firstking01:
Smh, you are bigger than this ignorance…for the records i know, all the oyedepos, kumuyis, ibiyieomie of this world has their own lucrative business booming for them, they don't touch God's money that i can vouche for…serve God well He will bless you immensely...people just have this mindset that pastors are poor people, or are supposed to be poor people, utter rubbish...infact pastors are supposed to be the wealthiest, most of their problems are ignorance, some of them see venturing into business as sin thereby missing out in that opportunity to grow financially, this is where oyedepo and the likes are having an edge over other pastors...i 've alot to write but let me hold my peace here...you know i love countering your controversial threads like this one

vizkiz:
Poverty mentality.

So it is okay for a millionaire, politician and a musician to have private jets but a pastor is subjected to suffering right?

Serving God doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy things because the earth is the lord's and the fullness therein

Before most of you (seun inclusive) come to nairaland to type junk maybe you should just take a minute and go through the Bible then read with your IQ (if you have any) not just rush to prove a void point

Elxandre:

I've been very curious.

What business does Bishop Oyedepo do?
Since you claim you can vouch for him.

firstking01:
YES...If an ordinary(natural) man needs a jet for his travel comfort i think the clergies should not be left out

Adaowerri111:
lies ...checkout Kenneth Copeland

osomegbe:

It seems you don't know he is a writer also.

vizkiz:
Poverty mentality.

So it is okay for a millionaire, politician and a musician to have private jets but a pastor is subjected to suffering right?

Serving God doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy things because the earth is the lord's and the fullness therein

Before most of you (seun inclusive) come to nairaland to type junk maybe you should just take a minute and go through the Bible then read with your IQ (if you have any) not just rush to prove a void point

vizkiz:
Poverty mentality.

So it is okay for a millionaire, politician and a musician to have private jets but a pastor is subjected to suffering right?

Serving God doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy things because the earth is the lord's and the fullness therein

Before most of you (seun inclusive) come to nairaland to type junk maybe you should just take a minute and go through the Bible then read with your IQ (if you have any) not just rush to prove a void point

Lizzyfroshey:
Yes/no I'm confused self

wilky9ice:
It's not good for Nigeria pastors to have a private jet, but is good for political to have a private jet. So you guys want our Nigeria pastors to leave in poverty and our political leave in wealth Abi. God bless you guys for running mouth.

vizkiz:

Fück off junior the elders are having a discussion for those with working brains

martineverest:
name another....jakes.

I can give u 7 nigerian pastors with jets

tejpot:


Hello sir, you fall my hand.
You know why I am typing this late? Because I had to read the bible before responding. A pastor should not suffer but a pastor should also sacrifice. What's the role of the musician? to entertain his or her audience for money. The role of a politician, to deceive the masses using the law or so to make money. A millionaire? To invest wisely or risky wisely to make money.
For all these people there is no categorical guiding principle or specific role model. All are subjective and depend on individual's view and exposure. But when it comes to a Pastor, there is a guiding principle-the bible, there is a role model-Jesus, and there are lights to guide him-the disciples. Jesus advocates a modest life, and this is evidenced by his conducts in the bible. The disciples set an incredible example for us, they broke bread together and they shared everything in common. Truly the pastors cannot be stopped from making their money, but will they be able to share it in common with the church. And don't forget that the church is particularly set up to cater for members welfare; physical and spiritual.

Again going by your analogy, "being a pastor does not mean you shouldn't enjoy life", I want to agree with you, and you will also agree with me that "being a Christian does not mean I should not do the normal things people(millionaires, politicians, Muslims, atheists, Hinduist,) do. That means I can lie, steal, kill, get drunk, fornicate, sexuallise, sleep with animals, commit suicidal acts and continue to leave an uncontrolled life. Since all these are part of enjoying life. I totally agree with you that following in the footsteps of pastors, members should enjoy life to the fullest maximum.

Thanks

vizkiz:
[font=serif] Poverty mentality.

So it is okay for a millionaire, politician and a musician to have private jets but a pastor is subjected to suffering right?

Serving God doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy things because the earth is the lord's and the fullness therein

Before most of you (seun inclusive) come to nairaland to type junk maybe you should just take a minute and go through the Bible then read with your IQ (if you have any) not just rush to prove a void point [/football ]

chuose2:
Good question OP, especially while the congregation is so poor!

Adeboye owns a jet, while many are POOR

LaExpert:




No wonder you're ashamed to repost your ordeal.
You requested for 6k from a church pastor, not even the church, he declined...and you concluded that most churches don't give help...and was even thinking if it was worth it to keep paying tithes there!

How ridiculous. I don't have to say anything about how poor such reasoning is, everyone here can see it.

By the way, I can list countless charitable pastors...that give help from their own pockets.

Show me someone who went to a church for help...and the Church sent the person away!

2. What should be done about the high school fees of these universities? Let me hear from you.

yorhmienerd:
Why don't you leave that to God?

CHARLOE:

Don't mind them, how can pastors be flying commercial airline? That's poverty! My pastor must enjoy like polithiefcian, my god is not a poor good!

orisa37:
Yes. You use your best to serve God. Our God is not wretched.

davoo203:
Yes, they do. The sincere ones that want to go global. Owning a private jet isn't bad if you can afford it and can also afford to maintain it.
Members who give tithe and offering do so willingly and some of these churches make provision for hospitality and welfare of the less privileged.
If i have 3000 churches around the world and i need to visit them once in a while and also hold services in my local church, there's nothing wrong with having a private jet. Provided i can afford it.

LaExpert:
Toks2008,

I believe your point and the essence of the thread is that no NIGERIAN pastor should own a jet for his own pleasure even when he has the money; the money should rather put into charity...or maybe lent out to members who may need it for rent.

I share your opinion to some extent. Owning jets may be unnecessary for a pastor.

However, I want to hear your opinion on these issues:

1. What should be the reaction of a pastor if he receives a gift of a jet from his congregation, or from a member of his congregation?

2. What do you think about a church, owning a jet for the convenience of the Pastor and other people in authority of the church?

3. What's your opinion about a foreign preacher or pastor who owns a jet?

CecyAdrian:



Hehehhehehehehehe, una weldon ooooo, so pastors flying commercial line now signal poverty ! May the Lord have mercy on us all.

When Jesus had that triumphant entry into Jerusalem, he BORROWED!!! It's not like he can not ask all the rich men who come to him for wise counsel to get it for him, ofcos they would have gladly done so, but Christ BORROWED the only flamboyant thing he used in the bible. Make una wise up small na

martineverest:
i cant remember a european pastor/or man of God with private jet;despite their poverty rate is very low

sucess001:



Is there an ordinary man' in ur Bible?

Or u didn't read where Jesus said if u do anyting to these 'ordinary men', u do it to him also?


God save u from clergy worship

Elxandre:

America is not a third world country, so I don't care much about them having Jets.