Most Christians (including me sometimes) struggle to find the balance between the pursuit and identity of having PLENTY and the calling to NOT be mediocre in ANYTHING we do, as a reflection of WHO we serve. But that is the beauty of walking on the 'narrow road': we need to remain FOCUSSED and IMPRESSIONABLE to prevent us from feeling like we've arrived as every phase of our lives challenges that balance. Thanks for this topic. I've always loved the message you tried to convey through your music!
Omg! I’m surprised that I just got to know about your UA-cam channel. I’m going to find some of your music and pay attention to them now. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. ❤
Man I came across your CD at a Mardel many moons ago. That Jesus Music. Supported you ever since. Good on you for not allowing anything completely take you from God and standing firm in the truth no matter what you have experienced or been through. Truly appreciate your music man and appreciate you sharing your insight. Thank you!
This is my second time listening to this episode..... I need to listen to it multiple times... These concepts of drive and faithfulness, motivations of why I want or pursue things and goals, or evaluating my value in things..... Shoot man.... We are in the weeds. I listened to this episode back in December, and I need to wrestle with this more... Thank you @Lecrae
Scripture tells us plainly... which also absolutely is confirmed in actual real life... that love of money produces evil... we know this... nothing wrong with getting bread... but it cannot be something our soul clings do or what will we will negotiate our discipleship in Christ... and it also a portion must serve God... And also there really isn't "liberal" and "conservative"... yet other concepts we added that really we should ignore and just follow HIS example in my opinion...
God truly has a way of showing he’s listening. My wife and I were talking about how her parents, whom lives in a trailer, was just told that their rent went from 600 to 900. Brothers and sisters please pray for our family. God bless.
Just saw Lecrae at the Wolstein Center in CLEVELAND, Ohio! He's absolutely phenomenal! I also got a well needed dose of the Holy Spirit, all while jammin out to THE HARDEST Christian rap EVER!!!! Lecrae is so inspirational and shows me how to walk with God. Stay amazing Lecrae, and everyone definitely deserves rims! shooot
This is good Crae! I believe at the 19:32 mark when you start talking about Naaman in the Bible; the story you were alluding to, was actually about King Uzziah found in 2 Chronicles 26, but great point! 🙏🏽
I've been a fan of yours since the I was in varsity (I'm 38 now) and I'm just loving these sessions with you. There was a time when I thought you had fallen off the bus...but listening to these sessions, I understand your journey (which is not unique by the way because most of us go through the same things). Bless you my brother 👊🏿
If we're simply talking about earning or wanting money, then no, it's not evil, but chasing it is different. When we chase something, we do anything to get it. What we chase is our master which means we are serving it. We can't serve God and money.
I appreciate you sharing how you’ve been through the fire and now you want to share your story to help someone else. May the Holy Spirit continue to set your apart and mature you.
When he starts on 30:00 talking about prophecy. Man did he nail it right on. Wow!!!! Thanks for speaking that into the airwaves because it’s so true!!!!
You're the real deal. Thank you for sharing. Praise God for continually using you to use your voice, share your story and spit the wisdom God's given you
May my Mighty Lord Jesus Christ always bless you my brother Lecrae. I completely respect and love your honesty and that you keep it real with us. By the way, it’s sad that others even us Christians innately judge others (it’s the flesh). Anyways let’s ALWAYS keep my and our Mighty Lord Jesus Christ first in all that we do (Matthew 6:33). 😎🔥🥇 🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖✝️
But people do judge the appearance while God judges the heart. I know that when I wore dresses or skirts I got more respect from the veterans I served than when I wore pants. 😮 17:37
That’s what’s up Lecrae. But ima be completely honest and ask( not directly at u, but in general), why should it matter what somebody wears or how expensive the watch is? Even if they are flaunting, we can judge them all we want, that’s not gonna change them or their attitude. All we can do is pray for them at that point
In 2022, i got lured into the opportunity to work 2 full time jobs + one part time job unnecessarily while my wife worked a full time job. 3 weeks into that money greed and stressful job juggling, I got COVID really bad, turned into Long COVID for 9 month during which I lost all 3 jobs. Money = greed = one of 7 deadly sins. God was teaching me a hard lesson on the "love of money".
Your message has encouraged me to become a better steward on how I handle my finances. I’ve been praying so much over this and the message has truly blessed me. Heavenly and not earthly treasures😃
Oh my goodness! Such good content. I need Lecrae and his wife to be my therapists. Lol I understand The Word so much better when I hear Lecrea untangle all the stuff “church” got tangled up for me. I felt like I was falling away but really I think I’m over the westernization of it all. I’m so blessed to have found this channel and to finally hear someone speaking real talk and real life and always bringing it back to God and his word. I pray God continue to bless you and yours.
@@cherylfearsGOD Why are you on here following him too then? Lol. I also seek to love the LGBTQ+ community! You sound a bit like the "church" folks that turned me off to church but its all good may God continue to bless you.
You just hate the real GOD of the Bible and love sin but there’s no peace for the wicked who don’t repent. Fear GOD “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7
The longer I walk with Jesus I realize it’s “both”: and not either/or. 5:03 and we need God’s wisdom to know which perspective is applicable to a given situation/ person. God causes some to be prosperous in order to give it away, others he calls to suffer with the people they are serving. God knows what is best for each of us. 5:19
The ever expanding gap of the haves and have nots is a clear indication that the blessing are being hogged somewhere. Material possessions are nothing more than a false sense of one's self worth. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the fruits of your labour. However the idea of blessings is to receive and pass on. I pray the next epidemic be one of people passing on blessings. Thankyou lord for the holy spirit that continues to shine through on platforms such as this. Keep up the good works brother always a blessing to stop in and catch-up. ✌️❤️🙌
Amen, brother! I’m so excited to listen to your heart - so sound and always pointing to Jesus. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, languages, even continents yet worship the same God and Savior Jesus Christ and share the same views on doctrine. That’s huge. Praise the Lord for men of God like you who give Him all the glory!💪
Love this podcast Lecrae so encouraging, challenging and makes me think what am I doing to show God's love in my life and is He the center in all areas of my life. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🙏❤
Wanting to be able to afford a comfortable life for your family isn't an issue. If you're earning money to buy the next luxury car then yeah that is where it becomes an issue. Even for myself I'm dropping some decent money into a computer, but that is for work, continuing my education, socialization, spreading positivity and other productive things. It's not just to show "Hey look at what I can afford!". Once something loses any sense of usefulness, productivity, benefits or stuff like that I think is when money becomes an issue.
When Jesus says "“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.", he is not saying that "Your treasure may be in one place, and your heart may be in another". If your treasure is an expensive car , or clothes and watches, your heart is there.
Mathew 19:23-24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Repent brother
Lecrae, you are such a blessing to the body of Christ. I never knew you were like this , there is so much more God has placed in you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. God bless you ❤
“Driven to be faithful or driven to find worth” (paraphrasing). This was very convicting and helpful to me in my walk with God in this season. Thank you @Lecrae!
Yeah I can identify with this one. I’m a computer nerd (Apple specifically, per my username 😉) but I was chasing money just so I could drop a couple G’s on the latest high-end Mac, for status and bragging rights but also for my own self-pleasure, and it got to the point my house is packed with tens and tens of Mac computers. I’m thankful it’s a rather strange infatuation with Macs, rather than porn or drugs or something, but I know I still need to ask for God’s help on that as it’s a temptation and struggle to not blow my money like that.
Quite honestly, I'm pretty sure the more we sacrifice and give our money to the poor or missions, the more God is glorified and the more reward we'll have in heaven. But the heart has to be in the right place.
That "No plaques on the walls" sounded like Tim Ross 😂 Jokes aside Lecrae you are preaching to us in our everyday language. You bring the scripture down to us so we can relate to it. It's beautiful ❤
"Where ever your treasures are, there your heart will be also. "
The greatest riches a man can have is peace of mind/rest for the soul. This comes from a total surrendered life to Jesus. He Himself is our Portion.
That was good. Guard the heart.”Its not the what but the why”
Dude, I love what God has put on your heart. To God be the glory. I subbed instantly after this.
Most Christians (including me sometimes) struggle to find the balance between the pursuit and identity of having PLENTY and the calling to NOT be mediocre in ANYTHING we do, as a reflection of WHO we serve. But that is the beauty of walking on the 'narrow road': we need to remain FOCUSSED and IMPRESSIONABLE to prevent us from feeling like we've arrived as every phase of our lives challenges that balance. Thanks for this topic. I've always loved the message you tried to convey through your music!
I love that you clarified that money can be beneficial if used in ways to benefit!
Omg! I’m surprised that I just got to know about your UA-cam channel. I’m going to find some of your music and pay attention to them now. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. ❤
Man I came across your CD at a Mardel many moons ago. That Jesus Music. Supported you ever since. Good on you for not allowing anything completely take you from God and standing firm in the truth no matter what you have experienced or been through. Truly appreciate your music man and appreciate you sharing your insight. Thank you!
This is my second time listening to this episode..... I need to listen to it multiple times... These concepts of drive and faithfulness, motivations of why I want or pursue things and goals, or evaluating my value in things..... Shoot man.... We are in the weeds. I listened to this episode back in December, and I need to wrestle with this more... Thank you @Lecrae
Sheesh, you’re laying it down with this series. This wisdom can only come with much introspection and prayer. Keep on keeping on.
I’m so glad I took the time to sit and absorb what this one was really speaking to my heart. I’m really excited for what God is stirring up.
Scripture tells us plainly... which also absolutely is confirmed in actual real life... that love of money produces evil... we know this... nothing wrong with getting bread... but it cannot be something our soul clings do or what will we will negotiate our discipleship in Christ... and it also a portion must serve God... And also there really isn't "liberal" and "conservative"... yet other concepts we added that really we should ignore and just follow HIS example in my opinion...
God truly has a way of showing he’s listening. My wife and I were talking about how her parents, whom lives in a trailer, was just told that their rent went from 600 to 900. Brothers and sisters please pray for our family. God bless.
May god help your family sir
Just saw Lecrae at the Wolstein Center in CLEVELAND, Ohio! He's absolutely phenomenal! I also got a well needed dose of the Holy Spirit, all while jammin out to THE HARDEST Christian rap EVER!!!! Lecrae is so inspirational and shows me how to walk with God. Stay amazing Lecrae, and everyone definitely deserves rims! shooot
9:58 was such a bar! Thats a word to me fr. Thanks Crae
You've given us a lot to think about man.
God bless you. Thank you
This is good Crae! I believe at the 19:32 mark when you start talking about Naaman in the Bible; the story you were alluding to, was actually about King Uzziah found in 2 Chronicles 26, but great point! 🙏🏽
I've been a fan of yours since the I was in varsity (I'm 38 now) and I'm just loving these sessions with you. There was a time when I thought you had fallen off the bus...but listening to these sessions, I understand your journey (which is not unique by the way because most of us go through the same things). Bless you my brother 👊🏿
If we're simply talking about earning or wanting money, then no, it's not evil, but chasing it is different. When we chase something, we do anything to get it. What we chase is our master which means we are serving it. We can't serve God and money.
I'd swap the "wanting" with "needing."
Thank you, Lecrae. God bless you.
The Lord must be always number one on our minds!!!
Wood & Metal! DeepEnd
Fighting over imaginary lines! DeepEnd
Great episode!
Man this is one video fantastic 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Great talk Lecare
I appreciate you sharing how you’ve been through the fire and now you want to share your story to help someone else. May the Holy Spirit continue to set your apart and mature you.
GOSPEL OF POVERTY vs GOSPEL OF PROSPERITY
very true
When he starts on 30:00 talking about prophecy. Man did he nail it right on.
Wow!!!!
Thanks for speaking that into the airwaves because it’s so true!!!!
love this, man
Amen! This is good!
If we're honest, we know our own motives
Thanks
You're the real deal. Thank you for sharing. Praise God for continually using you to use your voice, share your story and spit the wisdom God's given you
May my Mighty Lord Jesus Christ always bless you my brother Lecrae. I completely respect and love your honesty and that you keep it real with us. By the way, it’s sad that others even us Christians innately judge others (it’s the flesh). Anyways let’s ALWAYS keep my and our Mighty Lord Jesus Christ first in all that we do (Matthew 6:33). 😎🔥🥇
🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖✝️
Amen!!!
He’s really growing.
But people do judge the appearance while God judges the heart. I know that when I wore dresses or skirts I got more respect from the veterans I served than when I wore pants. 😮 17:37
That’s what’s up Lecrae. But ima be completely honest and ask( not directly at u, but in general), why should it matter what somebody wears or how expensive the watch is? Even if they are flaunting, we can judge them all we want, that’s not gonna change them or their attitude. All we can do is pray for them at that point
That talking money down is a struggle for me as well.
In 2022, i got lured into the opportunity to work 2 full time jobs + one part time job unnecessarily while my wife worked a full time job. 3 weeks into that money greed and stressful job juggling, I got COVID really bad, turned into Long COVID for 9 month during which I lost all 3 jobs.
Money = greed = one of 7 deadly sins. God was teaching me a hard lesson on the "love of money".
Your message has encouraged me to become a better steward on how I handle my finances. I’ve been praying so much over this and the message has truly blessed me. Heavenly and not earthly treasures😃
Every week! Always tuned in! Great teaching and encouragement. Thanks Lecrae!
Me too 😅
PREACH,BRUH PREACH..........................
Amen ❤️
Don’t know how I got here. But ima watch for a bit 🤔
Oh my goodness! Such good content. I need Lecrae and his wife to be my therapists. Lol I understand The Word so much better when I hear Lecrea untangle all the stuff “church” got tangled up for me. I felt like I was falling away but really I think I’m over the westernization of it all. I’m so blessed to have found this channel and to finally hear someone speaking real talk and real life and always bringing it back to God and his word. I pray God continue to bless you and yours.
You’re deceieved. He defends LGBTQ. You should stop following false teachers and seek God and follow his ways. Be holy as Jesus is holy.
@@cherylfearsGOD Why are you on here following him too then? Lol. I also seek to love the LGBTQ+ community! You sound a bit like the "church" folks that turned me off to church but its all good may God continue to bless you.
You just hate the real GOD of the Bible and love sin but there’s no peace for the wicked who don’t repent. Fear GOD
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7
i recently watched your podcast ep about lil nas x. i am loving your podcast!!! thank youu
It’s just material thing in this earth.. it comes and it’s goes. But God stays forever
U know it's a good day when lecrae posts❤
Currently wrestling with this.
This!!!
I looove the simplicity and purity of the way you discuss these topics and things that pests people,, followers of Jesús or not follower of Jesus
The longer I walk with Jesus I realize it’s “both”: and not either/or. 5:03 and we need God’s wisdom to know which perspective is applicable to a given situation/ person. God causes some to be prosperous in order to give it away, others he calls to suffer with the people they are serving. God knows what is best for each of us. 5:19
LECRAE!!! Thank you for this word, Brother. Spot on. Thank you for talking about money. I continue to be so blessed by your wisdom and teaching.
I need your shirt❤
Good to hear your voice and how God is working Lecrae - God bless!
The ever expanding gap of the haves and have nots is a clear indication that the blessing are being hogged somewhere.
Material possessions are nothing more than a false sense of one's self worth.
There is nothing wrong with enjoying the fruits of your labour. However the idea of blessings is to receive and pass on.
I pray the next epidemic be one of people passing on blessings.
Thankyou lord for the holy spirit that continues to shine through on platforms such as this.
Keep up the good works brother always a blessing to stop in and catch-up.
✌️❤️🙌
The love of money is the root of all evil
I wrestle with these things too
Amen, brother! I’m so excited to listen to your heart - so sound and always pointing to Jesus. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, languages, even continents yet worship the same God and Savior Jesus Christ and share the same views on doctrine. That’s huge. Praise the Lord for men of God like you who give Him all the glory!💪
Beautiful
Love this podcast Lecrae so encouraging, challenging and makes me think what am I doing to show God's love in my life and is He the center in all areas of my life.
Merry Christmas to you and your family 🙏❤
Wow amazing work man! Very helpful podcast
Is Deep End on Podcast ?
Wanting to be able to afford a comfortable life for your family isn't an issue. If you're earning money to buy the next luxury car then yeah that is where it becomes an issue. Even for myself I'm dropping some decent money into a computer, but that is for work, continuing my education, socialization, spreading positivity and other productive things. It's not just to show "Hey look at what I can afford!". Once something loses any sense of usefulness, productivity, benefits or stuff like that I think is when money becomes an issue.
When Jesus says "“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.", he is not saying that "Your treasure may be in one place, and your heart may be in another". If your treasure is an expensive car , or clothes and watches, your heart is there.
"Cause Im also Cheap"... haha Thats great. Thanks for sharing your heart man! Keep it up!
oh snap! i think im finna rap before i take a nap
Exactly
I’m 8 minutes in and I’m loving it! God is sooo good. Continue to shine your light 🔥🔥🔥
So good bro
Mathew 19:23-24 - Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Repent brother
Lecrae, you are such a blessing to the body of Christ. I never knew you were like this , there is so much more God has placed in you.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. God bless you ❤
I just spent 20 on a chipotle bowl 🤑💸💸💸💸💸💸💸 praise god ✝️
Your opening comments examining “conservative” and “liberal” were awesome 👏🏽
“Driven to be faithful or driven to find worth” (paraphrasing). This was very convicting and helpful to me in my walk with God in this season. Thank you @Lecrae!
Amen
U look good with a big hair.
If your not satisfied with Jesus alone, then you'll always want more and more.
thank you for this episode. I learned a lot that I can be aware of in my walk with Christ
These videos are great and helpful, thank you.
Curious if he’ll ever open up about his views on Frats given that he’s affiliated with KAP
Yeah I can identify with this one. I’m a computer nerd (Apple specifically, per my username 😉) but I was chasing money just so I could drop a couple G’s on the latest high-end Mac, for status and bragging rights but also for my own self-pleasure, and it got to the point my house is packed with tens and tens of Mac computers. I’m thankful it’s a rather strange infatuation with Macs, rather than porn or drugs or something, but I know I still need to ask for God’s help on that as it’s a temptation and struggle to not blow my money like that.
Quite honestly, I'm pretty sure the more we sacrifice and give our money to the poor or missions, the more God is glorified and the more reward we'll have in heaven. But the heart has to be in the right place.
Luke 6:24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.”
"the jewelry is not wearing jewelry" love it
Awsome!❤
Amen 🙏
Yes it is evil
The new thumbnail is fire
I love Lecrae. Always speaking Gods truth
So its about intentions and internal Motivation......
I found out... we can have a false confidence with money..
Prosperity gospel it's no gospel at all 🙅🙅🙅
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I know 🙋🙋
That "No plaques on the walls" sounded like Tim Ross 😂
Jokes aside Lecrae you are preaching to us in our everyday language. You bring the scripture down to us so we can relate to it. It's beautiful ❤
This hit home false humility. Lord help me
👑✔️💞
Exactly very well said ….”We just don’t know their motives” ❤
Amen!🙏🏼 💯 Beleedat