What Is the Right Way to Be Rich?

Ask Pastor John
Teacher: John Piper
Transcript: www.desiringgo...

[@Lichtgeschwindigkeit196]

The money that God gives us must be used for his glory and to help others and not just to be spent or accumulated for selfishness and personal interest

[@limo9402]

Is it wrong to buy something you like?

[@user-hj6hn5jw7h]

I'm believing God for money in order to help the poor/homeless in FL. NEED PRAYERS

[@MarcusCato275]

What is the right way to be rich? Be humble about it. Don't display it or brag about. And when giving to charity. Be secretive about it so your father in heaven may reward you.

[@paxnorth7304]

Quite right. Even Santa Claus comes like a thief in the night ! :) And let's not forget to be grateful ! ;) Many blessings and peace be with you ! Yay !

[@TheFightingSheep]

The only right way to be rich is to give all away. You described perfectly how to give it away. Be humble about it. Don't display it or brag about. And when giving to charity. Be secretive about it so your father in heaven may reward you.

[@Lichtgeschwindigkeit196]

It is not a sin to have large income but what is Sin is to accumulate it in a Selfish and Greedy way and not to use the money that God gives us to help our Brothers with the Love that Christ wants us to have.

[@FitnessOldSchool]

Thanks for your comment. Totally clarifies.

[@Bmore2Htown]

*From all the scripture I've read about wealth, I believe God is LOOKING for people to make rich.* The WORD says those who are faithful with little will also be faithful with much. Yes, I also believe God is cool with us having toys (cars, houses, boats, etc) AS LONG AS THEY DON'T BECOME OUR IDOLS. As long as we are tithing AND giving offering with a CHEERFUL heart (God loves a cheerful giver) AND doing charity/ministry work AND most importantly, giving all glory and honor and praise to God always. Let's be real, it costs MONEY to run ministries, charities, etc. MONEY is simply a tool, a resource. God (source) wants to entrust resources to those who will use them to glorify HIS Kingdom.

[@Primus_Phallus]

True, Money itself isnt a danger. It is the love of money. When mamon replaces Yahweh/Jesus in our hearts

[@Lyonessi]

can I ask what you consider too much on the things we use money on?

[@Daniel-rk4pc]

To clarify to the reader, This is a disagreement with John piper as I see you claimed to disagree in another comment. (Not saying you are right or wrong)

[@smazziszaz]

But much money will make you love it. Not everyone else can be like Job, who was crazy rich but crazy loves God. Paul himself urged nobody to desire being rich here, because we are truly, truthfully already rich (heavenly riches, hellooo). Its just that we cant control it. Our flesh cannot stand having that much money and still love God. Jesus said "you cant serve money AND God"-are you certain that you can handle being rich (as in, OWNING your riches)? But nevertheless i agree with your last statement and John Piper's : earn millions and billions is GREAT, as long as you dont own it, and give it to other people. Paul's, and God's, rule of thumb.

[@joshuankosi5744]

Why do you quote a scripture thats talking about heavenly gifts to support earthly vanity.

[@g.williams2047]

What a great video. The distinction between having a lot of money going through your hands and actually holding onto it is very important.

[@DonJuanzito]

I'm so happy i found this. I get the teaching, clearly brother. I no longer want to be rich; i want to do many good deeds and live more humbly than i was brainstorming about. God bless, may the Spirit dwell in you, and the grace of Jesus Christ be with us all.

[@utkarshraman]

You’re smart. You understood the teaching appropriately. Amen

[@sureshsunar8887]

Amen

[@---rg1gb]

I am coming to this same conclusion. Thank you for sharing

[@claytonsetuki6260]

Make all you want but don't keep all you want. I love this statement. Thank you, Dr Piper. Bless you!

[@daniellane5483]

When money comes, don't take posession of it and call it yours. Don't wrap your arms around it and say to yourself, This is mine.. give it straight back to the Lord, call it His.. He's rich, you're simply His humble servant steward. Your account, His money, all the while keeping one eye on the new earth and new Jerusalem.. Eden 3.0 🙏

[@lamonthicks2013]

Wow thats awesome Make alot of money give alot of money.

[@JerryTV52]

Charity is the way to prosperity. And as pastor says, it’s about having a sufficient foundation from which one can help others in need. Live simple and give generously.

[@Lichtgeschwindigkeit196]

Helping the brother (Christian and non-Christian) in need selflessly is something that should be taught in the churches and that unfortunately in almost none of them is done knowing that our treasures should be made in heaven and not on earth.

[@danieldaniel7724]

In the end we will all know if we where children of iniquities… follow no man and Pursue Christ Jesus🙌👑🎚❤️💕🕊

[@Instant_Sub]

Mark 10:21-23 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the richto enter the kingdom of God!”

[@elelyon555]

Money in itself is not evil, it’s a tool. There were several wealthy people in the bible : Job, Queen Esther, King David, Solomon, Joseph of Arimathea and they served their purposes. God knew their hearts.

[@christopherclarke2208]

Thank you for this. It’s slowly unblocking the brakes God had put on me before I recognized it. It’s reminding me that I am a channel not a bank, and if I keep, I risk keeping out of a pride or insecurity, which both will lead to my separation from those I love. This is a tough one. For those who understand my journey pray for me, and for those who don’t I’m glad you have your peace away from this trial.

[@supersmart671]

Dave Ramsey gets it right...he wants people to come out of debt and become millionaires 👏 hope I am getting it ✅️

[@meshachjones6909]

Anytime the camera cuts to the different angle....I feel like I'm watching a Mob movie 😂

[@mannymedia6311]

That angle wasnt necessary 😂😂 maybe a side profile of the group

[@the1der]

🗣🗣🗣PREACH, BROTHER. SOLID WISDOM. WHAT A GREAT VESSEL FOR CHRIST

[@HearGodsWord]

It's certainly easier to be a poor Christian than a wealthy one.

[@Jonny-xq5cb]

Thats the world talking

[@HearGodsWord]

Cinny is that what the Bible tells you or the world tells you?

[@HearGodsWord]

Jonny it's not the world talking, but Christ. As recorded in the three synoptic Gospels "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."

[@liamc1102]

Much tougher

[@williams33able]

Im homless it ain't easier trust me My life would be easier if I had a million dollars I don't care what nobody thinks about that or if I was rich my life would be easier....I think having money as a Christian would remove all.my problems just about...I'd give more or about the same I'm a poor Christian who gives to and helps other poor or homeless people like myself..I give all the time if I was rich I'd give some homeless person some life changing type of money or something where they definitely can get on their feet...I'm talking thousands of dollars that's just me though..we not talking about a value meal from burger King or something and 20 dollars and a pocket bible...here you go man praying for you..Wow to the rich though they will fade away in their ways or something...their riches are corrupted they have heaped together treasure for the last days and stuff.. SMH...

[@willhunting8733]

Giving to the poor and those in need. Boomers who had the most economic opportunity in the history of the world love to lecture on wealth, but they never had to do without.

[@angelofretto5626]

Thank you John.

[@natedawg3855]

Is this guy against having money? Job was rich, Abraham was rich, King David was rich, these were all men of GOD, so GOD wants us to be poor Pastor and have nothing? Sorry I disagree...

[@Bmore2Htown]

Same

[@sabrinaliu66]

Nathan Knipp he is teaching us to have the right attitude towards money, we all easily thought we are in control but when we stare d to get rich, we really forgot what is really like to be a true worship. It’s all the heart but we are very easily deceived...by ourselves. He has a balanced teaching.

[@olivierroubieu]

Be rich by all means, just do it the right way and always be whiling to help other who need you.

[@Ali-xu6ny]

Christ said it is easier for a camal to go in the eye of a needle then for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. God gave all these men you named riches because he read there heart and seen money and materialism was not there God. You can not serve 2 master (God and Money) I’m not saying to be poor. Look at Proverbs 30:7-9 it says “ God two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.

[@Ali-xu6ny]

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[@jaredmarc]

Thank you for this video. God bless you and everyone else. 🙏

[@OpenTruthMinistry]

Amen!

[@forever_evolving_5312]

White poverty and black poverty may not be the same thing. I’ve never lived in the ghetto and don’t want to. I don’t think John Piper would want to either. Why would God want us to be destitute?

[@fado792]

Acts 2 44-45. Sharing. YOU CAN NOT PETITTION THE LORD WITH PRAYER. (The Doors)

[@wesfin]

1:16, 3:19, 3:32, 3:50 The things you own almost always end up owning you. Let the money channel through you but be careful not to take ownership of what is temporarily given to you as a talent to invest for your true master.

[@glacia15]

I'm kind of a walking contradiction. I'm a minimalist who could live nearly anywhere and be happy, but I'd also like to have enough money to afford the minimum stuff. All I need is shelter, basic utilities, food, clothes and possibly television and a way to contact people. My car just needs to get me from a to b and I don't need designer anything. medical stuff gets expensive but that's the most expensive thing I need to worry about so... Ya. I think i'd be happy with 30,000 a year and even that feels ritzy to me.

[@LW7333LW]

Good stuff. Like these rock stars/ rappers BUYING A MANSION with 10 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. How many times can you take a crap then go 2 sleep?! 😄😊

[@carld738]

Excellent

[@rutodeno]

What’s was the sermon John Piper was referring to ? . I’d like to listen to it too.

[@justincameron9661]

Wonderful teaching

[@joessj5]

I like him and I watch hi my because I thought he was poor. But he doesn’t seem to preach prosperity gospel..

[@lindstheteacher1611]

My brother goes to Leturneou!

[@ih8mcfly]

God has blessed me to be poor and homeless. I cannot relate to this.

[@lupitacontreras9362]

Get a job and work

[@ih8mcfly]

@@lupitacontreras9362 no one would hire me

[@melregissings]

A follower of Christ should realize that riches tie you up in the world. You can do good with wealth but good deeds cannot save your soul or anyone else's. Souls are not redeemed with money. It's better to spend your life suffering for the Kingdom than to waste time building wealth hoping to delay your inevitable day of death.

[@nehemaialord2653]

Is this guy rich himself?

[@gustavolealgomes5448]

yes

[@nehemaialord2653]

@@gustavolealgomes5448 haha well then

[@gustavolealgomes5448]

@@nehemaialord2653 i dont know if the information its right but accordingly to some sites, hes net worth its 20 million but some people are saying that the money dont goes directly to him but to his foundation.

[@freedomstream1506]

"Rich" is relative, he's definitely comfortable. He's made millions writing books but he doesn't keep that money as personal income. He's also lived in the same house in downtown Minneapolis for decades.

[@esiritoneh2]

​@@freedomstream1506 That's his choice to live wherever he wishes, God has blessed him.

[@fado792]

When God send you four dead children in a row. What about that! That is no devil, neither a God.

[@ecec5863]

can i become rich by beating the lottery or casino gimmick????as lottery and casino is one of satan gimmick, so i can teach peoples how to beat these gimmick to help those who fall on this gimmick

[@redfritz3356]

Most people don't have to worry about getting rich, they never will. Just think about rich christians giving their companies over to poor people!

[@liamc1102]

Absolutely wrong.

[@Rafael_123abc]

Catholic view and biblical view are one.

[@marconi314]

"Catholic view and biblical view are one." . . . In some things, but clearly not all. We must pray for the Pope. For if he finds Jesus and teaches others to properly follow Jesus, he will begin to have a great impact on humanity.

[@tuberobotto]

I wish that were true Rafael RE but I find it disturbing that the Vatican teaches that the Bible is not the sole authority on faith, in fact during my youth vack in the 60s they even discouraged people from reading it, reason why majority of catholics are Bible illiterate.

[@Tauxmargo]

Not at all. We don't need Mary or anyone else to interced for us Jesus is enough. The Word of God is the only authorithy, we don't have invented cannons based on visions etc...

[@josephclarkclassicalandfaith]

Camel though needle... according to jesus christ. My advice live off what you need not want.