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Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Kobojunkie: 8:45am On May 20, 2020 |
KingAzubuike: Actually he didn't. If you read the book, you will find that it reads like the musings of a somewhat depressed mind, in a way. I find it fascinating KingAzubuike:I know of no such expectations placed on Solomon after God blessed him, Solomon, with wealth to begin with. He was never told to sell off his belongings, and God never took back the blessing He(God) had placed on Solomon. KingAzubuike:Do they worship God or do they worship the god of RCCG and/or Winners? God said anyone who comes to Him must Obey His commandments. That is how it works. Are you wanting to saving those innocent souls you refer to by helping them out of poverty to maybe prove to God that you are better than He is? |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Kay25(m): 8:57am On May 20, 2020 |
[quote author=KingAzubuike post=89675493]The Bible seem to condemn the rich alot and encourages you to be poor . Even if you are wealthy, this same Bible task you to give to the needy by force else you face eternal damnation. Like it's an obligation? Why must the Bible dictate how a man spends his sweat and what to do with it. It's even as bad as saying it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.. Very pathetic. Well the bible is authoritative because it is the word of God and that's what you are to live by since the just lives by faith.but on the issue of the rich God never condemn you being wealth if he did ?why was Solomon wealthy and rich?Deuteronomy 8vs 18 He said he giveth thee power to get wealth but what you are referring to is of the riches that hinders you from serving God which is a mammon and that's why jesus said it is hard for a rich man to make heaven Matthew 19 vs 24.when you are rich without knowing or acknowledgin God your wealth is foolishness to Him.what God wants is for you to be rich yet know Him as the doer of all things .in a bit of that you can use your riches rightly by giving to the poor out of it which Is what is called charity and laying up a treasure for yourself in heaven.God is not against you being rich he is against wealth that does not give him the glory. |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by KingAzubuike(f): 5:00pm On May 20, 2020 |
[quote author=Kay25 post=89749564][/quote] This is meaningless honestly. So it's an obligation for a rich man to give to the poor? What happened to the God they've been praying to for financial blessings? If you ask me , he's just shying away from his obligations . Check Deuteronomy 15:7-9 If there are poor among you, in one of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be selfish or greedy toward them. But give freely to them, and freely lend them whatever they need.. Like I should freely give them whatever they need and ask for coz na me born them abi And don't tell me he giveth power to be rich. There are several rich people in the Bible who were non believers so how come? |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 5:06pm On May 20, 2020 |
Please can you quote anywhere in the scriptures where, when or how a man of God gave his money to the poor? |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by truespeak: 5:48pm On May 20, 2020 |
KingAzubuike: If what you say is true, how do you explain the likes of Abraham, Isaac ,Jacob, David, Job and all of God's true followers, who were not just blessed but greatly blessed and in all things!!! |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Mdmelijah: 6:02pm On May 20, 2020 |
hayoholla:Money controls the rich, what is this one saying. Threaten to burn a man store down first and see if he won't do anything not to lose his money. |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Mdmelijah: 6:04pm On May 20, 2020 |
HitlerGaddafi:and you have actually read a significant portion of the bible? |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Mdmelijah: 6:08pm On May 20, 2020 |
KingAzubuike:Well when you die you will understand. I wonder how authoritative I would be if I was the most powerful man in Ikoyi |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Mdmelijah: 6:11pm On May 20, 2020 |
KingAzubuike:really but wait God blessed you na, or you don't believe what if God removes His blessing How about it, why not dare God to curse you if he isn't the one who allowed you to prosper. I mean he can't have authority can he |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Mdmelijah: 6:13pm On May 20, 2020 |
KingAzubuike:but you that is wise tell us. Did the son of God, born of a woman exist or not |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Mdmelijah: 6:15pm On May 20, 2020 |
KingAzubuike:I can't believe a wise man such as u didn't see that Justified and saved are different words. Aint you proving the bible right, a fool says in his heart there is no God |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Mdmelijah: 6:16pm On May 20, 2020 |
YongeeB4431:lol, abeg did he send u anything |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Kay25(m): 6:18pm On May 20, 2020 |
KingAzubuike:if it is meaningless to you I can't convince you maybe when u meet God you can ask him why?but I know for sure he does not do this that does not bring glory to him and out of love ...its just a pratice for selfless love.I pray the holyspirit of God will bring the light of Jesus words to you then u will understand |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by truespeak: 6:21pm On May 20, 2020 |
Maximus69: Job verily did. Job 29:12, 13,15,16 The disciples of Christ and the first Christians did same. Acts 4:32,34,35. The Church in Phillipa. Phillipians 4:10. |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 6:31pm On May 20, 2020 |
truespeak: Please where exactly was it written that a man of God gave money to the poor? Of course we all at one time or another assisted a neighbour in need but giving money to a beggar never appeared in any part of the scriptures! |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by KingAzubuike(f): 7:14pm On May 20, 2020 |
Maximus69:So you've forgotten about the book of Matthew where a man wanted to know jesus and Jesus told him to go and swell all his belongings and give them away before he can serve him. The man did as he said. |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 8:27pm On May 20, 2020 |
KingAzubuike: No Sir! Jesus said so because the guy loved his riches more than God! Luke 18:18-23 But Jesus and his own followers NEVER gave a dime to the poor! You need to know the meaning of what Jesus said, if it's about giving money to the poor at least we will see one example where he or his followers did just so! |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by truespeak: 8:47pm On May 20, 2020 |
Maximus69: See! You have changed post after I answered you. You clearly said poor, which I have answered, now you change to beggar The poor and the beggar are not the same. The poor is poor and in want but even a rich man can be a beggar. But it is clear, the poor is NOT a rich man. Therefore I have proven that the Bible recorded that people of God give to the poor in answer to your question at the first! |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 9:27pm On May 20, 2020 |
truespeak: Hmmmmmmmm you don't get my point, either poor or beggars there is no record of a poor man or woman in the Bible that was given any money from Genesis to Revelation! Of course people do help one another, but when we talk of poor what comes to the minds of most people is the picture of that beggar in the street! |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 1:44am On May 21, 2020 |
The Bible(series Word of God) do not encouraged to be poor! |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 7:10am On May 21, 2020 |
Oluwadamilare118:Proverbs 6:9-11 |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by KingAzubuike(f): 7:11am On May 21, 2020 |
Maximus69:Oga , I said the book of Matthew when a man sought to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus simply told him sell what you are possessing, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in the heavens; |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 7:27am On May 21, 2020 |
KingAzubuike: Hmmmmmmmm it's like the same story that Luke recorded Sir! Matthew 19:16-22 compare to Luke 18:18-23 You only need to read your Bible to ascertain the quoted texr first before commenting Sir! The POOR there never means people who NEED money but people who WANTS it, you may have millions in your bank account but don't depend on it while you may not have up to 10,000 yet your heart is after billions! 1Timothy 6:7-10 What Jesus meant is "leave material riches for people who trusted in it, but you come follow me to prove you believe (trust) in God" compare to Zephaniah 1:18 God bless you! |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Perfectbeing(m): 8:35am On May 21, 2020 |
In bible reading, context is king. |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 10:40am On May 21, 2020 |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 10:44am On May 21, 2020 |
May God bless you! Oluwadamilare118: 1 Like |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 10:45am On May 21, 2020 |
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Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by truespeak: 11:52am On May 21, 2020 |
Maximus69: Ah! I have already answered you. Stop trying to change what has been settled. You asked about proof of giving to the poor. I have given you proof and it is settled. Now you still want to change it a second time. First from poor to beggar. Now, you are going from poor and beggar to particular and specific poor which we all know is not recorded and is not in contention. You clearly asked for PROOF of GIVING TO THE POOR not an indentified or known poor but you called for the proof of giving to any undentified and unidentifiable poor, which I have long since supplied and it is rested. |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by Nobody: 4:38pm On May 21, 2020 |
truespeak: It's spiritual NOT physical, Jesus and all other prophets of God give people spiritual things! |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by KingAzubuike(f): 5:30pm On May 21, 2020 |
Maximus69:Ah bros take am easy now. The loaves of bread Jesus used to feed 5k people na spiritual abi . And you saying jesus was against giving all your belongings is false. Check the book of Matthew 26 from verse 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” Mind you while she poured that perfume on him, he was smiling and happy. When one of his deciples questioned that action, he simply rebuked them and told them the woman did a wise thing. |
Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by forlexxy(m): 5:52pm On May 21, 2020 |
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Re: Why Does The Bible Condemn The Rich And Encourage You To Be Poor Instead? by forlexxy(m): 5:55pm On May 21, 2020 |
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