would live by the Word of God and not over flow in riches! I mean it just would not happen. How did you come to the conclusion that the main goal of Pastors these days is owning mansion and cars? Are you God to know what is in their hearts?

The truth is many of you spew materialism but have very little grasp about the 'correct' and accurate teachings of what the bible says about it!


If I tell you this that even Jesus said you should make friends with the wealth of this world what would you say?

adavize:
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I read your post from the beginning to the end and all I see is someone conflating issues; economy, the american family income, middle class, capitalism, politics and avoiding the real issue; the real reason why this made FRONT PAGE of nairaland. Take a moment back and ask yourself why this outrage here; most of us are christians like Okotie but we have risen to condemn this action. the reason is to remind you again; OKOTIE is a Pastor; if this was Adenuga, Bill Gates, Dantata or politicians and then all your reasons might be valid. ONE QUESTION SOMEONE earlier ASKED AND I ASK AGAIN; HOW DOES THIS PURCHASE OF 120 MILLION NAIRA CAR HELP OKOTIE OR HIS MEMBERS SPIRITUAL LIFE? A pastor calling is to win souls, to teach that our purpose on earth is to gain heaven ; how does this help win souls for christ, how does this preach that message that heaven is the final destination and there lies true happiness; HOW?