Why Most Christians Are Poor
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What You'll Learn in This Video:
A common misinterpretation of scripture around money and how it impacts Christian mindset.
Why money itself isn’t evil but the love of money can be dangerous.
How many Christians use misconceptions about money as an excuse for complacency.
In today’s video, I address a common fallacy that many Christians have when it comes to money-misinterpreting key Bible verses that talk about the love of money being the root of all evil. I’ll unpack why money is not inherently bad and how the love for money can prevent believers from fulfilling their potential. I'll also share how many Christians use this misinterpretation as a reason to avoid working hard or pursuing financial success. Money is just a tool-what matters is how you use it and how it fits into your relationship with God. Let’s dive into these misconceptions and work toward a healthier, more biblical understanding of wealth.
*DISCLAIMER* I am not a financial advisor and anything that I say on this TH-cam channel should not be seen as financial advice nor direct business advice. I am only sharing my biased opinion based off of speculation and my personal experience. You should always understand that with investing there is always risk. You should always do your own research before making any investment.
Money is not the root of all evil. It is the love of money that is the root of all evil. Thank you Paul
Not all evil, all KINDS of evil. 🙏
Seems like a lot of this guys viewers love money.
Yep. Cause the love of it.. blinds the person. And that person does everything & anything to obtain. Which because an issue. And one we are all paying for it on a daily basis. Sadly.
I have fallen to this actually. Ever since I needed to save up for something, it’s been my focus. Lord Jesus Help me Please
crack is not evil, it’s the love of crack that is evil.
Paul that was a mic drop game changer 😮 “they’re not charitable because they’re wealthy, but they’re wealthy because they’re charitable” awesome video brother!
I clipped that lol *
Guys, just imagine this situation: You are a very well put together person, meek and respectful, very intelligent and on top of that you have money, people know it not because you act like you have money, but because you don't live like you lack money and on top of that you provide for others spiritually, intellectually and financially "Abundantly". But at the end of every interaction you say to the other person "May God bless you and keep your soul" or "May Jesus bless you and keep your soul"!
You’ve beautifully articulated 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 😊
Goals 🥹😍😍
@@jasminealexiaseriously 😅
What should we understand?
The Good Samaritan, without money, would have had only good intentions. Make as much money as you can as long as it's made without being immoral, unethical or illegal. Noone would condemn a farmer for producing an abundant crop. Same goes for someone who has abundant money.
100%
There's no way to make money without immorality, so we ask for mercy.
@@trollsneedhugsdon’t push your limiting beliefs on others 🙏🏽
Making money the clean way is why Christians can’t be richer than the worldly business people. Those people go beyond killing others to stay rich.
That’s why it’s hard to see a devoted Christian among top 50 billionaires. There are some legal ways to make money but those ways are not God way and if I attempt I may lose my eternal possession. However as you said, make money if you are blessed with opportunity.
@@boxoffisa it’s not your eternal possession if you can lose it then? Salvation by faith alone can’t be lost. And instead of having a mindset that you can’t make money in this world why not just ask God for guidance to help you make money in a way he’d be pleased? change your mindset
Well explained Paul,
Some of my thoughts:
1. If anything (e.g. money) is pushing you away from God it's obviously bad. But if God is your first priority and you put God first in every area of your life, then you're good.
2. Money amplifies who you are. If you are generous, you will be more generous.
PUT GOD FIRST!!! GOD BLESS!!
That’s true. I don’t want to sin against God. It hurts me to see that the wealthiest people aren’t Christians.
For example in Nigerian, the richest man is a Muslim and many wealthiest men in Africa are either Muslim or secular people. Same for the rest of the wealthiest people in the whole world.
I am having trouble with this. I don’t want to discourage my faith my displeasing God but it’s tough to think about.
@@boxoffisaThats where you are wrong a lot of wealthy people are Christian they may not be known because they keep their business to themselves but you’ll be surprised to know how many wealthy christians there are
@@Peak7Concept exactly. That's true, they just keep it in private, they don't want to be praised by the world...
@@Peak7Concept I don’t refuse that there are many Christians who are wealthy. But majority of the wealthy people are not christians. From the Forbes’ top 20 billionaires you can’t single anyone who is a born again christian. Making wealth is possible as a christian but there are territories you won’t want to go to get to be on that list. Some industries pays well but unethical practices of their nature won’t be where you wanna be as a christian.
@@boxoffisa makes sense... by the way do check out some sermons on Biblical principles on money, maybe you can watch Dave Ramsey's sermon and Steve Harvey's speeches. It could be helpful to get some better understanding...
I remember I use to struggle with idea of developing wealth and I remember shortly after I got baptized God gave me the story of Job for 6 months not realizing I placed relationships and my fears of money above him; long story short Job lost it all and then some because he never cursed God, continued to love him in the tribulation he didn’t understand, and prayed for his friends that cursed him.
Needless to say nothing is placed above him and our faith must rest squarely in him.
People need discernment and actually understand verses before calling other people out for it. It's the love of money that is evil, not money itself. The Bible cannot contradict itself so if money was evil, then Joseph, Abraham and Solomon wouldn't have been among the richest people to ever live, God loved all of them deeply and gave them great riches, logically it doesn't add up for God to give bad things to people He loves to bless them.
Please keep making videos about God Paul, I enjoy them so much, even more than your entrepreneurial videos! It's good to see someone of your status spreading the Word and evangelizing, it's a breath of fresh air
The Bible indeed tells us not to worry about money, emphasizing that we should not be anxious about what to eat or wear because God will provide.
I think It's important to understand also that some even good people in this life just won't have much and that's okay. As life shows, often-times the worst people have the best lives and the best people have the worst lives. We aren't living for this life, not for a career, not for a wife and kids, not for money, not for friends or anything of this world. We are living to be in the next one and our eyes should be on the kingdom of heaven not this earth. This incredibly short and a blip of a life we have on earth is nothing compared to the eternity we will spend with God. The things of this world often times become the things we live for, our loved-ones become more important, our jobs and careers become more important, but none of that will last, the only thing that will last is God and that is what you should be living for.
I think being comfortable is hard on the Christian life. You get fat and lose the hunger for God
@@sensefulprods1629 I love that, we are living for Christ not this world 🌍🙏✝️
Hey Paul, thanks for this. After watching this video, I realized that I have a love for money. I never thought so until watching this- partly because I didn't grow up in a wealthy home but even more so, I struggled with stewarding money for most of my life. I've debated with others on this exact topic and I'm definitely in agreement with the perspective of God's word concerning money so thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Just wanted to share my appreciation for this content. It opened my eyes and now I get to repent! 🙏
Thank you Lord for giving the money to the right people.
Exactly! It is not Money that is evil but the LOVE of money. I shared the story of the widow during church before watching this video and couldn't agree more with what you are saying. Wherever your heart is, that is where your treasure is. Keep sharing the gospel Paul!
I first heard about Paul Daley around 8 months ago when I joined DL, an Imam's online program. Out of all the programs, Paul taught sales. I will forever be grateful to have Paul teaching me sales. Not only is he so natural and honest with his teachings, but even though I never met him, I felt what a great person he is and how much he wants to help people. I am praying for you, Paul, for your family, and the people around you
I grew up in the church, and my dad was a pastor of 2 congratulations and later a bible teacher at a private Christian school. Throughout my childhood and young adult life, I saw this belief that I call the Poverty Gospel.
The Poverty Gospel presents that being poor is a virtue. It emphasizes frugality over production or efficiency and not frugality for the sake of being more charitable, but frugality for the sake of frugality or just being cheap.
I have found it much easier to solve financial problems by focusing on making money (by providing a valuable service to someone) than by cutting spending. The former has unlimited potential and focuses on helping others, and the latter has very limited potential and focuses on oneself
I called it the poverty gospel too or poverty christianity. Many are anti prosperity, anti business, anti entrepreneur. They scammed others by making them to believe in poverty. They dont call themselves poverty preachers but call those who are able to demonstrate the power of God as prosperity preachers. Its ofc false because the gospel contains prosperity.
In the book of proverbs it says money answers to all things.
Today, I'm on the brink of being thrown out of my home by a rich Christian, even though I've pleaded for more time as I'm working hard to raise the money. My father, before he died, had worked for this man. But this man barked at me and my family to get out of his house like we were dogs. I agree with everything you've said. But in addition, I think that the other reason that many Christians are poor is that the rich Christians weaponize the very point you've just made and simply won't help the less privileged. "Won't" is the key word here. Rich Christians are of the opinion that poor Christians are poor because they are lazy and unduly entitled to mercy from the rich. So yes, many rich Christians are extremely uncharitable. I'm hurt. I'm hurting. I'm scared. Literally scared right now. Personally, this experience has strengthened my resolve to work hard and be rich because it sucks to be poor and to have no one who cares enough to share. Poverty sucks. Poverty makes you lonely. Don't be poor; it's evil. But yes, many rich Christians have allowed the money to get to their heads, and this makes poor Christians see wealth in a bad light. Love you, Paul, and God bless you.
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I would say that that person could be confessing to be a Christian but that doesn't mean they're following God. A lot of people think they're Christians if they go to church and if they believe in God and that doesn't equate to being an actual person that is close to God and knowing God and has the characteristics of a godly Christian at all. As you can see from this man's behavior there is something wrong there. So just hold fast to the Lord and pray and I pray for you as well that God provides for you and changes this man's heart. As we see in the Bible sometimes even those who follow God they are simply human and they have their moments but as God shows us in the Bible he also will use other people whether they are Christians or not to get us to do something he wants us to do to refine us etc. Just have faith in the Lord when he says he works all things out for your good
Don't say many rich Christians are uncharitable
💯💯💯💯 The rich “Christians” I’ve met have been truly awful people who lord their wealth over others. It’s scumbag behavior.
i hope things go well but we are not required to take on other peoples burdens that is how you become unequally yolked regaurdless of status. If people dont do what THEY need to i believe it can end negatively temporarily. Though God will guide your path sometimesi think we do stuff to ourself. I am blessed to be where i am and take no credit but we must hold ourselves accountable sometimes
This was sooo good! Well said! We had a sermon on this recently where they said the same thing, that wealth from God is meant to steward generosity and grow the kingdom of God. It's much easier to do that when you have wealth. So, we need to stop demonizing it. It becomes an issue when it's your idol and that heart posture does not come from God anyways.
The problem is by making money you will directly or indirectly contribute to the demise of others. The industries where more money is made are the industries where people are spiritually/mentally/physically poisoned, the bank industry, the tech industry, the medical field.
Such an important conversation for the body of Christ. Appreciate you including the caveats you did, it's clear you share from a place of deep love, humility, and compassion. Especially appreciate the point on Christians using this misinterpretation as an excuse for passivity. Keep up the fantastic work!
In the Philippines, the "BAHALA NA" mentality, or "BAHALA NA ANG PANGINOON" is what make people poor. It translates to, "Let God do it." It's learned surrender.
A group of 17 people from the church I attend went to the Philippines 🇵🇭. Going to prisons, giving out bibles. Without money they could not have gone. Most came from 1 person.
Firstly saw you on educate. But now seeing you on YT preaching the gospel and talking about god is the way to keep going.
God Bless You!
I KNEW HE LOOKED FAMILIAR
I’m a 22 year old Nigerian, I wanna create a business empire solely to advance God’s Kingdom and help people on earth. Thank you so much Paul for all the insight, you’re God sent!
Same Vision!
Your words betray you. Which one is more important to you?
1. I wanna to create a business empire
Or
2. I wanna advance God's kingdom and help people on earth.
#2 does not rely on #1.
You will fail my brother. Read the Scriptures. Jesus wants you to do one thing, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.”
You are terrible@@myxsys
@@2025izSh-tthat sounds silly. Don’t close your mind, he’s going to create a business empire that promotes God kingdom. That sounds very simple and not contradictory. Yes he can promote Gods kingdom without a business, but once he gets big enough and have enough people “following”’him… that’s a business that promotes GOD kingdom. He doesn’t value money, he values God. He’s going to create a way for more people to hear about God… that’s a business.
For the past few months, I’ve been struggling a lot mentally, feeling conflicted about growing my business. I felt like wanting to succeed in business and not be broke was somehow wrong. As a Christian, I had this belief that I wasn’t supposed to prosper with my AI business, and that doing so would make me a bad person. It created this mental barrier where I felt like having any sort of financial success would be evil, even though I wanted to use that success to give and be generous. This video has really helped me overcome that mindset and realize that it’s not wrong to grow a business and be successful. Thank you for helping me push past that mental block
Thats awesome man. I believe religion is the #1 killer of dreams and profits. The religious spirit wants you poor and to spiritualize it. You got this.
AI business? Can you help me out with guidance? What do you do exactly? How you got started? I also want to do an AI business
As long as you don’t kill anyone for it or make others suffer, please make money. Bible says that money answer almost all questions.
Lol you refused to prosper.
14:49 - Love this statement! Its such a better foundation to run a business off of because it makes the trials and tribulations easier to bear. I always say money is a terrible motivator, because as soon as you get enough you will start to become complacent.
Thank you so much for making this video.I used to say the same thing,now I can preach this with even more confidence..
your production value is a delight to the senses. thanks for excellence of word and execution of delivery of Godly truth with love. Keep preaching my brother.
This is a powerful message. For years I was afraid of money and had a poverty mindset.
I am already rich spiritually and in everything because I have Jesus! But I welcome financial abundance not just for my own good but to help my family and those in need. I can’t do that as much without money !!! Money is a tool like technology, you can use it for bad (spreading hate, consuming negative media) or for good (preaching the Gospel, connecting with others , learning, creating) money is not evil, it’s truly your mindset about it. I do not love money, and I love Jesus above all things!!!
First video I’ve watched of yours and love it! Subscribed! May God bless your journey
I love these kinds of videos just as much as VSL breakdowns.
Also, the background music in your videos is great.
I’ll say laziness is the main reason
Thanks, in my move to financial freedom and with those i happen to share with what i learn, the word of God will be fronted and scriptural understanding given a priority.
You are first a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ.
Then you are your job, business, brand, whatever.
I decided to also start focusing on my business, so I can provide for my family, my church, and everyone who needs it.
Money itself is not evil, but how you manage it.
Thank you for this video and the value of it.
Money is a tool, that allows us to live better quality of lives, be more charity, and be in better position to be a giver.
Most of us have a heart problem when it comes to money and finances, definitely speaking for myself. The lack of it can keep us bound and the abundance of it can make us arrogant. We have to make sure our hearts are in the right place.
Deuteronomy 8:18
"And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day."
i agree with you on this one, i think this mindset is what keeps most African countries under-developed where am from.
The natural explanation for undeveloped countries is that foreign mining companies force them gov to give them mining permissions for low costs or give them a loan so the countries tax goes to that instead of development etc.
Africa has more problems than that. The problem of Africa is leadership. What sets Rwanda apart is leadership.
What makes my country Uganda to be where we are with bad roads, no medicine in hospitals, is because of corrupt leadership while pastors stand behind a man who refuse to let others make a difference is leadership.
China, world bank and IMF are giving us loans that will be yokes on our shoulders for generations but corrupt leaders are embezzling it while foreigners come and prosper.
On a Christian stand, even serving in a corrupt government without being corrupt you end up not making it. God gives us power to make wealth and I agree but you need opportunities.
I am still struggling with failures myself as I put in work, prayers and fasting but lack of opportunities and connections will set you back. Success has principles and Christians must know how these principles works to succeed. They tell us to give and tithe so we can receive blessings. I wonder where bill gates tithe.
@@boxoffisa i'm from Rwanda and i agree with you on bad leardership in Africa as a whole, you can take a look on what's going on in Kenya or Nigeria right now as a quick example the economy is collapsing because the people we put in positions are focused on their own pockets rather than their people.
however as individuals we can't focus on what we can't control and cry about the bad hand we were dealt with, as you mentioned success
has principles and one of them are Adaptability and building a positive mindset. we can create our own opportunities by learning high demand skills especially in this Digital gold rush it's never been easier to make it out, we don't need to rely on local government opportunities to make a living.
all we need is access to the internet and to have an ambitious drive. God gives each generation opportunities but as always it's up to us to realize they are right infront of us and take advantage of them or grow old with excuses like everybody else.
remember, most millionaires are self made. i wish you to have your own testimony of rags to riches to inspire others.❤
Love the video paul, very much appreciated. It was enlightening, I just became a subscriber. Love the reference you also made to the sabbath in the beginning to what humans were made for. Overall, it's TOP.
When it comes to money, I think Ecclesiastes helps me understand most - IF God has given you wealth and health to enjoy, accept your lot in life.
Some people will not be given wealth/health by God no matter how they strive or use principles.
Hi Paul,
I love these types of videos. First, I think it's crucial for us as followers of Christ not to shy away from this topic. We need to reflect on how we handle our money and how we can use it to be a blessing to others. I really appreciate what Dave Ramsey often says about the empire he "owns": "This is all God's money. I'm just managing a few of God's assets." This shift in perspective is so important.
Second, I can relate to a point you touched on in the video- the financial blessings I've received as an entrepreneur have always come second to the spiritual blessings(in terms of importance). Over time, I’ve lost the desire to accumulate wealth just to "spend it on my life." Instead, I now focus on the lessons God teaches me as I work toward the goals and standards I set for myself. The lesson is mostly, "Don't give yourself excuses to spend time with me".
When I return to Him, the financial blessings that follow pale in comparison to the fulfillment that comes from a strong relationship with God. The love for God and what Jesus did on the cross should always be greater than the love of money. I think when that's the case, you are on track :).
Many Christians often justify their financial or personal shortcomings by criticizing those who are more financially successful or skilled. If God has blessed you with the ability to create wealth, or if you have come into it through His providence, be grateful and use it to serve others. If you haven’t been given that gift, focus on your own path-be the best employee you can be, work with integrity, and remain faithful to your calling. Money cames with dangers but so does poverty.
First time watcher and love the uniqueness of this video (you nailed it with aesthetics, vibe etc) Gory to God! Stirring the pot here however I love the word of Faith and Prosperity message. It is written, without Faith it is impossible to please God and God has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant and above all things he wishes that we prosper even as our soul prospers and Jesus came to give us life & life abundantly so I no longer believe in the tactics of the enemy who comes to steal, kill and destroy finances etc. I will have every good gift my Father gives me (including the ability to create wealth so that he may establish his covenant with me) I think the extreme is when people hoard it for themselves and brag about it etc.
We are not to be lazy and about our Fathers business so as I enter into business I pray my Father blesses me so I can expand his territory for his glory while he expands me as his child. God is so good so I trust in his faithfulness that I will steward his money well....
The Gospel IS prosperity.
exactly
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@@matthewstewart5008 take up your argument with the 84 verses on prosperity. God will give us enough to prosper if we stick with him.
Thank you, Sir, finally someone gets it. I woke up to the truth of money in the Bible not too long ago. That is not based upon the prosperity Gospel, but on the wisdom that Jesus himself talked about.
Impressed to see how you are culture shaping and evangelizing
To help you with that statement you made when you said you are happy you can answer questions
Luke 21:15
for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or [a]resist.
Isiah 33:6-8
Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times,
And the strength of salvation;
The fear of the Lord is His treasure.
Let your light continue to shine brighter bro
It’s a command from GOD
I'm a salesman. First of all, I'm a Christian.
I agree with everything said in this video and that one you are reading the comments from.
I thank you and thank God for you.
I would appreciate a video on how to be in sales as a Christian
I am a salesman and a Christian as well. They way I see it, I can only sell products that I believe in, and actually help the people that I am selling too. If you are selling something you don't believe in, just to make money, I would look for something that you can sell that really helps people. If you already sell it, then sell to the best of your ability and make as much money as you can. Because then you are helping more people. You will have more money to make your product better and to continue to help people. I don't see any contradiction with sales and following Christ.
@@TomsenSnowskater thanks for your reply man, appreciate it.
I do believe in the products, it's a good product, which definitely helps businesses. Agree with your take.
This is such a great video. I fully agree with you Paul - my prayer at the moment is that God will break my thinking! That my mind can be renewed.
I've always wanted to be creative and use my skills to grow a business. But I think subconsciously I don't know how to be a Christ-centred business person.
The other day I was sending out cold emails and I remembered what a friend of mine said, she told me that when she makes trades "she imagines Jesus next to her guiding her hand" and I was like oh my days, Jesus can help me send cold emails. I do not need to detach business from God.
Psalms literally tells us that even if we make our bed in the depths of darkness he WOULD be there with us. God isn't afraid of our little earthly money, even the richest man is poor to him. I think that people who've never made a lot of money, don't understand the hard work it takes and are actually lazy in work ethic and lazy thinkers(in the most direct way to say this).
Anyway, this is an important video and you shared so articulately. Thanks!
Is it possible that looking at money as evil is idolising it and not looking at it for what it is .. like how sometimes we idolise how the devil does what he does like God isn’t sovereign.. random thought !!! Like the parable of the talents the one who buried the talent. .. btw random random thought
tks Paul, tks a lot, god use u in this specific area and we need it so much.
Spot on brother.
Exactly money itself is not evil but the love of money (being greedy) is the root of all kinds of evil. So don't let money become your god.
No yeah I agree on the woman that gave more than the Jews in the temple. I had $20-30 and my sisters were hungry so I spent $20 at McDonald’s. I was giving generously and giving out of the courtesy of my own heart. First day of school, I go back, I find $20 bucks on the ground. So yes God indeed does bless those who bless others and will provide back.
Great Job brother! The Will of God will be done 🙏🏽
People don't read the bible with the holy spirit. They don't make the effort to read the WORDS of GOD. Thank you for your nice words. May God bless your family and you. Amen.
Beautifully put, friend.
15:00 powerful message. Thank you once again paul, I always had the calling as well to do the same but I'm not in a better place yet so I'm just being patient about everything I do and I'm working diligently so I can do the same just as you. That sure was inspiring so thanks again, I'd likely wanna come back to this comment someday in a few years when I've already made it by the grace of God and I'd wanna say a big thank you again for throwing light on this word. God bless you Paul.
For a man shall eat from the labor of his fruit.
This is a great video man. I’d also love to share that in addition to an excuse to be lazy, I think that some Christians hold themselves back from the hard work due to fear and self sabotaging patterns that they need to grow through.
Another way to interpret "the widows mite" is that the farisees knew that she was poor but did nothing to help her at all.
The bible tells us why. "My people die for lack of knowledge" there are 3 things that keep people poor. 1) fastfood 2) belief 3) complaining. By the grace of God I do make millions. All the principles are in the bible. The christians know their bible and the rich apply it. People should strive for Knowledge, wisdom and understanding.
“The Christian knows the bible and the rich apply it”.
This line hit me real hard. God bless you man.
What's the point making millions if the people/your employees/your society can barely afford a roof over their heads, let alone food?
@@ElmachitoSilbateador It's not about making millions its about serving others. There is a bigger picture its not just about us. If I was broke then that would completely be my fault for the lack of knowledge.
@@GodeyAmp Humans are emotional beings who love their comfort zone and most are led by fear instead of Love. Most neglect their self development and character growth which stops us from achieving our full potential.
@@remodelboostclub How do you serve other while keeping millions for yourself?
Thanks be to God
Even history of Jobe shows that He was wealthy and after Him being obiedient to God, He (God) rewarded him with doubled wealth he had before
Humans are not meant to work, in the form we are in.
Our hard work did not produce weeds, prior to sin.
Today our hard work produces weeds.
We were never meant to work, as we do today.
For thousands of years we had to work to have food or shelter, you still had to hunt/harvest food and there's nothing we can do but work and just have to accept this. Whether we are meant to work like we do nowadays I can't really say but complaining about it won't change it
Many individuals in positions of power attain such status through wealth, which often leads to a culture of hedonism. Consider if Christians shifted their perspective from "money is the root of all evil" to "the love of money is the root of all evil." If Christians aimed to acquire substantial resources while staying true to their faith, they could occupy these influential positions and potentially transform the world for the better.
Because it is just impossible to do that. No servant can serve 2 masters.
GOD bless you Paul !
I actually got this revelation as well, I think it was about a year ago or even this year, anyway. I always thought money was bad, but at the same time wondered why everyone including Christians are trading most of their time for money every single day. So something was very off at this point..
So I back tracked on the verse "The love for money is the root of all evil."
Which means if you take any evil deed, and you back track it, you will land on love of money being the core reason.. Which is also known as Greed!
When I got that part dialed in, the puzzle pieces started clicking together.
Plenty of times Jesus says to give is better than to take. So its not about is money bad or not, its literally just about giving! Giving is Gods nature, and as children it should ours as well!
You must put god first and then have a genuine drive to help people to become wealthy and have true happiness -
You need to change your mindset to become wealthy - then find out what they wealthy people do aswell - and how they manage wealth - God will examine your heart and the blessing of the lord makes RICH and he adds no sorrow with it!
I am so glad I stumbled on this video. I learned a great deal, thank you Paul.
Paul, thank you so much for this video. I often listen to TH-camrs who are into growing your business and they Almost Always are missing the God aspect in their thinking. Which makes it hard to relate. For example: Vision boards or Meditation to create wealth. I believe in having a vision for my life and goals for my business but I know I have to invite God into my business daily.
Anyways. I just wanted to comment and say I will be subscribing and thank you for the videos! They have been very helpful ❤️
Thank you so much brother
U r right, and God is the provider so we shouldn’t be afraid to lose money or love money and destroy others to have it or disobey God .
I’m out of poverty mentality in Jesus Name but your video opens my eyes 👀 to be careful of greed in the future and being cheap and give where God tills me to give ❤
i like the quality of your content, the image, sound, music, and good content
I want to reach financial freedom, but first, I just want to get out of the rat race. And being in a mindset of poverty, surrounded by that, makes it hard
If u believe in Christ, you already got out of the rat race, do ur work for Christ and u will be happy😄
Paul even gives direction to the rich people in that church on how to use their recourses for God. (1 Tim 6:17)
Sometimes I wonder if the prosperity gospel is further pushing people away from the idea of success and instead see it as sin. I agree that this is likely the corruption of the devil to stunt the kingdom's growth.
What you've been teaching is far from prosperity gospel! Great teachings!! God bless you
Great video, I think more followers of God/Christ should understand broke is a mentality passed down and not a reality that comes with Christianity. Here’s a point of clarification I learned recently which changed my life in a sense.
Christ actually did have the means. His family managed his wealth that was given to Him through the 3 kings. He moved the way He did because He had the means to do so. Also, Carpentry back then was comparable to today’s software engineering. They literally built the world lol. Software engineers build the internet world today. Joseph was referred to as the carpenter, not just a carpenter because he was a great carpenter- meaning affluence came with it. There’s many other examples but the main takeaway is that God always gives provision before he gives purpose.
There’s no expectation to make money come out of thin air magically. I do think God throws us lifelines every now and then, but truth is we’ve all had trouble with managing money which is why we’re in positions we’re in… not really because the money isn’t there first through God’s grace and love.
Read "A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation: Thomas More" He has a section on wealth that is orthodox Christian and not definitely *not* protestant
Hello, thank you so much for this video. I was thinking about money issues today and stumbled upon this video. (for future reference would you be able to make the background music a touch more lower 🥺) ☺️💕
THANK YOU BEEN YELLING THIS FOR MONTHS 💯💯💯
No money is the root of evil..So we must strive for Good money 💰💰💰🎉
Used to think it’s evil also. But man I wna retire my mother so bad. She supports the whole family.
We have been brainwashed into thinking that being poor is true humility. I also want to retire my mom as well.
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Thank you for this video
Definitely will check myself with thinking negatively about people with more. I have no idea how they live, who am I to assume they're greedy? Lord, Father-please forgive me! 🙏 🙌
I remember when I once had to change churches because I moved to a new city. EVERY single christian around me was struggling financially. When we would hang out, like have lunch.; I usually paid for everything. I didn't realize it until a while later. That the genuinely did not have money and if I wanted to go out and do something social with them, I would have to be ready to pay. Usually coffee so nothing expensive. Needless to say I left that church.
Most Christians rather let money be their master than to have mastery and discipline over money ...
I agree. Money is a tool for larger operation. Not having money is not noble or Biblical, it's limiting. I'm saying that as someone who is not yet rich and comes from a poor family. You have the desire but not the means to practically do God's work, let alone with excellence. I hate poverty. I hate all of its consequences. I hate the separation it creates between those that have and those that don't. I hate its limitations. I hate how it keeps families in one place for generations. I hate its effects on people's mental health. I hate how it humiliates. I hate how it drives people to sin because they have no other option. I hate it. Poverty is evil. Those who find it okay have never been poor or seen what poverty does to people.
Only talk about those things then…how GOD and money collides, being and evangelist, and reaching out to Muslims. This chanelle will grow…just because that is your space. GOD bless ❤
The lord needed me to see this today.
Thank you
" I have money because I don't care about the money", powerful
Statistically the more money a person makes the less in proportion to their wealth they give. I don't think most of us have been given the talent to use money well in the sense of not being greedy with it.
Love your stuff brother
It’s so simple when you become a Christian. It’s standard you go through what Jesus went through. It’s a test then after that life gets better and God will give you everything you need. It took me 14 years of serving God to get God’s love and his blessings. He gives me everything I need. Gotta start somewhere. God loves testing people first. Like a signed contract. But you can modify the contract. God is fair and reasonable too. I love Jesus and God very much. I have deep respect for them.
Felt this like crazy, thanks for making this video
Good video man thank you
"So you think that money is the root of all evil?" said Francisco d'Anconia. "Have you ever asked what is the root of money?" - AYN RAND
Thanks Paul, on point, knew you from Educate, Seeing you teach and knowing you're Christian, with no shame and teaching others. The revolution has just begun... Thanks man for keeping it real!
russian military in the 90s sent people who wore a cross on their necklace to the psychiatrist and I wholeheartedly agree
There are two Parables that come to mind to help people reference to what extent that money is enough. 1. The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21), and 2. Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). God wants us to have money, but doesn’t want to be GREEDY. I also believe God wants us to invest HIS money in His Kingdom and give back to the needy and poor. Another reference is the early church. As over 3000 men and women and children came to Christ, those who had riches would sell SOME part of their possessions to give back to the brothers and sister of faith so there wasn’t any NEED among them.
If you look in luke 19:13 and look up what the actual word for occupy means it will be quite intriguing
Thank you for this video, and thank you Paul for actually feeding off of the Word of God and savoring every word, this IS the way to go at the Bible.
Great content brother love it ❤
Job said that the Lord gives him and the Lord takes away. All your wealth and property and land and family and servants are in His hands. So worship God not money and remember if you have riches they came from Him.
Liked you and had a good feeling about you before finding out you were in christ. Now that I found out today, I know where that feeling came from.
If money is not evil why love money is a bad thing? I can use it to make me happy, to help other, to donate with good heart. If we can’t say we love money we can’t say we love food or anything else.
Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be given to you.
Another verse is For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
I'm so glad I found Paul. Just remember guys the love of money is the root to all KINDS of evil. Not the root to all evil
I would emphasize LOVE not kinds. That is the point....it's the LOVE, not the actual having if money. Basically if it becomes an idol and above God
I'm a Christian, and I believe God has blessed me with enough money so I'm not in need. I see this as a blessing from God. But honestly, the Bible teaches that you shouldn't worry about making money. Jesus clearly tells us not to worry about what we'll eat or wear but to focus on seeking God's will, and everything else will follow. It's not that money is bad-it's necessary for things like food and clothes, which Jesus said not to worry about-because God will provide if we prioritize His will. The Bible clearly advises not to stress over money or chase after it, but instead to strive to do God's will, and then money will come as needed.
Hey Paul, thank you for these kinds of videos. I first found you like many others from the launch of Educate (now AA) and your dedicated program in sales, 6FSR. I can really learn from these videos and gain new perspectives from what you debated here as I used to be an athiest for most of my life until 4-5 years ago, still learning now. Btw, I think there was a missing dialogue after 12:50-13:00. 👍🏼 I appreciate your fresh and unique content as always.
We realized this after posting - the export must have glitched because it wasn’t in any prior cut. I appreciate that you’re watching long enough to see it! Lol
Nonetheless, the video's breakdown was coherent enough that people have recapped your ideas together. 👌
Mine were similarly:
1. It is the LOVE/idolatry of money (and other examples of secular aspects) which is the root of all evil, not that money is solely the root of all evil.
2. Money is just a tool and affluence used in the right direction is a component of building the kingdom of God.
3. The intention behind someone giving first in belief that God will provide compared to someone who donates after everything else, or does the bare minimum, highlights a very clear difference in their mindset and level of faith. Not sure if I articulated this one the best, but this 100% helped me feel more responsible to the quote Iman holds close on his channel, as you may know, "You get what you give." I've recently retwisted that in my own interpretation as "To receive, you must first give", or by what Sun Tzu said, "If you would take, you must first give, [this is the beginning of intelligence]."
Overall, this video linked a few ideas and logic between Christianity and finance/business which I didn't realise could've been linked together as you have explained here. Thanks to you Paul and also to your whole team. 🤝🏻