AVOID THOSE WHO SAY GAIN IS GODLINESS

AVOID THOSE WHO SAY GAIN IS GODLINESS 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

1 Timothy 6:3-6  If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

 "He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings , Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. But godliness with contentment is great gain."

  The word 'gain' is the Greek word :porismos' it means 'money getting ' acquisition. This should not be the reason to start a Christian ministry . killing , stealing and destruction follows such ministries because of greed. 

    Believers in Jesus Christ are mandated and anointed to preach the gospel with signs and wonders following . The bible says in Mark 16:15-17 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; "  This scripture is proof that signs and wonders accompany all believers who preach .We are equally called and anointed to preach the gospel. 

   All believers in Jesus Christ are expected to train people into becoming disciples :. representatives of Jesus on earth with the same anointing that was upon Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Matthew 28:18-20 'And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Jesus Christ dwells in the born again believer and has given us the same quality and quantity of power that he operated on while on earth .That power is in his name (Phil2;10)

 We are to preach , deliver the oppressed of Satan and heal without demanding a fee ( Isaiah 45:13, Matthew 10;8) 

  It is the ignorance of these truth by the church in Africa especially Nigeria that has given rise to persons whose primary objective for doing ministry is to make money. Such ministries seldom teach on godliness and are breeding ground for corruption in the society .

  They are guilty of two sins (1) by claiming gain ( money getting) is godliness instead of godliness and contentment being of great reward . 2) They destroy work  ethics by exempting themselves from gainful employment or business. This is the root of the laziness and idleness in the church resulting in great poverty in the society.

   The bible says we should stay away from such persons 1Tim.6;5 "..from such withdraw thyself. " and 2 Thessalonians 3:6 -10 " withdraw yourself from every brother that works disorderly ..if any would not work , neither should he eat " 

Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome temptation. Amen.

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