Facts...Doesn't have to be a church, just get people to believe in something that becomes a way of life. I've seen some business adopting something of this saying to an extent and gotten their consumers to believe and defend the business product. Harley davidson motorcycle, Jeep culture...
I appreciate that someone finally has the guts to address this problem of monetization of religion that is festering in many denominations and amongst so called "men of God".
Lord have mercy on all ignorant people go to the chief priest, without giving goats chicken money etc please bring your own religion let follow.@@Hustlecryptocurrency
Even Jesus knew his system can be easily monetized. You would think his followers who are guided by his every other word could somewhat understand this.
Bro. you need to understand what you are referring to, by buying and selling.. read your bible well and do a bit of internet research and the details of the account you are referring in as much as we are we looking at this issue, most people does not have the right spiritual standing to talk about this matter not anybody should talk because you are a Christian. I will advice that we pray to God to understand more from the subject we are dealing with. i have traveled over 70 countries and am still in a far country you need to know what is happening around. Satan is spending billion of dollars to quench the gospel , so that more people will go hell. so live genuine ministers alone to do their Jobs, so that more people will be resecured.
Jesus called them a den of robbers before he flipped tables and DECLARED God's house would be a HOUSE OF PRAYER 🙏🏽 But that also does not mean that we don't pay Tithes. Will a man rob God? According to scripture, God says we put ourselves under a curse because we are robbing God. We also must sow into good biblically sound doctrined ground. And THEN GOD WILL POUR us OUT a BLESSING from Heaven that we will not have room enough to receive it, while He Himself FORSAKES the DEVOURER on our behalf 💯
My brother Jude Bela, I am so thankful for your video. I am also a Pastor and gets sad with the way some pastors have turned the Churches into a financial institution and not interested in winning souls. I was given an allowance in Joyful Way Inc. [A Ghanaian Gospel Musical group] when I was the Administrator. Apart from that allowance which was mainly used as my T&T, I have been a Pastor for many decades, but REFUSED A SALARY or taken the money of the church. Its not wrong for Pastors to be given a salary, but I decided to be an example even when I pastored two different Churches. Like Apostle Paul, i work with my own hands to make money to feed my family. Thank you again my brother Jude Bela. God really bless you.
At least i am from Kokomlemle and i know a bit of the genesis of Joyful Way Inc. You did a good job... I watched something similar about MEGA RICH PASTORS, and what i can see is they are now competing among themselves...
@@TheMessenger012 oookay you are from Kokomlemle, and you know Joyful Way? whaooaw, i see. Yes it so unfortunate what some of the Pastors have turned their churches into.
Bro jude, God bless you my brother, for this great awareness, I am Apostle BLESSED SAMUEL, the senior pastor of the Courage Christian Church lagos. And I am one of your subscriber, I have been preaching this for the past ten years and they have been fighting me, the church has been hijacked by the Spirit of self and greed. Mammon. Thank you for exposing this truth. Our prayer is ever for you. Thank you.
You are wrong. This is not the hypocrisy of the church. This is the scam of scammers--charlatans posing to be church. Two different things for those who actually know the truth.
With CAGR of 200% and Increased revenues steadily growing at 1000% year over year Me I don commot hand from religion. I kept the values and did away with the practices. My life is more peaceful
I laugh at people, especially those in my generation, who still take Nigerian pastors seriously. Previous generations could be forgiven for ignorance but this is supposed to be the most educated and enlightened generation Nigeria has ever had.
I’m happy more & more people are becoming aware of this. My wife & I were once “victims”. We gave over N12m for purchase of church property, tithes and special seeds. This was when Naira was N147 to $1. Which was a lot of money back then. Soon as the pastor got bulk money of N8m, upgraded from N100k/year rent to N400k. Bought Nissan pathfinder SUV and sacked his wife of many years with whom he started the church. Went straight and married a younger girl who gave birth barely 1year after he got rid of his wife. This was one of those unknown churches, but I encountered same everywhere including MFM where we primarily worshiped. I’m not a Christian in the Nigerian sense anymore though I continue to believe in God & serve him, but will never be affiliated with or enter any church again for rest of my life. It’s a huge scam even here in America and especially in Nigeria.
@@YinkaAkinyo my dear sir, I’m done with churches of any sort especially in Nigeria. Not that these things only happen in Nigeria, it’s even worse here in America. I believe in God and will keep His will to best of my ability. But church? Nope.
Yeah, I went to a church because I was jobless. After speaking to the assistant pastor, he told me to sow a seed that will move God to act in my favor. As I dey there, I no get transport fare. I simply walked away and never went back to that church.
@@enujioforlawrence535 the only thing you guys know how to do is to rain curses! That’s not how civilized people disagree o! Step up my guy! We may disagree but we are not enemies. Besides by the time you and your guys close down all the churches, there will be more hate ,bitterness and division in society.
I left church for all this point but I didn't leave Jesus... God bless you sir... You have dropped a strong message to the body of Christ... You have just evangelize sir
This doesn't only apply to pentecostal churches or evangelical churches. This equally applies to orthodox churches too. As a catholic, my experience in it made me to stop donating to it. The truth is that the catholic church is among the richest organisations in the world, this is why their priests can live lavishly and eat as many times as they want a day without most of their members even eating once a day. Don't get me wrong, I believe in charity donations but not in donating to the church. Whenever I attend the Mass I don't make any donations and I never pay 10 percent of my monthly income. Instead, I rather donate it to someone in the community or society who needs it the most. I prefer rendering my help directly to the people who needs it than to a church who does not lack anything. My family don't like it but i don't care. Religion is a huge scam when handled or managed or practiced by the wrong people with evil intentions. Be aware and stay focused. Peace ✌🏾🕊️ and thanks Jude for another amazing job.
I ve always noticed that evangelsm is totally about drawing other church members to your church. Only ur church leads to heaven. thats the pastors commandment
Thank you for not throwing the baby out with the water. A lot of pastors in charismatic circles have lost it and have gone deep in manipulation schemes to make believers part with their money. I am a believer in Christ Jesus and like what you described, I believe in giving freely to the work of God. Many Pastors have turned the gospel into a huge Ponzi scheme where the only one who profits is the one at the top. The Gospel is the message of Christ dying for the forgiveness of the sins of Mankind. Nothing to do with Material prosperity and all what is being preached these days. Thank you for speaking up. Plus the quality of the video is great.
I grew up in CGAC which has same doctrine as CAC and around the 80/90s, the church was about your soul, how close you are to Jesus. The pastors were genuinely after your soul and believe in God. But from early 2000s things changed especially with the growth of modern prosperity churches. Churches now focus on the highest bidder, money driven organizations with pastors seeking power, material gains in the name of prosperity gospel. Things have really changed, really badly.
Amen you said it all. That’s why I left the so called church. I am studying my bible by myself with the Help of God the Holy Spirit. We are not gullibles anymore🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Jude Bela is seriously gearing up, i see you going places and making a change in Nigeria. Just don't forget your core values that got you here when you get to the top ❤
I hope this librate many. The fear of God and respecting once conscience not to do evil is the true religion. Members made up the church not church that made it self
The prosperity gospel has so weakened the faith of most Christians, some have been made to believe that they will become prosperous, simply because they have given to the church and in most cases not giving cheerfully, but giving only for wanting something bigger in return, making them feel entitled to God's mercies and favour, and some even turnout to blame God, if things didn't pan out as they were told it would
Even before I finished watching it I knew what this was all about. People are using dubious means to enrich themselves by calming they are men of God..... Well done bro
Daddy Freeze challenged them concerning the topic of tithing. He was viciously attacked for years. I feel it's evil for a pastor with private jets to be taking 10% of a poor person's earnings.
"What shall it profit the church to sell Jesus Christ and lose itself in the process". This statement is heavy. Thats why i would urge christians here to always read the word and dont let anybody play you.
Mr Jude's observations is apt to some extent, but we must be careful not to generalise. But I agree with him. We must not forget to tithe according to the scriptures but not by coercion.
Finally ooo..., You are one mind I greatly admire and respect...😊 The only painful thing is that many people in the comment section who are SPIRITUALLY BLIND and DEAF.., but religiously AWAKE would still not understand your profound message. They would use multiple biblical scriptures to buttress their religious colonialism...😊
Thank God eyes are beginning to open, I will be so happy if 20 years from now churches in Nigeria turn to museums or factories or schools, by then we can now day development in Africa has begun.
What a wish or expectations. Why do you have so much hate for the church? Your Government is the problem, the church is just another part of the community. Face your Politicians who have improvished you.
I have been an avid user of TH-cam for years now, and this would be my first comment ever, THANK YOU!!! For This video, keep up the good work. It takes a special kind of person to speak up on critical matters like this… God Bless You.
Jude Bella. Dont be discouraged by the negative comments of some persons about this video. You spoke the truth. God Continue to Bless your honest and ernest effort.
A true follower of Yeshua will not see anything wrong with this video. Only those who have been sold the prosperity gospel will find it offensive. God bless you for standing for the truth.
One thing I am proud of here is that you handed over to me as the FCS vice president in 2012... I'm proud we have the same thought patterns! The last I served in a unit in Church was March 2023! I am pained... I am not applauding you for this, a wonderful job you've done, same way i have been speaking to those close to me... I am in tears for what the gospel we once received as children have been bastardized and monitized!! Oh...
This a problem we keep having. But bro it will be great for you to keep finding a genuine church. The bible said we should not neglect the fellowship of the saints.
@@iclickmouse”Neglect the fellowship” is the same pill 💊 they’ve used to send Nigerians into slumber forever. Which church does the Bible recommend as the “fellowship of the saints”? Tell me the name, please?! But read Matthew 6 on how to call on God and you’ll see the difference.
Ìt was hunger under military regime during the 80s in Nigeria that witnessed a boom in church attendance and pastorship. From the likes of idahosa to okotie,oritsejafor,oyakhilome etc
From prosperity gospel to franchise model churchs, the 'body' of christ is so unrecognizable. I myself have left the church. I used to be a giver, until when i realized my giving was unto ridiculous missions. Btw, can you do a video on how these churches are now a front for money laundering?
Our problem is that we look for big personalities n not where the real gospel is preached, please ask God to direct you to His church, there is still a remnant church in every city, I thank God I found one. God bless you.
@victorayodele2577 ever wondered how these churches focus so much on acquiring frivolous buildings, and gadgets? Ever wondered how people in power become employees/ pastors so quickly but bypass doctrinal processes of obtaining positions? The process of 'cleaning' ill gotten wealth is such sinister act that the church has aided for years. We just dont have enough whistleblowers and journalists that would do the investigative work of exposing these churches. The rabbit hole is so deep. The problem with us Christians is that we have been brainwashed not to ask questions. We internalize challenging leadership as a form of blasphemy.
@judeuzochukwu1180 good for you. I wasn't drawn by big personalities, fortunately. I lost interest when the church tried to kill my curiosity but wanted to capitalize on my time and money. I sought God for myself, and my spiritual life has been awesome.
Lord Jesus said "My father's house, the church, shall be called the house of prayer" and not what the church has been transformed into today. God help us to seek you and find knowledge from above so we won't perish, amen!
Your story is similar to mine, only that i have left the church completely. I loved giving to the church as long as it was going to the missionary work, the widows and welfare. Learning my money was going to the general overseers to fund their jets and schools broke me into pieces , i couldn't cope at all. I have grown past that stage now but i still get angry every time i see these pastors drive jets and their members are looking for food the next day
Over the years i have learnt (by the Holy spirit) to differentiate between my Faith and the practitioners of my Faith (Pastors, Prophets e.t.c)... I agree with you on the facts of this video
That's the question I keep asking, can't we just give freely to help others, and not for rewards? When I was growing up, my father told me that the first place you learn how to give without expecting reward was the church...but today, one expects his 200naira offering to buy him riches
Wrong idea , follow what God says and not what man says. Would rather give to God or to buildings? This is what God says we should do not buildings - Proverbs 19:17 ► Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Not he who give to Pastor .
Omo, 1 thing I know is that building a church is building a business. It takes a lot of discipline and hard work for which I have no issues with. It’s still up to people to buy or not to buy.
Religion is the second best organized crime after government, and Christianity tops all other religions in the game, it is the master of the game. Religion is the worst thing that happens to humanity. If religion is removed in this world, the problem of the world will reduce by 70 - 80 percent. But since it cant be removed due to it strong rooted establishment, you can remove yourself from any form of religion and experience a peace of mind.
@@_Dannyforex wait what!!? Heck, I hope it's not what I'm thinking that you're implying. What if the 9/11 act had been perpetrated by Christians? You would take a substrata of the situation and generalize it?
Nigeria has a productivity problem. Its citizens spend far too much time and money in religious houses praying for God to help them, instead of using their time to produce something to help themselves😅
Remember when Jesus (peace be upon him) was quoted as being angry over how the temple became a marketplace? From what I also heard, even from our house helpers, they would donate to their churches whether they had enough money for food to eat or not. It wasn't like Zakat, which requires you to meet a certain gold or silver rate before you can give. Otherwise, you're a receiver, not a donor.
You are the greatest story teller in Nigeria. The way you have told this story is so accurate to the nearest T It is only sad that people will still watch this and fall prey to the doctrine of prosperity and not salvation
Nicely written, delivered Perfectly from a Concerned Christian. I love the church till tomorrow but Our practices are quite wonderful. We trust God that Things will change as God keeps changing our heart
Being able to construct and deliver truth like you have done is indeed a calling. Your choice of words, your refreshing candour, the propriety of your selected videos, your logic, and your simplicity in passing your message are nothing short of godly. Thank you.
This is one of the most truthful and comprehensive narratives on profiteering dubiously from people's money. Well done and God bless you. God has begun to judge the buyers and sellers of God!
Nice one @judebela Am always amazed seeing alot of poor people and jobless graduates in many churches in this country,they go to church almost evryday n no any form of program set within the church to help them,or even have a kind of collections every sunday to alleviate the suffering in the country n lack of employment even within the church members..
You have a unique smart following.....I can tell from the comment. If this was posted on a blogs, they will attack the messenger and not the message...Good one Jude
They are not! You can literally only have one biological father. I understand our culture regards more than just your father and mother as your only parent but over using the term is causing us problems so why keep doing it?
@@rotimiogunniyi6656 That's not what the bible says read your bible, not what man says - Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. So, it's either u believe in God or u believe in man, the choice is yours.
This is a tricky topic. How do you know who speaks the truth when they are only human. We as Christians are the Church and not the edifice " lesson to learn". Christianity is quite clear, we are not to follow man but rather to accept the Lordship of Christ and follow only him.
Judgement will begin in the house of the Lord I hope these men will turn from their evil ways more and more people are scared of going to church it is really breaking the body of christ thank you brother❤
Well done Jude! This is a sensitive topic because so many people are deeply wrapped up in religion against common sense but it’s admirable to see someone not only think for themselves but speak out against this issue especially in this climate where people are not encouraged to do so… Kudos to you and your video quality is incredible. Well done 👍🏽 I hope little by little the eyes of Nigerians will be opened
During my school days, i lived close to a Muslim dominated area called Gariki. One faithful day, some fellow students from a church close by came to our lodge for envangelism. I was forced to call their attention to the fact that everyone leaving in the lodge were Christians. It didn't really make sense to me that they were trying to win souls amongst Christians of other denominations, whereas you could easily take a stroll to Gariki where non Christians (Muslims) resided. As far as i was concerned, converting one Muslim brother alone would make more sense than preaching a million times to other Christians who have known Jesus all their lives. Them sha tire for me 😂
I asked this same question to my mom once, when her church was to establish another parish as is their practice every year. In the neighbourhood that the new church was to be planted, I sure there were at least 3 churches. I was like”why don’t they cross over to the Muslim side and establish one church?” 😅Obviously, Safty concerns would’ve been a big enough deterrent.
God bless you. Prosperity will remember you spoke your truth. Every man should read the word of God, and there is the truth. People manipulated because they failed to read or have the courage to challenge the preacher. Jesus christ himself teaches against this self glorified and money grabbing scheme. This generation must be liberated from the shackles of religion.
“If you want to be rich, start a business. If you want to be extremely rich, start a religion”
- L Ron Hubbard
Religion supports the socialization of a common morality.
Funny enough he started Scientology lol
@@HRHPrinceFarouk that's the reasoning
If you want to be stinky rich, start a church.
Facts...Doesn't have to be a church, just get people to believe in something that becomes a way of life. I've seen some business adopting something of this saying to an extent and gotten their consumers to believe and defend the business product. Harley davidson motorcycle, Jeep culture...
True Christian will never be angry watching this video but rather reevaluate ourselves. Very well thought out video
Thank you. 🙏
Exactly
You my friend , are one true christian👏👏👏
What do you know about Christianity? Christianity are people or person who is behaving like jesus christ.
Exactly..
I appreciate that someone finally has the guts to address this problem of monetization of religion that is festering in many denominations and amongst so called "men of God".
@75echo Lots of people have been saying the same thing. The members just refuse to listen.
@@Lowme1234they can't see the truth because they don't have the spirit of God
Lord have mercy on all ignorant people go to the chief priest, without giving goats chicken money etc please bring your own religion let follow.@@Hustlecryptocurrency
You are where you are today because you gave with your heart without compulsion. Now is profiteering with the church, you.
@@Hustlecryptocurrencythe entire concept of god is made up
When Jesus entered the temple he destroyed everything when he saw his Church was turned into buying and selling
Relevant comment
Even Jesus knew his system can be easily monetized. You would think his followers who are guided by his every other word could somewhat understand this.
Jesus never existed is an european invention.
Bro. you need to understand what you are referring to, by buying and selling.. read your bible well and do a bit of internet research and the details of the account you are referring in as much as we are we looking at this issue, most people does not have the right spiritual standing to talk about this matter not anybody should talk because you are a Christian. I will advice that we pray to God to understand more from the subject we are dealing with.
i have traveled over 70 countries and am still in a far country you need to know what is happening around. Satan is spending billion of dollars to quench the gospel , so that more people will go hell. so live genuine ministers alone to do their Jobs, so that more people will be resecured.
Jesus called them a den of robbers before he flipped tables and DECLARED God's house would be a HOUSE OF PRAYER 🙏🏽
But that also does not mean that we don't pay Tithes. Will a man rob God? According to scripture, God says we put ourselves under a curse because we are robbing God. We also must sow into good biblically sound doctrined ground. And THEN GOD WILL POUR us OUT a BLESSING from Heaven that we will not have room enough to receive it, while He Himself FORSAKES the DEVOURER on our behalf 💯
this dude is an extremely intelligent and independent thinker. kudos❤
He thinks beyond… I respect him a lot
AGREED 💯
My brother Jude Bela, I am so thankful for your video. I am also a Pastor and gets sad with the way some pastors have turned the Churches into a financial institution and not interested in winning souls.
I was given an allowance in Joyful Way Inc. [A Ghanaian Gospel Musical group] when I was the Administrator. Apart from that allowance which was mainly used as my T&T, I have been a Pastor for many decades, but REFUSED A SALARY or taken the money of the church.
Its not wrong for Pastors to be given a salary, but I decided to be an example even when I pastored two different Churches. Like Apostle Paul, i work with my own hands to make money to feed my family.
Thank you again my brother Jude Bela. God really bless you.
At least i am from Kokomlemle and i know a bit of the genesis of Joyful Way Inc. You did a good job... I watched something similar about MEGA RICH PASTORS, and what i can see is they are now competing among themselves...
@@TheMessenger012 oookay you are from Kokomlemle, and you know Joyful Way? whaooaw, i see. Yes it so unfortunate what some of the Pastors have turned their churches into.
Bro jude, God bless you my brother, for this great awareness, I am Apostle BLESSED SAMUEL, the senior pastor of the Courage Christian Church lagos. And I am one of your subscriber, I have been preaching this for the past ten years and they have been fighting me, the church has been hijacked by the Spirit of self and greed. Mammon. Thank you for exposing this truth. Our prayer is ever for you. Thank you.
Thank you, Pastor 🙏.
Nice to see another Nigerian who's eyes have been opened to see the hypocrisy of the church.
You are wrong. This is not the hypocrisy of the church. This is the scam of scammers--charlatans posing to be church. Two different things for those who actually know the truth.
Religion is the fastest growing industry in Nigeria
And is fast pushing common sense into oblivion.
Religion and Politics has always been powerful here
With CAGR of 200% and Increased revenues steadily growing at 1000% year over year
Me I don commot hand from religion. I kept the values and did away with the practices. My life is more peaceful
Not only in Nigeria but the whole of sub-Saharan Afrika neo religion colonialism
Evangelism in Nigeria is just a competition to swap denominations just like you said
Evangelism is membership hunt.
Jude you are not attacking the church but your message is unbiased and delivered in good faith. Good job and God bless you.
Thank you. 🙏
I laugh at people, especially those in my generation, who still take Nigerian pastors seriously. Previous generations could be forgiven for ignorance but this is supposed to be the most educated and enlightened generation Nigeria has ever had.
I’m happy more & more people are becoming aware of this. My wife & I were once “victims”. We gave over N12m for purchase of church property, tithes and special seeds. This was when Naira was N147 to $1. Which was a lot of money back then. Soon as the pastor got bulk money of N8m, upgraded from N100k/year rent to N400k. Bought Nissan pathfinder SUV and sacked his wife of many years with whom he started the church. Went straight and married a younger girl who gave birth barely 1year after he got rid of his wife. This was one of those unknown churches, but I encountered same everywhere including MFM where we primarily worshiped. I’m not a Christian in the Nigerian sense anymore though I continue to believe in God & serve him, but will never be affiliated with or enter any church again for rest of my life. It’s a huge scam even here in America and especially in Nigeria.
Can you just dash a stranger a fraction of that amount today the way you dashed your pastor that particular year?
Thanks 🙏 for sharing
This is very pathetic. May God heal your heart and restore you back to a Bible-teaching church in Jesus name.
@@YinkaAkinyo my dear sir, I’m done with churches of any sort especially in Nigeria. Not that these things only happen in Nigeria, it’s even worse here in America. I believe in God and will keep His will to best of my ability. But church? Nope.
Am glad you identified the real problem, not God but these money hunting so called men of God.
I remember vividly the day I used my last cash to "sow seed" in redeem church.. Hunger taught me a lesson I will never forget..
😂😂😂
Yeah, I went to a church because I was jobless. After speaking to the assistant pastor, he told me to sow a seed that will move God to act in my favor. As I dey there, I no get transport fare. I simply walked away and never went back to that church.
😂😂
@@ifeanyiikemefuna3706 😀😀 Christianity is fast becoming a joke..
🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Jude for having the guts to bring this into limelight. Religion is our No1 problem in Nigeria.
In Africa
Is North Korea any better
@@PDAVIDANOINTEDMELODYewu.. goat na ur name
@@enujioforlawrence535 the only thing you guys know how to do is to rain curses! That’s not how civilized people disagree o! Step up my guy! We may disagree but we are not enemies. Besides by the time you and your guys close down all the churches, there will be more hate ,bitterness and division in society.
@@PDAVIDANOINTEDMELODY Oga which one are you? A tithe collector or tithe payer?
This is my favorite content of 2024... Five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well, Christianity doesn't sponsor and encourage terrorism. Can't say the same about your group.
I left church for all this point but I didn't leave Jesus... God bless you sir... You have dropped a strong message to the body of Christ... You have just evangelize sir
This doesn't only apply to pentecostal churches or evangelical churches. This equally applies to orthodox churches too. As a catholic, my experience in it made me to stop donating to it. The truth is that the catholic church is among the richest organisations in the world, this is why their priests can live lavishly and eat as many times as they want a day without most of their members even eating once a day. Don't get me wrong, I believe in charity donations but not in donating to the church. Whenever I attend the Mass I don't make any donations and I never pay 10 percent of my monthly income. Instead, I rather donate it to someone in the community or society who needs it the most. I prefer rendering my help directly to the people who needs it than to a church who does not lack anything. My family don't like it but i don't care. Religion is a huge scam when handled or managed or practiced by the wrong people with evil intentions. Be aware and stay focused. Peace ✌🏾🕊️ and thanks Jude for another amazing job.
God bless you
My brother you are NOT a Catholic because Catholic don't I repeat don't Force or Conjure you for anything money titles or donations.
No lies detected
I visited Nigeria recently, Christian religion is the fast growing business in the country.
I’m glad Nigerians are now seeing this problem but it’s sad that most of them still defend religious fraud
I guess religious don't breads bad attitudes, it's the interpreters that are the problem
There's no God. It's sad to realize but grow up. @@MuhammedMuhammed-ux8vd
I ve always noticed that evangelsm is totally about drawing other church members to your church. Only ur church leads to heaven. thats the pastors commandment
Thank you for not throwing the baby out with the water. A lot of pastors in charismatic circles have lost it and have gone deep in manipulation schemes to make believers part with their money. I am a believer in Christ Jesus and like what you described, I believe in giving freely to the work of God. Many Pastors have turned the gospel into a huge Ponzi scheme where the only one who profits is the one at the top. The Gospel is the message of Christ dying for the forgiveness of the sins of Mankind. Nothing to do with Material prosperity and all what is being preached these days. Thank you for speaking up. Plus the quality of the video is great.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
I grew up in CGAC which has same doctrine as CAC and around the 80/90s, the church was about your soul, how close you are to Jesus. The pastors were genuinely after your soul and believe in God. But from early 2000s things changed especially with the growth of modern prosperity churches. Churches now focus on the highest bidder, money driven organizations with pastors seeking power, material gains in the name of prosperity gospel. Things have really changed, really badly.
Amen you said it all. That’s why I left the so called church. I am studying my bible by myself with the Help of God the Holy Spirit. We are not gullibles anymore🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I do the same
Jude Bela is seriously gearing up, i see you going places and making a change in Nigeria.
Just don't forget your core values that got you here when you get to the top ❤
Thank you for addressing the big elephant in the room. Thanks for addressing the ultimate taboo topic in Nigeria. We need more of this. Thumbs up.
I hope this librate many.
The fear of God and respecting once conscience not to do evil is the true religion.
Members made up the church not church that made it self
Sure
Something that you fear, controls you, because you cannot question it
The prosperity gospel has so weakened the faith of most Christians, some have been made to believe that they will become prosperous, simply because they have given to the church and in most cases not giving cheerfully, but giving only for wanting something bigger in return, making them feel entitled to God's mercies and favour, and some even turnout to blame God, if things didn't pan out as they were told it would
Even before I finished watching it I knew what this was all about. People are using dubious means to enrich themselves by calming they are men of God..... Well done bro
One of the most unbiased piece I've ever listened to. Detailed, straight-to-the-point and truthful.
No Jude, you are not attacking the church, rather you are simply stating the obvious. I see them too and its quite painful. May GOD help the church.
Daddy Freeze challenged them concerning the topic of tithing.
He was viciously attacked for years.
I feel it's evil for a pastor with private jets to be taking 10% of a poor person's earnings.
Is it only private jet,when they gather money from the poor to establish universities then the poor can't afford to attend their school.
People are paying tithe ,I am paying tithes and I am seeing the effects of the tithing .
"What shall it profit the church to sell Jesus Christ and lose itself in the process".
This statement is heavy. Thats why i would urge christians here to always read the word and dont let anybody play you.
Mr Jude's observations is apt to some extent, but we must be careful not to generalise. But I agree with him. We must not forget to tithe according to the scriptures but not by coercion.
Finally ooo..., You are one mind I greatly admire and respect...😊
The only painful thing is that many people in the comment section who are SPIRITUALLY BLIND and DEAF.., but religiously AWAKE would still not understand your profound message. They would use multiple biblical scriptures to buttress their religious colonialism...😊
Man, this is terrifying what some churches are doing to vulnerable people.
What you are saying is 1000000% true. Keep on teaching.
Thank God eyes are beginning to open, I will be so happy if 20 years from now churches in Nigeria turn to museums or factories or schools, by then we can now day development in Africa has begun.
What a wish or expectations. Why do you have so much hate for the church? Your Government is the problem, the church is just another part of the community. Face your Politicians who have improvished you.
This is a very sensitive topic that a very few have the guts to see the truth for what it is
I have been an avid user of TH-cam for years now, and this would be my first comment ever, THANK YOU!!! For This video, keep up the good work. It takes a special kind of person to speak up on critical matters like this… God Bless You.
Amen. Thank you.
Jude Bella. Dont be discouraged by the negative comments of some persons about this video.
You spoke the truth. God Continue to Bless your honest and ernest effort.
A true follower of Yeshua will not see anything wrong with this video. Only those who have been sold the prosperity gospel will find it offensive. God bless you for standing for the truth.
One thing I am proud of here is that you handed over to me as the FCS vice president in 2012... I'm proud we have the same thought patterns! The last I served in a unit in Church was March 2023! I am pained... I am not applauding you for this, a wonderful job you've done, same way i have been speaking to those close to me... I am in tears for what the gospel we once received as children have been bastardized and monitized!! Oh...
This a problem we keep having. But bro it will be great for you to keep finding a genuine church. The bible said we should not neglect the fellowship of the saints.
This is exactly my situation!
God have mercy on us and send forth your revival!
❤@@iclickmouse u said it All day are for there packets 😂
@@iclickmouse”Neglect the fellowship” is the same pill 💊 they’ve used to send Nigerians into slumber forever. Which church does the Bible recommend as the “fellowship of the saints”? Tell me the name, please?! But read Matthew 6 on how to call on God and you’ll see the difference.
@iclickmouse must the "fellowship of the saints" be only in a building called church?
The disciples were meeting in their homes!
Thank God for the internet, our spiritual lives will keep improving with time because of all these online revelations
God bless you, mate. " Freely have I given you, freely shall you give."
"Make it clear to them, anyone who doesn't pay his tithes will not make it to heaven". Wao. It has come to this?
Where is that in the bible
Yup. He needs to ask Yahweh for forgiveness for saying that
You can imagine, as a heaven gatekeeper that he is.
Ìt was hunger under military regime during the 80s in Nigeria that witnessed a boom in church attendance and pastorship.
From the likes of idahosa to okotie,oritsejafor,oyakhilome etc
You ate speaking the truth. James jani also made an amazing video on this
What many pastors fail to mention on sowing is that faith without work is fruit less
From prosperity gospel to franchise model churchs, the 'body' of christ is so unrecognizable. I myself have left the church. I used to be a giver, until when i realized my giving was unto ridiculous missions.
Btw, can you do a video on how these churches are now a front for money laundering?
Our problem is that we look for big personalities n not where the real gospel is preached, please ask God to direct you to His church, there is still a remnant church in every city, I thank God I found one. God bless you.
Money laundering? Wow hmmm I will like to know.I also left church for self discovery and to fulfill purpose.
@victorayodele2577 ever wondered how these churches focus so much on acquiring frivolous buildings, and gadgets? Ever wondered how people in power become employees/ pastors so quickly but bypass doctrinal processes of obtaining positions? The process of 'cleaning' ill gotten wealth is such sinister act that the church has aided for years. We just dont have enough whistleblowers and journalists that would do the investigative work of exposing these churches. The rabbit hole is so deep. The problem with us Christians is that we have been brainwashed not to ask questions. We internalize challenging leadership as a form of blasphemy.
@judeuzochukwu1180 good for you. I wasn't drawn by big personalities, fortunately. I lost interest when the church tried to kill my curiosity but wanted to capitalize on my time and money. I sought God for myself, and my spiritual life has been awesome.
Lord Jesus said "My father's house, the church, shall be called the house of prayer" and not what the church has been transformed into today. God help us to seek you and find knowledge from above so we won't perish, amen!
There is no church in that phrase. Please quote accurately
Bro your message is so strong. For the church, this is a wake up call because many are being push away from Christianity by this men of money.
Your story is similar to mine, only that i have left the church completely. I loved giving to the church as long as it was going to the missionary work, the widows and welfare.
Learning my money was going to the general overseers to fund their jets and schools broke me into pieces , i couldn't cope at all.
I have grown past that stage now but i still get angry every time i see these pastors drive jets and their members are looking for food the next day
I understand the anger, and it's justified. Going forward, we can help humanity without going through religious middlemen.
Their children and the pastors spend more time overseas enjoying modern medicine and schools while their members in poor countries keep suffering.
This is in no way an attack on the church, rather it's an objective perspective of realities.
Over the years i have learnt (by the Holy spirit) to differentiate between my Faith and the practitioners of my Faith (Pastors, Prophets e.t.c)... I agree with you on the facts of this video
If I talk now they will say I am not a believer 😂😂😂. God bless you Jude
That's the question I keep asking, can't we just give freely to help others, and not for rewards? When I was growing up, my father told me that the first place you learn how to give without expecting reward was the church...but today, one expects his 200naira offering to buy him riches
It's too bad. The commercialization of the gospel is reaching new levels.
@@realjudebelathat's the problem, that's the end result
Wrong idea , follow what God says and not what man says. Would rather give to God or to buildings? This is what God says we should do not buildings - Proverbs 19:17 ► Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Not he who give to Pastor .
Omo, 1 thing I know is that building a church is building a business. It takes a lot of discipline and hard work for which I have no issues with. It’s still up to people to buy or not to buy.
Religion is the second best organized crime after government, and Christianity tops all other religions in the game, it is the master of the game. Religion is the worst thing that happens to humanity. If religion is removed in this world, the problem of the world will reduce by 70 - 80 percent. But since it cant be removed due to it strong rooted establishment, you can remove yourself from any form of religion and experience a peace of mind.
Your name proves who you are.
@@nnajigodmin9737 If you get money then try and buy some sense. Thank me later
Thank you for talking about governments, that's another one people like to forget, that ALL governments are criminal syndicates
September 11 religion
@@_Dannyforex wait what!!?
Heck, I hope it's not what I'm thinking that you're implying.
What if the 9/11 act had been perpetrated by Christians?
You would take a substrata of the situation and generalize it?
Nigeria has a productivity problem. Its citizens spend far too much time and money in religious houses praying for God to help them, instead of using their time to produce something to help themselves😅
May God continue to embolden you
Thank you very much JB, gradually people are beginning to see that these churches are business centres and not a place of worship.
Remember when Jesus (peace be upon him) was quoted as being angry over how the temple became a marketplace?
From what I also heard, even from our house helpers, they would donate to their churches whether they had enough money for food to eat or not. It wasn't like Zakat, which requires you to meet a certain gold or silver rate before you can give. Otherwise, you're a receiver, not a donor.
Only those that are myopic will think you're attacking the church. You delivered Wonderfully well ❤
In some countries, teaching religious education is mandatory while ICT is optional. And we blame others for our poverty
God bless you Jude, very enlightening content. Everything Jude said here is the truth, i used to know him way back from uniagric he was a pianist.
You are the greatest story teller in Nigeria. The way you have told this story is so accurate to the nearest T
It is only sad that people will still watch this and fall prey to the doctrine of prosperity and not salvation
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You effortlessly brought out a major issue in the Christendom. It really needs to be addressed head-on if not the gullible and vulnerable are doomed.
More reasons I'm glued to your channel... I'm waiting for the Next episode
Nicely written, delivered Perfectly from a Concerned Christian.
I love the church till tomorrow but Our practices are quite wonderful. We trust God that Things will change as God keeps changing our heart
I recently said at home, someone said i have be manipulated 😅 good job Jude ❤can’t stop looking ur videos 👏 you’re one my role model.. ❤
Being able to construct and deliver truth like you have done is indeed a calling. Your choice of words, your refreshing candour, the propriety of your selected videos, your logic, and your simplicity in passing your message are nothing short of godly.
Thank you.
Oh wow! Thank you 🙏
Thanks for listening to your fans. A fan asked and you delivered. CLASS
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God is not in a religion the better we all know this and the better it'll be for us all.
This is one of the most truthful and comprehensive narratives on profiteering dubiously from people's money. Well done and God bless you. God has begun to judge the buyers and sellers of God!
Nice one @judebela
Am always amazed seeing alot of poor people and jobless graduates in many churches in this country,they go to church almost evryday n no any form of program set within the church to help them,or even have a kind of collections every sunday to alleviate the suffering in the country n lack of employment even within the church members..
GOD bless you Jude for saying the truth
Spot on Jude, thank you for this video.
Jude..thanks and great job in finally releasing this insightful video. You really did hit the nail on the head.
Thank you.
You just nail it on wall, this is our taught everyday, God bless you
Thank you, brother. Much love.
You have a unique smart following.....I can tell from the comment. If this was posted on a blogs, they will attack the messenger and not the message...Good one Jude
Well done. Judgement of God shall come to pass and the world will hear.
U have presented the truth which many are afraid to speak about. God bless.
Thank you so much Jude, i was waiting for someone to come out openly and say this
Revival of the church has started, Thank God for answering our prayers.Let he that have ears hear
Our government and our religious fathers are the greatest problems faced by ordinary Nigerians.
Calling them "fathers" is one of the ways we got to this point
@adeogi1904 They are our fathers, are they not? Is left for us and our children to be wise and not fall victims of their children.
They are not! You can literally only have one biological father. I understand our culture regards more than just your father and mother as your only parent but over using the term is causing us problems so why keep doing it?
@@adeogi1904 I agree with you. Matthew 23:9 informed us. That God is our father.
@@rotimiogunniyi6656 That's not what the bible says read your bible, not what man says - Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. So, it's either u believe in God or u believe in man, the choice is yours.
This is a tricky topic. How do you know who speaks the truth when they are only human. We as Christians are the Church and not the edifice " lesson to learn". Christianity is quite clear, we are not to follow man but rather to accept the Lordship of Christ and follow only him.
Jude is back with a banger 🎉
Judgement will begin in the house of the Lord I hope these men will turn from their evil ways more and more people are scared of going to church it is really breaking the body of christ thank you brother❤
Thank you very much for this video!
God bless you for addressing this ugly issue in the Christian church, particularly in Nigeria.
BRG brought here and it was worth the recommendation.
Well done Jude!
This is a sensitive topic because so many people are deeply wrapped up in religion against common sense but it’s admirable to see someone not only think for themselves but speak out against this issue especially in this climate where people are not encouraged to do so… Kudos to you and your video quality is incredible. Well done 👍🏽
I hope little by little the eyes of Nigerians will be opened
Thank you Hadiza. 🙏
During my school days, i lived close to a Muslim dominated area called Gariki. One faithful day, some fellow students from a church close by came to our lodge for envangelism. I was forced to call their attention to the fact that everyone leaving in the lodge were Christians. It didn't really make sense to me that they were trying to win souls amongst Christians of other denominations, whereas you could easily take a stroll to Gariki where non Christians (Muslims) resided. As far as i was concerned, converting one Muslim brother alone would make more sense than preaching a million times to other Christians who have known Jesus all their lives. Them sha tire for me 😂
I asked this same question to my mom once, when her church was to establish another parish as is their practice every year. In the neighbourhood that the new church was to be planted, I sure there were at least 3 churches. I was like”why don’t they cross over to the Muslim side and establish one church?” 😅Obviously, Safty concerns would’ve been a big enough deterrent.
Damn they will come for you, but i love it, finally somebody stand up amd speak 🗣️
Money ritual with a crucifix, instead of a " charm "
Great message, brother! Preach on!!! We are here for it.
God bless you. Prosperity will remember you spoke your truth. Every man should read the word of God, and there is the truth. People manipulated because they failed to read or have the courage to challenge the preacher. Jesus christ himself teaches against this self glorified and money grabbing scheme. This generation must be liberated from the shackles of religion.
Don't forget.. Jesus dint say we should sell him..
But he is a tool of scam
@@classybree2241 Made a tool by scammers to people who have little to no understanding.
And He will deal with the people that scammed on His name when the time comes ✅
Oga you are too much, this is word of wisdom. More wisdom, God bless you