kenrus

8.11.05

"i do not like rich pastor! i will not be as close to God if i am rich!"
a brother told me that. my first reaction was speechless followed by a series of punches in my heart. once again this calls for the debate on whether it is alright to be rich. yes the question is, is it alright to be rich. we are not even going to touch on how you can use your wealth to glorify God.

it seems that satan has decieved so many people that they think it is a requirement to be poor in order to become holy. which part of it make sense to you?

God anointing will not leave because we are rich. in fact when we are close to God, we become rich, spiritually and physically. He is a rich God and He truely wants to give us money; everything in abundance. the question lies on whether we want to take it.

i supposed a lot of christians out there will scream, "no! it is right just to have enough!"
enough to do what? to feed just yourself?

ask yourself this question
are you rich enough to bring the poor and injured home to nurse them?
are you rich enough to print free bible for the nations?
are you rich enough to feed all the orphans in the orphanages?

why are some pastor richer than another?
picture this story
a father has two sons, john and calvin.
he gave them 5dollars each and get them to do some shopping for him.
calvin ignored his father and return him 5 dollars at the end of the day. his father was furious and never again will he trust calvin to do his task for him.
on the other hand, john took the money and did as he was told. father was pleased and he gave him more money to buy more things. familiar? yes this is adopted from the parables of talents.

similarily in modern day situation, God will trust us with money to do His things only when we have the correct mentality. it is perfectly fine to be rich. in fact it is God's will that you and are are rich. because there are so many things He wants to do through you.

so friends, do not be deceived by the devil. without money you can do nothing. but with money, you can have power!

signing off with love at 12:00 PM

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