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[@JOHNCENAisDOMO]

I love how he dropped Bible knowledge with Paul’s tents and she had NO IDEA what he was talking about

[@LittleHatori]

saaame. its a little obscure, i'll admit i didn't know for a while about Paul making Tents. But it's mentioned in his travels that he knew how to make tents bc he ended up helping some fellow believers make tents for income (one of the churches i believe.). Anyway, these small details in the New Testament (or Old!) have a alot of power when used in context & reverence.

[@courtneydebian]

With Priscilla and Aquilla! most Christians know this story.

[@islandgirl5382]

Yeah!!

[@DarknessFalls29]

I didn't know the full story either but clearly I needed to hear this because now I'm looking it up! ☺️ and I hope the caller is doing the same. I hope she took that little nugget as a seed being planted in her to grow her family finances.

[@thewifelife007]

But that particular Bible knowledge is for men, not women...

[@j.flaner8506]

"He that doesn't take care of his own household is worse than an unbeliever." Preach the Word, Dave!

[@jjayguy23]

YEP!!!!

[@josephhsu3221]

What’s wrong with an unbeliever?

[@pierer5559]

He really hit her with the WORD

[@mirjanabosnjak8064]

Amen

[@illuminerd3757]

@@josephhsu3221 not as wrong as not taking care of his own household.

[@eltuco5103]

Caller- I quit my job to hopefully become a preacher and preach the word of god. Next breath- who’s Paul and what is an apostle?

[@wahinepaddler4]

💀

[@undertaker11ism]

El Tuco Most christians don’t even read the bible like that

[@christopherdunham2637]

What's tent making? I'm not familiar with that. Lol

[@WJTutora]

Totally, you wanna preach but you aren't reading your Bible. The intention is correct, the method not so much. I'm glad God gave her a message through Dave.

[@wijcik]

And as a woman preaching is out of the question. Read the Bible.

[@andreyv1]

“you’ve got about 30 seconds to get some income coming in” 😂😂😂

[@nickade2256]

Hilarious

[@tamekatimmons5987]

🤓

[@mailmanjoe]

Mind = blown. 😂

[@zhernandez8287]

I died when he said 🏃🏻‍♀️almost make me want to get income and I work a ton of hours a week.

[@browneyedgirl4285]

Don’t forget...... while u were searching for Gods purpose

[@coconutsfor2963]

The moment she said food stamps - DAVE lost it . It sounds like she doesn't want to work .

[@Infertilityandmepodcast]

Joseph Morales LOLLLLLL

[@Elizabeth-yg2mg]

She doesn't seem very bright.

[@islandgirl5382]

And ,the 2 children... getting child support? Is she telling the truth? Was she fired or laid off and she's in Denial! People will NOT tell U what really happened esoecially if it's THEIR fault! Why would she walk away from a job, with no back up? Doesn't sound to intelligent to me!

[@gangatalishis]

@@islandgirl5382 believe it or not people are actually that stupid.

[@janellemartinez8444]

People are so ridiculous!! This call made me so mad. Girrrrl figure out what you want to do before you quit your job.

[@blackybohead1313]

When what you think God is telling you to do, goes against Gods word in the Bible, then it isn’t really God speaking to you. It’s YOU speaking to you.

[@TheRelicImage]

Justin Luevano She’s not confused my friend! Matthew 6:24 you cannot serve God and Money. We put more time into our Jobs than serving God, and the Bible clearly states to forsake your things and follow him. This woman did one no one else is doing. And it’s amazing

[@blackybohead1313]

Christopher's no one is asking her to serve money. You can serve God while working a job to feed to your family. In fact working hard to take care of your family arguable Honors God and glorifies his name more than much else you can do. But nowhere in the Bible does it say, quit your job and let your family struggle so you can forge your own path and try to find your own happy job.

[@TheRelicImage]

@@blackybohead1313 lets put ourselves in what we think Gods perspective is like... If he wants us to put him first, d you think we all fall short of this? what do most people in this world do? if I'm not mistaken its putting countless and countless hours into our work. with that being said how much time do we actually give God to glorify him and lead people to Christ?

[@blackybohead1313]

Christopher's we will ALL fall short of the glory of God as Paul says. You can without a doubt glorify God in you work! That being said, yes some people idolize their work and put God second. But there is a difference between idolizing your job, and working hard to provide for your family so they don’t starve. You can glorify God and follow him, while working to keep your family supported. Look at Paul did he sit at home and apply for food stamps? No! He WORKED, while sharing God’s word, all while following his purpose supplied by God. There is nothing Biblical about letting your family starve so you can find your “purpose”. It is very biblical to pick up your cross, work hard, support your family, and chase God every step of the way!

[@John-vj6ss]

Christopher's On the taxpayers back! Where in the Bible dies it say it’s ok to look to everyone else to support your family while “putting God first”? Fact is, she cannot feed her family by her version of “putting God first”. There’s a huge difference between worshipping money above all things and earning money to feed your family. Having a good, stable job is not money worship. If that’s the life she wanted, she shouldn’t have had children and joined a nunnery instead.

[@adventuremode7179]

Classic case of how delusion can be confused for faith. This is why discernment is such an important thing.

[@nyaneece]

Adventure Mode 👏🏾👏🏾

[@erikamatthews3622]

YES!! You just spoke a word! 🙌🏾

[@mrryuk9208]

Faith is delusional

[@nawtsurprised]

@@mrryuk9208 IMO faith is voluntary stupidity.

[@Lady.Luck.]

it's all a delusion. life is up to us.. that's it

[@ew2645]

Get. A. Job. Using God as an excuse to be irresponsible.

[@gehrigduy8224]

Elizabeth Womack God literally gave her a great job that provided for her family, but she wants to quit that and go the opposite way.

[@arlene4299]

@@gehrigduy8224 She quit that job for a reason. Maybe she was getting burned out and headed toward a breakdown. Maybe she barely saw her children and didn't want to miss seeing them grow up.. How much benefit could she be for a her children and husband if she suffered a complete breakdown? It's unfortunate she has to be the main breadwinner for her family.

[@TheRelicImage]

Elizabeth Womack I have to disagree with this comment. She sounds like a very responsible lady. There is more to it than what was said in this conversation! For someone to put GOD FIRST is one of the hardest things for ANYONE to do.

[@jeanlenor1858]

@@arlene4299 But she got no other options...duhhh.. Stick with it for 5 years, save 150k during that time. Then buy an 12 unit apartment building that will cash flow anywhere from 3 to 4k monthly. At this point, she will have options. But, for now she can't leave.

[@thomasreedy4751]

@@gehrigduy8224 Did God tell you that personally, or are you just making assumptions based on your belief that God does not equally love the poor?

[@EmpressMermaid]

Reminds me of one of my grandfather's old sayings: "The good Lord will grant you a plentiful harvest, but He won't plow the fields for you."

[@mmp495]

I love it🙏🙏🙏

[@joycemckenzie5723]

the truth

[@jessicaolson490]

I quit my job and can't pay bills now, what do I doooo. Blah.

[@jeanlenor1858]

Stick with it for 5 years, save 150k during that time. Then buy an 12 unit apartment building that will cash flow anywhere from 3 to 4k monthly using the 150k as a down payment. At this point, she will have options. But, for now she can't leave.

[@pinkgal206]

Find another one

[@j.flaner8506]

@@jeanlenor1858 She's "whipped" and wanted to be at home to take care of her "entrepreneur" husband. SMH.

[@ryanweston9677]

Pray for money! God will provide....NOT

[@iluvrachellef]

@@jeanlenor1858 BOOM 💣💣💣💥💥💥

[@thomasmorrison3279]

I am so impressed with Dave Ramsey. He tells people what they need to hear, rather than what they want to hear. He is awesome.

[@La_sagne]

the customer isnt always right

[@ibealion1]

AND he really offers a lot of encouragement while he's doing it. There's a lot I don't like about his personality, but he does an excellent job with coaching and guiding people in these decisions that for them are very difficult.

[@chrysopigilazarakou1737]

@@ibealion1 Which part if his personality you don't like?

[@ibealion1]

@@chrysopigilazarakou1737 He is not a very kind person a lot of times, and he is somewhat condescending in his tone of voice and his words. I think he could communicate the same thing but more effectively.

[@scentjunkee]

@@ibealion1I disagree. I think a lot of people need to hear it this way. People are so scared of offending people nowadays that no one is bluntly honest anymore. It's refreshing!

[@MrWatchmen759]

How on earth do you quite ur job that makes you 85000 a year, without a back up plan ???

[@islandgirl5382]

Is that salary fabricated? Wishful thinking on her behalf??

[@firebug1892]

Ask Matthew the tax collector when Jesus said follow me. He got up I’m pretty sure he left money on the table ( no pun) and followed him. No back up plan or blueprint.

[@firebug1892]

rocky mountain lass God is not Dave Ramsey , when he tell you to do something you better do it. He doesn’t care if you are a billionaire that’s the problem with this world

[@macummings7818]

@@firebug1892 Amen to following Jesus - and notice the people who had those very personal interactions w Christ... Everyone's call is tailored to their situation and the work God needs to do in them. This caller did not hear God tell her to drop her income and let her family collect food stamps to "follow Him." No sir, no ma'am.

[@mysticaltyger2009]

*quit

[@lewis2207]

This was hard to listen to. This lady is unbelievable.

[@nawtsurprised]

VERY believable when you understand women's instinctual hypergamous nature.

[@patricke170]

Lewis there sure are a lot of folks commenting here that use the word lady very loosely

[@tashajoykin5192]

The what now

[@natelloyd9701]

Absolute idiot 😂

[@lightbeing8174]

@GypsyGirl A2 Google the translation of annelise michel.

[@BaconMountainMan]

I did the same thing she did. I quickly learned that my "goals" aren't as important as providing for my family in the meantime.

[@iwillsurvive1335]

This woman is crazy 😂😂😂😂 I would never!!!

[@Sheer-opulence9]

Faith without works is dead!!

[@mrryuk9208]

Faith is dead anyway

[@kennethmcloughlin9098]

That doesn't not going to work

[@Sheer-opulence9]

Kenneth Mcloughlin yes, both is needed

[@LMak1989]

Works without faith still produce results.. so where exactly does faith actually serve a purpose?

[@kennethmcloughlin9098]

@@Sheer-opulence9 faith without works is steps 8 and 9 on a 12 step programme not actually going to work

[@whatthewhat11]

I'll save you 7 minutes: Lady: I quit my job because God told me to Dave: No he didn't, go get a job

[@shawnainthekitchen8011]

😂

[@chocolatte8301]

Lol 😆 🤣 😂

[@ke6264]

As soon as she said "blessed and highly favored" I knew she was full of it.

[@letsgotomarsman]

Her: God told me to do it Dave mentions a story from the Bible Her: no I don’t think I know that one

[@NRush2009]

Lol.

[@theawesomer8587]

Haha, I'm an atheist and even I know that story.

[@letsgotomarsman]

Bird Dawg your not allowed to use sharp scissors I bet

[@Elizabeth-yg2mg]

@@letsgotomarsman Ha ha, you make me chuckle!

[@mzcain1521]

@Bird Dawg :) HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@PracticalBibleStudies]

It took me 5 years to transition from my old job to being a Christian author and youth pastor. I didn't just quit. I didn't have kids, either! She doesn't even know her Bible, either. This is really really sad. It sound's like she just didn't want to work a 9-5.

[@eloise7600]

Practical Bible Studies I know it’s not funny but why did I go “Oh my” 😱 when Dave asked her that question from the Bible?! I knew that and when she didn’t I was extra confused, but tickled.🤣

[@PracticalBibleStudies]

eloise7600 I would assume that someone who “quit their job for God” would have known that.

[@eloise7600]

Practical Bible Studies That “Blessed and highly favored” got me right off the bat!!! Whenever I hear someone quickly say that it’s like hearing, “Mad inside and I want you out of my face”. I’m saying most and not all are like that but they seem to be all nice at first but keep talking to them and not even long, and they seem mad, angry and if you keep talking to them you just might get CURSED OUT. Only to hear them apologize or not and then hear them say “I’m a work in process” or “God is not through with me yet”. Just like if Dave would’ve kept talking to her. Especially when she kept saying “Ok, Ok”! But Dave took it home when he said, “Get back to making some money Ta-daé! Ta-daé”! That was PRICELESS!!!!🤣

[@mysticaltyger2009]

Yeah, I think so, too. And I totally agree. Your transition is pretty normal for most people who do what you do . People who pull off such things definitely don't go on food stamps. If it gets that bad for them, they take that as a sign they need to change course.

[@Kimberly-cc8st]

No condemnation.

[@Ansmousoeesoj]

My mother refused to get a job when she failed as a realtor. She said god would provide for me. It made me so angry because she was practically homeless. I was in college and could not take care of her. This lady is insane that she will drag her family through the mud to achieve her goals and dreams

[@yeshuafeeds8184]

God’s purpose starts with you knowing his word sweetie...

[@MsDEV89]

Jesus Feeds OOP. 🙊

[@angel0island0ninja]

Maybe she should take her next few days and read the Bible, then find her job

[@LittleHatori]

Exactly. U have to know the Word, in order to Worship, and Work in God's purposes. but alas, her lack of knowledge could be pointing more towards the christian leaders in her church not equipping her with sound teachings...?

[@user-zd9fc4vs4q]

@@ElijahWilliams-gb9il Sins are immortal & unethical, should a government not do its job to protect their citizens from immoral & unethical actions?

[@user-zd9fc4vs4q]

@@ElijahWilliams-gb9il As you wish.

[@anazuosalihu9712]

I know from these calls that Dave Ramsey is a patient man with a great deal of self restraint.

[@j.flaner8506]

He truly is a patient man, because I probably would have chastised her.

[@Nat0528]

Yup! I wanted to yell at her soooooo bad!

[@WJTutora]

True. I don't think I would have been able to deal with this in such a calm way.

[@RavenBallerina7]

She sounds delusional...When he said, "He who does not take care of his own house hold is worse than a non believer", I was like tell her Dave!

[@firebug1892]

Ask Matthew the tax collector when Jesus said follow me. He got up I’m pretty sure he left money on the table ( no pun) and followed him. No back up plan or blueprint.

[@rachelcrawford1977]

Fire Bug he was wealthy and single no family to take care of and then yes drop it all and do as the lord says but he does not want kids and family living in the streets for you to get rich by miracles the lord teaches self help all the time

[@deepfakesforreal9487]

@@firebug1892 wow. How then did Matthew pay for rent and a car and the kids school? Just curious

[@andrewvincent7299]

This woman is using god as an excuse to be lazy and "find her purpose". She could have asked for reduced hours or found a job with less hours so she could have time to come up with a plan while still making an income. She needs to grow up and accept her responsibility as a mother while also finding her purpose. Not just abandoning her responsibilities because she is burnt out

[@Stoneybv]

Facts

[@matthewwilliams9200]

sounds right, she doesn't even sound like shes completely studying the bible in this vacation time. not knowing Paul was a tent maker dead giveaway.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

Andrew Vincent A lot of Christians in Tulsa like this. Always avoided them.

[@TheRelicImage]

Andrew Vincent Matthew 6:24 states you cannot serve God and money. Which is very straight forward. She’s a smart lady who is doing what most people cannot

[@jeanlenor1858]

Stick with it for 5 years, save 150k during that time. Then buy an 12 unit apartment building that will cash flow anywhere from 3 to 4k monthly using the 150k as a down payment. At this point, she will have options. But, for now she can't leave.

[@ish1330]

Just when you think you have heard it all, then this!!!

[@islandgirl5382]

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!

[@fortunehunter7372]

Even Jesus worked as a Carpenter, and he is Gods only Son!

[@jayden4606]

Right!! He drew an income while fulling God's plan! Great example!

[@kendalljohnson9172]

Ashley Banks yea but this lady doesn’t have any ministry! she’s still “figuring it out”!

[@mickeymouse2able]

@Ashley Banks I was JUST thinking that after I read the first post! I always wondered what he did. I mean he wasn't ALWAYS preaching, right?

[@Mjixa]

Good point and good examples !

[@MarcyJ2F]

mickeymouse2able no, his ministry started at 30. He was a carpenter prior to that.

[@overcomer4226]

"My husband is disabled." A few sentences later "hes an entrepreneur. Hes an author, speaker. " There a lot of disillusioned people out there who called themselves authors and speakers and yet they make nothing from doing either of those activities but it sounds hip and it sounds cool so that's what they call themselves.

[@johns8620]

Bingo!

[@l-train7876]

What was she expecting him to say?!🙈

[@elisabethwarner3845]

That was my question too!

[@NateMegOfficial]

You can tell in her verbiage she heard one too many self-help, “faith” sermons where you can do anything and God will bail you out. Phrases like “blessed and highly-favored” and “using my gifts” were a dead on giveaway. That’s not how He works. This was a struggle to get through.

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

She definitely drank the koolaid

[@4knewt505]

@Elle D He is not out of order.

[@jccaine7522]

Exactly. And then when it comes to actually reading or understanding the Bible? Nothing.

[@LovelyReba]

@Elle D There's a whole book explaining. It's called the Holy Bible. Check it out.

[@stefanigarcia9215]

I think she’s after HER purpose, not God’s purpose. She don’t want to work. That’s all it comes down to!

[@wk3820]

Getting closer to God is more important than wealth, but poverty is not required to make it happen.

[@GoogleAccount00]

Great comment! Very good quote!

[@financialbabysteps1997]

This would be okay at 18 while living in her parents basement but not when she’s a grown woman with kids and bills. How will they afford school supplies, field trips and laptops for the kids with a disability check? Why should the kids suffer because of her dream? This is unreal!

[@myoldvhstapes]

She said the kids receive child support from their father(s.)

[@TheRelicImage]

Baby Step Two Matthew 6:24 states you cannot serve God and Money

[@LinkingYellow]

@@TheRelicImage it wouldn't be serving money, it would be serving her family

[@monkeynumbernine]

Oh brother 🙄 My 2nd ex husband always heard God tell him to do things that were devastating to our lives in every single way... I divorced him a year ago and he left me financially devastated.☹️🙄 It drives me nuts when I hear people say 'God told me to do...' then they run out and quit everything at the drop of a hat.

[@LisaLisaCJ]

every person that I know except one that said God told them, ended up in devastation. The one that didnt was my former pastor. He had a trust fund when he quit his job to go to bible college with his with wife and daughter. See what I did here lol. God rarely tells you to do something that will cause ruin. I pray all is well with you now

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

That was hard to listen to. I predict trouble ahead for her and her family.

[@nat-natc.8142]

Cooking Lessons for Dad just very irresponsible

[@_flyguy_]

No logic or reason what so ever. Doing what feels good...Delusional

[@TLM860]

Oh, she'll be fine!

[@hjsimpson]

Sometimes finding your "calling" or "stay" in life is difficult, but when you have a family already, that's your purpose! Providing for your family!

[@karinguan]

I love how Dave puts everything in perspective for her. 100% agree with him!

[@theadventurousprogrammer6449]

Speaking from a Lutheran point of view. Your job that you're in is where God called you to be. Serving people, doing a good job at whatever it is, is how you carry out God's will. Can you love your God, and your fellow brothers and sisters in your job. Pretty sure most jobs allow for that. In which case, all jobs can be what God has for you. The idea is vocation. You're a mother, be a good mother. Your a wife, be a good wife. To say that there is some destiny out there that God has for you and you just have to figure it out is no where in the Bible. Not only that it causes people to do crazy things like this in search of something that is just not there.

[@jaymyers6564]

Well spoken

[@j.flaner8506]

Thank you for your wise and thoughtful words. I wholeheartedly agree. I'm glad that I'm registered in the Lutheran church.

[@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861]

well said. My interpretation of this finding who you are business is that it is about finding ones way back to peace of mind, rather than a rather egoic mind driven victim mentality. Peace of mind then allows wisdom and attention to what one is doing right now. Hopefully that is gamefully employed in the service of others. There is much to be found in enjoyment of most jobs if one adopts the purpose of service to fellow human beings. Service is where it is at, as you have so eloquently put it.

[@4knewt505]

Preach!! And whatever you do, do unto the glory of the Lord! Colossians 3:17 Sounds so out of order what she decided. God would not call you into disorder. But you said it so well!

[@--zozo--]

Very well said.

[@thomaseidson6374]

Wow Dave yalls new space looks AMAZING!!!!! This young woman reminds me of something you said once in your program Dave. A guy came in one day and said to you "God told me that you (Dave) was going to give me a new van" and you replied "No God did not tell you that because if He did there would be a van waiting outside for you because He would have told me to give you a van." Thank you for being kind to this woman but telling her the truth she needed to hear. I hope she truly finds God's purpose for her.

[@jaemane1]

Giving up your livelihood and making a choice to struggle is not “god’s purpose.” People, make smart decisions.

[@Nat0528]

Jalen Early 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@BrianErwin]

god called me to preach and teach.. no, i didn't know paul was a tent maker 🤣🤣

[@StJohnPaulXXIII]

Late stage prosperity theology. I'm just going to LIVE MY DREAMS NAME IT AND CLAIM IT. OOPS IM POOR

[@macummings7818]

😆😆😆

[@Piwork69]

Dave handled this masterfully with lots and lots of restraint

[@unworthyServant08]

Thank you for the advice, Dave. This was a lesson I learned from my parents when I was in college and wanted to pursue music production. They told me I could pursue my personal interests all the while making sure I can provide for myself and anyone depending on me. It's not impossible. And yes, Paul would make tents even while sharing the gospel.

[@jonathanmcentire970]

She quit her job *before* discovering her "higher purpose." Sad.

[@danmacgowan8242]

She sounded like she had a bad experience at work and took it as God saying she should start something new. She needed to "Start something new" before quitting.

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

Exactly

[@j.flaner8506]

I love at the beginning how she answered Dave's question of "How are you", she said: "BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED!" God did not bless you with poverty nor food stamps, ma'am. Crazy.

[@CarnivoreStork]

Quits job. Then plows through her emergency fund. It’s like she never heard Dave speak before.

[@Sandy-ju1iu]

This was so helpful. His emphasis on taking care of my household confirmed that I am on the right path in my own life.

[@shawnainthekitchen8011]

She needs to change churches too. No competent pastor would encourage such foolishness.

[@j.flaner8506]

How about worship at home? Saves gas, saves time and helps you to actually read the Bible in peace.

[@shawnainthekitchen8011]

@@j.flaner8506 Worship at home robs both you and others of the fellowship and comraderie amongst believers. If you're sick that's one thing. However, if not, you need to see and help people and they need see and be able to help you even if it's just a word of encouragement or to let you know that you were on their minds. We go to church to hear and learn about God and to be there for each other.

[@j.flaner8506]

@@shawnainthekitchen8011 I respectfully disagree with you. I can encourage myself. I am encouraged by my loving family and my community. My neighbors and I are kind to one another. We help one another when there is need. We help the less fortunate through our careers by giving our time and sharing knowledge. God has not failed me yet. I can read my Bible any time that I want. God is not in the church. God is everywhere and everything. That's what I believe and my life is a testament of His mercy and His kindness and His Love. I wish you well.

[@shawnainthekitchen8011]

@@j.flaner8506 that's fine. There's a reason that Jesus went to the synagogue and there's a reason the Bible instructs is to not stop assembling ourselves. Live in disobedience if you want to. It's your choice. Bye for now.

[@LisaLisaCJ]

no because they want the tithe money

[@ohhdanggx94]

I needed to hear this. I’ve been semi tempted to leave my job but this knocked some sense back into me. Especially considering how difficult the job market is where I live.. THANKS DAVE!!!!!

[@SKElk]

I needed to hear this. I don't particularly like my job, but I'm thankful that it's providing me an income to live on. I try to spend whatever time I can outside of work and family on my side hustle, which I dream on one day becoming my business. It's not easy, and it takes time, but to at least have the peace of mind that I have an income to live on means a lot too.

[@eloise7600]

That “Blessed and highly favored” got me right off the bat!!! Whenever I hear someone quickly say that it’s like hearing, “Mad inside and I want you out of my face”. I’m saying most and not all are like that but they seem to be all nice at first but keep talking to them and not even long, and they seem mad, angry and if you keep talking to them you just might get CURSED OUT. Only to hear them apologize or not and then hear them say “I’m a work in process” or “God is not through with me yet”. Just like if Dave would’ve kept talking to her. Especially when she kept saying “Ok, Ok”! Even Dave knew he was in for it after she said that. Watch his face after she said that. I’m the same way these day after I hear that! I love Dave’s reply of “Better than I deserve” because that’s so true! But Dave took it home when he said, “Get back to making some money Ta-daé! Ta-daé”! That was PRICELESS!!!!🤣

[@BogusJesus]

I am 57. Been working 40 years. I want to retire. I need to get out of corporate America. But I can't because I am scared of no income.

[@lenas5613]

I don't blame you. Retirement was forced on me...lost my job, my position was cut. Lost my home the same year. I had to cobble together a loveable amount. Luckily I have a pension. I had been working for over 45 years, raised a child since he was10. This woman needs to join the real world and count her blessings. She has gifts her family needs her to use for them. Good for Dave.

[@auntyuber5127]

Become an uber driver

[@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861]

may I suggest that you find something that will generate a side income. Look around you, think back to your childhood. What do you have that you could turn into making an income. Anything will do. I did it. I picked up the bagpipes again and started a side business, I still work full time. But that side business has done so much for me. It's made me see a way out, it's opened up my creativity, it's engaged my brain in something that I can control wholly rather than just being a cog in a wheel. I think you'll be amazed what happens if you give it a try.

[@LisaLisaCJ]

@@auntyuber5127 my daughter made good money on Uber when she was laid off from her job. She still looked for real employment

[@markbrown5117]

I know a person who quit his job as a Vice President of a University because he was given more work to do and he wanted a raise or he would leave. He left and now he is unemployed.

[@daniel-vn4ql]

as an atheist the excuse God told me to do it. terrifies me. Someone could do any thing with that excuse.

[@Brandon-tz5pn]

Glockshooter09 the bible contradicts itself many times

[@andrewvincent7299]

Those who understand the bible and take personal responsibility for their life would never make a decision based out of laziness and call it "God's plan". Those who understand know you have to work and struggle before you find your purpose

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

@@Glockshooter09 Actually, the bible is written by men, not God. So it is man's word. Plus I 100% guarantee you are not following the bible's word to a T. If you were, you would likely be in jail because the bible actually tells you to do a lot of things that are completely unacceptable in society today.

[@wk3820]

@@Brandon-tz5pn Not if it's read in proper context.

[@Brandon-tz5pn]

W K you mean not if you cant twist the meaning to make it make sense to you?

[@nonawolf7495]

2 Thessalonians chapter 3:10 : "The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”

[@alizaquintanilla]

Facts

[@W1LDWESLEY]

I step out of the car when I get a conviction to say a prayer in the parking lot before I go to work. I'll say a prayer asking God to have use for me and I do something useful for him. Later in the shift one of my co-workers starts to wonder about why I obsess with following Jesus and so I told him that Jesus is the provider and the strengthener to those who want to live on less

[@tommy11sixorozco9]

4:30 that Paul making tents reference had me weak lol (read your bible lady) sheesh lol

[@chrono106]

There’s probably some resentment towards her husband of having to be the main breadwinner and slog through 50 hours a week of work she hates.

[@enigmathegrayman2953]

She sounds burnt out and unfulfilled, but even worse than that, she is uncertain of her future with her own family hanging in the balance! When you are raising a family it’s less about you and more about making sure your family is taken care of.

[@GOD-IS-REAL247]

I AGREE WITH DAVE THE CALLER SHOULD HAVE HAD A BACKUP PLAN IF YOU'RE GOING TO BE QUITTING A 80,000 DOLLAR A YEAR JOB YOU BETTER HAVE SOME TYPE OF PLAN ALSO TO TOP IT OFF YOU HAVE 4 CHILDREN TO FEED STILL

[@ErkFX]

J Bizzle WHY ARE WE SHOUT TYPING?

[@Elizabeth-yg2mg]

Do you have to YELL?

[@jeanlenor1858]

Stick with it for 5 years, save 150k during that time. Then buy an 12 unit apartment building that will cash flow anywhere from 3 to 4k monthly using the 150k as a down payment. At this point, she will have options. But, for now she can't leave.

[@Elizabeth-yg2mg]

@@jeanlenor1858 She left already.

[@jeanlenor1858]

@@Elizabeth-yg2mg Beg them to take you back

[@Arcwol]

Caller "Blessed and highly favored" Dave Ramsey "Cool"

[@joshuat770]

Dave thank you for telling her right. She needed to hear it.

[@tatacalinburkhardt4273]

For a second I thought she was calling to prank Dave. Then I realized she really thinks she is doing the right thing. I feel bad for her husband and kids. 😞

[@pants8029]

Never, ever leave a paying job without a plan!

[@michaeldurham4812]

I worked a corporate job for 15 years in a place I didn't belong and I would have continued to work there because the money was important except they eliminated my department and laid me off. You do what you need to do for your financial stability.

[@shariwalker2964]

Husband is on disability but is also an entrepreneur- sounds suspiciously like he’s working and getting paid under the table and not claiming any of it 🤨

[@shaneessency5040]

I agree.....key words I heard...."disability" "child support" "food stamps".....it sounds like she is looking for additional ways to game the system.

[@paulinoaz]

People with disabilities can not be productive?

[@dd-ez3im]

@@paulinoaz I dont think the lady meant this. I think you read it wrong.

[@paulinoaz]

@@dd-ez3im I do not think so. Her statement makes it seem like someone with a disability can not be an entrepreneur and that someone with a disability is not able to make any money

[@dd-ez3im]

@@paulinoaz I think she meant that you can't claim disability (getting money for not physically being able to work) AND be an entrepreneur at the same time (basically work). I'm not from the US so forgive me pls if I get wrong how disability benefits works in America.

[@tifanytrees397]

"Time's up. Go make some money." I wish I had heard that years ago!

[@jordanlazaro1676]

She has her heart in the right place, but like the bible says, you must calculate the cost of your own tower.

[@skajs426]

I needed to hear this. This woman was brave to seek counsel

[@1stPersonStateConsciousness]

Millions of unemployed college grads would KILL to have an 80k a year job regardless of the environment. Times are tough and you gotta realize your PURPOSE why you have that job in the 1st place.

[@LisaLisaCJ]

millions of folks like me would love to have a 80000 job regardless of the environment

[@Ethiodawg]

The way Dave said “today” was hilarious 😂

[@ColonialFlorals]

Here’s your (and all Christian’s) purpose from Jesus Himself: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” -Matthew 28:19-20 Work, home, and everywhere else your foot lands on this earth is your mission field to accomplish what He says here. What if God intentionally had her at this workplace to reach even one person He was seeking? We have to be careful and cover every decision like this with LOTS of prayer first. ❤️

[@christopherdunham2637]

People better not say that Dave is impatient after this call. I was yelling at her.

[@JohnThomas-lk8sz]

I give Dave major props for not rolling his eyes.

[@irvgotti94]

She is not a believer, just using God as an excuse to be lazy and live off the Government 🤦‍♂️

[@AbelG8781]

Yep exactly

[@thewifelife007]

Um.. You don't know what's in that woman's heart. Satan is the accuser.

[@irvgotti94]

@@thewifelife007 false properties Gospel.

[@thewifelife007]

@@irvgotti94 The prosperity Gospel involves being a lover of money... and a person who tithes in hopes of getting a big return.. Considering she quit a high paying job, she isn't chasing after money at all.

[@littlejimmothy2818]

Yup

[@ladypink3473]

I think Dave is right. This young lady has the ability to make a salary in a company that isn’t too demanding but will pay less than what she was making, it will allow her to have time, the flexibility to find gods purpose all while she’s still making an income until she can properly and safely leave corporate America.

[@BlueShyBri]

I'm honestly impressed at how confident the caller sounds in spite of having made one of the dumbest life decisions ever.

[@KevinDixon]

Passion? You better get a Job. F Freedom!

[@James-yi1vk]

Exactly! Your occupation is a tool that should allow you to do the things you really want.

[@smileyface985]

She needs to get a job. Find her purpose on her time off. Be realistic. Let go of those food stamps 🤨

[@rbraxton00]

Wow. I can’t understand why someone would have to call the show to realize they truly need to get a job. That is unbelievable, but we see it happens.

[@islandgirl5382]

She likes hearing herself talk! Needed Mr. Ramsey to acknowledge her!!

[@vilenationgaming]

I bet her husband told her but she didn’t want to hear it from him

[@Thatsitable11]

Love when you throw in your fun biblical just made it up sayings ! Direct and to the point.... that is missing a lot in our world. Love ya Dave R

[@josephditton7803]

In our church we believe the priorities as follows: 1 is to your job, 2 is to your family, 3 is to your church. You can't protect and support your family without a job, and you cant help the church if you can't even support your family.

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

"Time's up! Go and make some money!"

[@MrJay197409]

Most people wish they received $22000 a year on disability most lucky if they receive $12000 to $13000. You can find God's purpose , go get a job lady.

[@SherriLillian]

Where God guides He provides. If God tells you to quit your job with a lucrative income best believe He’s going to give you a plan. There’s no aimlessness in the will of God. And He definitely won’t put you in a position for you and your family to starve. Psalm 37:25 “...yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.”

[@snbi7518]

God loves all of us and wouldn’t wish anything bad upon our lives. Those willing to be successful will do anything to achieve that. 😊

[@Patriotintexas]

This type of caller makes Christians look looney.

[@johnlanier3616]

Most are

[@TartarianTopG]

@@johnlanier3616 most aren’t really Christian

[@BridgetBanksBudget]

@@TartarianTopG very true! Most just use the name and have no understanding of what they believe and why. Calling yourself Christian is just a social class for the most part

[@burntblonde2925]

My experience is, people use religion to “look” like they are a good person. Has nothing to do with spirituality.

[@harrisonwintergreen1147]

"Paul ... ...in the Bible?" 🙄

[@changemooreoften4581]

Dave you are graced for this.Thanks

[@nicknatale8480]

My parents did this and then divorced, and now we are extremely broke. Now I'm 19 and struggling through everything and barely paying my way through college.

[@eleanorclark245]

She is crazy brainwashed Thanks Dave

[@alltherezechaj]

Dave over here lowkey flexing with that tent stuff.

[@icyangelia]

I so needed this advice. I got the book you recommended right away. God bless.

[@shaldana]

"I quit my job which is 90% of our income and threw our entire family into chaos." The heck?

[@inmate0054]

I’m seeking Gods purpose in life but I haven’t read the Bible smh

[@CarnivoreStork]

I don’t understand how she can be in the baby step 1/2 way point and then all of a sudden decide I don’t need a job. Dave’s advice has ALWAYS been get 2-3 jobs!

[@matthewrammig]

She read a Steve Harvey book, quit her job and then signed up on a free trial of Skillshare

[@feliciathomas1031]

😂😂 Dave, I see what you did there with Pauls tents and her wanting to preach.