Comments on: God and Money: Prayer Won’t Fix People’s Finances

By: Mazmum

Mazmum — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:56:58 +0000

Good blog…I’ve been to enough church watching people deluded into thinking God wants them to be rich. God will makes things happen so you don’t have to do anything but pray. It is sad that people are this small minded. We were born on this earth with all the tools in us to grow and learn and love. That is why we are here. This self centered American brand of consumer based Christianity is a slap in the face to true Christians who use their faith to grow strong and have the self motivation to do something with their lives. Financial choices, education, and being proactive and productive makes or breaks your success in this world. Faith give you strength and guidance. It’s disgusting how many people don’t go after jobs, or actively try to make their lives better because they truly believe God is going to do it for them. It’s small minded, largely delusional, and a great disservice to those who have true faith.

By: Carol Lewis

Carol Lewis — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:18:56 +0000

Receiving money is almost like receiving food. We too often feel we need it just as much, and we equate it with love. But money is not food or love. Here is the primary difference: God created food and love. Man created money. Like other inventions, such as science, money is a useful but imperfect tool.
Money is the medium we use to relate to each other and the world at large. Transactions between people of any variety of beliefs or abilities or geographic loctions involve money. Money somehow has become inserted between all of us.
Yet, money will not buy us love. What money buys us is some earthly power. Or put another way: money will buy us the Devil’s counterfiet for love.
Don’t fall for it, my friends. The bible tells us that love should be the distinguishing mark of Christians. We should all have God’s love inserted between us, not money.

By: david

david — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:11:31 +0000

i have a question what if u dont make alot of money what about the 10% after i pay the 10% there not that much after so i started payin my bills and then pay what i can to God is that wrong or should i be giving to God 1st and then pay the bills and have my stuff turned off

By: kimberly johnson

kimberly johnson — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:56:23 +0000

I thought this was outstanding!!!!!!! I have felt this way for so long and most of my friends give give give to the church and they are in such financial hardships you would not believe. I think god gives us common since and expects us to use it.
I believe in god and prayer,and I feel that most church’s have turned into scams and bussiness-god is not in most churches- -its about finanaces and mmoney.
Thanks for what you wrote it is the truth!!!!
k. johnson
gary,indiana

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By: Geraldine

Geraldine — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:42:52 +0000

Mike,

While I agree with most of what you said…. I have to say…your last line left me confused. Why would I not attempt to pray for the problems I have now? You say to pray for things to come. Did u mean things to come that would fix the problems I have now? It didnt seem like you meant that. It sounded more like, the problems you have today will always be there so no need to pray for them.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:55:48 +0000

Thats an interesting posting that you have.

I understand how you feel about finances and religion. Though the bible is full of good lessons on finances and fruitfulness. Not necessarily monetary.

I think alot of our religious leaders and people tend to interpret changes in the economy as dooms day events

I get that alot of times when I leave service about wait for god. I think god is waiting for us to use the talents and gifts that we have.

I know religious leaders say this for protecting us. I know when greed and selfish takes root in your heart and soul in could lead to destruction.

i guess if one just reads there bible, go to a good church and pray supernatural things will happen financially and throughout your life.

Pray for things to come not for the problems going on today

By: Cindy M

Cindy M — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:25:20 +0000

No, jenna, it’s the LOVE of money, big difference. I Timothy 6:10, if you want to check it for yourself.

By: jenna

jenna — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:51:57 +0000

Money is the root of all evil!!