Wisdom is much needed in our world. Knowlegde is abondent, but often worthless. Brother Zac Poonen have wisdom for those wise enough to search for it. God Bless You All
I agree with it. God gave us wisdom, so act according to the wisdom that God gave. Do not be foolish or else the cycle of poverty will not end. It goes back to square one.
I currently live in the Indianapolis region, Indiana USA, if any one knows of any sincere and true fellowship of believers in this region, kindly let me know! All the churches I have been to in this area (as well as in Owensboro, KY and Dallas area TX,, Cleveland, OH, in Uganda where I come from) WORSHIP MAMMON!! Very sad!!! They are social clubs where money is raised to finance lavish lifestyles of corrupt ministers and build bigger buildings and businesses!! The poor and vulnerable exploited and taken advantage of!!!😭😭
Just pray in home..read the bible .holysprit guide you how to live since god want to live his life in you.not in the build churches..help the poor people..that's enough..
@@rubypaul6339 thats what I have been doing for the past 4 yrs and how beautiful to sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught of Him just like Mary did!! My old counterfeit christian life in the false church system was just like Martha. I repented of drinking from the wrong wells that never quenched my thirst. Now i daily drink from the ONLY true and living well and I thirst nor more!! The good Lord haa given me beauty for ashes. What a blessed wonderful Redeemer we serve!!!! All glory be to Him forever and ever!!!! I stand daily in awe of His majesty, sovereignity, goodness, faithfullness, grace, mercy, compassion.........
BOH in India. I gave to that one for several years. Now the leader of that ministry is dressed like the Pope and his apostles have to crawl up to him to get his blessing, before they can go out to minister. Now if God puts someone in front of me that is begging. I'll give him something. God showed that one to me. He put us in the same place at the same time.
Bro Zac could you please give the clarity that our giving to the needy should be known to others ...if not according to the Matthew 6:3..what about Matthew 3:16.?please let me know.
NO...Your generosity is witnessed by God. If others see it that is because they were seeing a poor individual and thinking about giving but you got there first x
What if the "Elders" are crooked? I'm not talking about early apostles and elders. What about today's Elders? If the man running an orphanage can be crooked why can't an elder be crooked too? What if that elder decides to keep all the money to himself. I'm struggling with this, trying to find a way to make sure the people in real need receive the benefits
Proof of a pre trib rapture pay attention to the cloud and clouds Jesus appears in. Acts chapter 1 verses 9 10 11 cloud. Luke chapter 21 verses 27 and 28 cloud. In Revelation chapter 1 verse 7 Jesus is coming with the Clouds this is the second coming of Jesus.......
You make some good points, BUT use some love and reduce your arrogance.. I disagree with you on people bringing money and giving it to pastors/elders (actually there's never any elders that I know who manage any money - Pastors are bosses on this issue and control all finances) church's need to be audited and have open balance sheets that the congregation should have access to!! Why hide this from the people that give???
I have a situation I need advice with. I will be seeing my pastor tomorrow about this but looking for any wisdom that I can get. A few months ago I met a homeless couple , and I have been helping them since. They always ask for money and I am happy to give to them. But it is getting to a point where they are asking me for at least £200 a week in some cases. They've had £310 off me in this past week. I am an ex drug addict and can see drug use a mile off, and it is quite apparent they are on drugs because of their faces , I seen the fella once and he was so wired you could tell. They are also in debt with people and are having trouble and getting beaten up etc. I have told them I have a family to provide for and they just didn't listen. They keep asking for money. They asked me for a tent and a blanket so I provided that then they ask for £30 most nights to get themselves into a woman's house who charges £15 a night to stay over. They have asked me for £140 today and I have had to give it them because Jesus tells us to. I do it out of goodness of my own heart because I want God to be glorified by my kindness, and I genuinely want what's best for them, but can anyone give me advice on this? My family aren't left short I have provided,but they have left me with £35 until next pay day, and I even asked them to consider that i can not keep doing this , I have 2 parents , 2 brothers , 7 year old sister and many others who need my help that I have to try and help with an average of £340 a week and in the past week alone they've had £310 off me and they still just keeping asking. Can anyone guide me on what I should do? Please , I am feeling unsettled in my spirit because of this. Jesus does not except anyone , he says give to all who beg and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow. I am turning the other cheek but I feel it will get to a point I will struggle even paying for my own family because they are taking advantage of my kindness. I am aware that Jesus says that whoever causes someone to sin should have a millstone wrapped around their neck and be thrown in the sea, so am I causing them to sin? Am I even helping them at this point? Please any advice would be so helpful. I am praying for wisdom on this topic. I do not want the money for a selfish gain. But I do not think I can continue to do this but I am afraid I am going against Jesus's Scripture. Its even getting to a point where I'm not even giving cheerfully! It's out of compulsion because of what Jesus commands!
At one point today , at the point where I'd already give them £280 in the past week, I explained it to them over a text that I can't keep doing this and asked them to consider everyone else and how much I earn and they still rang me back asked for more money. What do I do?
I also want to add I am not worried about what I will eat or drink etc because like I said I have everything I need for my household. We have enough food between us until I get paid again, plus we have a few incomes anyway. God provides us every time with what we need. He has truly blessed my life recently. I trust in Him to provide so i do not worry about this? Do I turn the other cheek and just trust in the Lord like I have been doing? Or is there a point where you just tell them they're asking for too much? But Jesus says don't turn them away? Scripture also says if a man doesn't work let him not eat? I am stuck between a rock and a hard place and need some counselling and advice please
This truly is a Man of God. Without a doubt. Such Wisdom"!
I've being a believer for so long,but I've just learn something from this great man of God.Bless you Pastor Poonen.
Wisdom is much needed in our world. Knowlegde is abondent, but often worthless. Brother Zac Poonen have wisdom for those wise enough to search for it. God Bless You All
I believe elders are sometimes really greedy and May not see real needs
Exactly! They (and greedy pastors) abuse these funds in most cases
Words of wisdom
I agree with it. God gave us wisdom, so act according to the wisdom that God gave. Do not be foolish or else the cycle of poverty will not end. It goes back to square one.
I currently live in the Indianapolis region, Indiana USA, if any one knows of any sincere and true fellowship of believers in this region, kindly let me know! All the churches I have been to in this area (as well as in Owensboro, KY and Dallas area TX,, Cleveland, OH, in Uganda where I come from) WORSHIP MAMMON!! Very sad!!! They are social clubs where money is raised to finance lavish lifestyles of corrupt ministers and build bigger buildings and businesses!! The poor and vulnerable exploited and taken advantage of!!!😭😭
Just pray in home..read the bible .holysprit guide you how to live since god want to live his life in you.not in the build churches..help the poor people..that's enough..
@@rubypaul6339 thats what I have been doing for the past 4 yrs and how beautiful to sit at the feet of Jesus and be taught of Him just like Mary did!! My old counterfeit christian life in the false church system was just like Martha. I repented of drinking from the wrong wells that never quenched my thirst. Now i daily drink from the ONLY true and living well and I thirst nor more!! The good Lord haa given me beauty for ashes. What a blessed wonderful Redeemer we serve!!!! All glory be to Him forever and ever!!!! I stand daily in awe of His majesty, sovereignity, goodness, faithfullness, grace, mercy, compassion.........
Thanks.
Wise words
BOH in India. I gave to that one for several years. Now the leader of that ministry is dressed like the Pope and his apostles have to crawl up to him to get his blessing, before they can go out to minister. Now if God puts someone in front of me that is begging. I'll give him something. God showed that one to me. He put us in the same place at the same time.
Pls ask God to give you a deeper revelation of English medicine......
Yes amen
Bro Zac could you please give the clarity that our giving to the needy should be known to others ...if not according to the Matthew 6:3..what about Matthew 3:16.?please let me know.
NO...Your generosity is witnessed by God. If others see it that is because they were seeing a poor individual and thinking about giving but you got there first x
My prophet 🤍🥰
What if the "Elders" are crooked? I'm not talking about early apostles and elders. What about today's Elders? If the man running an orphanage can be crooked why can't an elder be crooked too? What if that elder decides to keep all the money to himself. I'm struggling with this, trying to find a way to make sure the people in real need receive the benefits
Give to people who aren't crooked
Then you have done your duty. The blame shall be on the crooked elder. God will take care of it. You have done your part to be humble.
Proof of a pre trib rapture pay attention to the cloud and clouds Jesus appears in. Acts chapter 1 verses 9 10 11 cloud. Luke chapter 21 verses 27 and 28 cloud. In Revelation chapter 1 verse 7 Jesus is coming with the Clouds this is the second coming of Jesus.......
You make some good points, BUT use some love and reduce your arrogance.. I disagree with you on people bringing money and giving it to pastors/elders (actually there's never any elders that I know who manage any money - Pastors are bosses on this issue and control all finances) church's need to be audited and have open balance sheets that the congregation should have access to!! Why hide this from the people that give???
I have a situation I need advice with. I will be seeing my pastor tomorrow about this but looking for any wisdom that I can get.
A few months ago I met a homeless couple , and I have been helping them since. They always ask for money and I am happy to give to them. But it is getting to a point where they are asking me for at least £200 a week in some cases. They've had £310 off me in this past week. I am an ex drug addict and can see drug use a mile off, and it is quite apparent they are on drugs because of their faces , I seen the fella once and he was so wired you could tell. They are also in debt with people and are having trouble and getting beaten up etc. I have told them I have a family to provide for and they just didn't listen. They keep asking for money. They asked me for a tent and a blanket so I provided that then they ask for £30 most nights to get themselves into a woman's house who charges £15 a night to stay over. They have asked me for £140 today and I have had to give it them because Jesus tells us to. I do it out of goodness of my own heart because I want God to be glorified by my kindness, and I genuinely want what's best for them, but can anyone give me advice on this? My family aren't left short I have provided,but they have left me with £35 until next pay day, and I even asked them to consider that i can not keep doing this , I have 2 parents , 2 brothers , 7 year old sister and many others who need my help that I have to try and help with an average of £340 a week and in the past week alone they've had £310 off me and they still just keeping asking. Can anyone guide me on what I should do? Please , I am feeling unsettled in my spirit because of this. Jesus does not except anyone , he says give to all who beg and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow. I am turning the other cheek but I feel it will get to a point I will struggle even paying for my own family because they are taking advantage of my kindness. I am aware that Jesus says that whoever causes someone to sin should have a millstone wrapped around their neck and be thrown in the sea, so am I causing them to sin? Am I even helping them at this point? Please any advice would be so helpful. I am praying for wisdom on this topic. I do not want the money for a selfish gain. But I do not think I can continue to do this but I am afraid I am going against Jesus's Scripture. Its even getting to a point where I'm not even giving cheerfully! It's out of compulsion because of what Jesus commands!
At one point today , at the point where I'd already give them £280 in the past week, I explained it to them over a text that I can't keep doing this and asked them to consider everyone else and how much I earn and they still rang me back asked for more money. What do I do?
I also want to add I am not worried about what I will eat or drink etc because like I said I have everything I need for my household. We have enough food between us until I get paid again, plus we have a few incomes anyway. God provides us every time with what we need. He has truly blessed my life recently. I trust in Him to provide so i do not worry about this? Do I turn the other cheek and just trust in the Lord like I have been doing? Or is there a point where you just tell them they're asking for too much? But Jesus says don't turn them away? Scripture also says if a man doesn't work let him not eat? I am stuck between a rock and a hard place and need some counselling and advice please
@@jackpickford7487 hi, did you find a way out?