Facts...Doesn't have to be a church, just get people to believe in something that becomes a way of life. I've seen some business adopting something of this saying to an extent and gotten their consumers to believe and defend the business product. Harley davidson motorcycle, Jeep culture...
I appreciate that someone finally has the guts to address this problem of monetization of religion that is festering in many denominations and amongst so called "men of God".
Lord have mercy on all ignorant people go to the chief priest, without giving goats chicken money etc please bring your own religion let follow.@@Austin_jaja
I once walked out on a church service in Ikeja when the head pastor requested members that wanted to sow seeds come out for special prayer. He even had tiers ( 1m, 2m, 5m, etc). Each tier had a different level of prayers. All these happened there on the stage. Something in me just told me "get out". I took off before my friends even noticed I had left.
Even Jesus knew his system can be easily monetized. You would think his followers who are guided by his every other word could somewhat understand this.
Bro. you need to understand what you are referring to, by buying and selling.. read your bible well and do a bit of internet research and the details of the account you are referring in as much as we are we looking at this issue, most people does not have the right spiritual standing to talk about this matter not anybody should talk because you are a Christian. I will advice that we pray to God to understand more from the subject we are dealing with. i have traveled over 70 countries and am still in a far country you need to know what is happening around. Satan is spending billion of dollars to quench the gospel , so that more people will go hell. so live genuine ministers alone to do their Jobs, so that more people will be resecured.
Jesus called them a den of robbers before he flipped tables and DECLARED God's house would be a HOUSE OF PRAYER 🙏🏽 But that also does not mean that we don't pay Tithes. Will a man rob God? According to scripture, God says we put ourselves under a curse because we are robbing God. We also must sow into good biblically sound doctrined ground. And THEN GOD WILL POUR us OUT a BLESSING from Heaven that we will not have room enough to receive it, while He Himself FORSAKES the DEVOURER on our behalf 💯
You are wrong. This is not the hypocrisy of the church. This is the scam of scammers--charlatans posing to be church. Two different things for those who actually know the truth.
I’m happy more & more people are becoming aware of this. My wife & I were once “victims”. We gave over N12m for purchase of church property, tithes and special seeds. This was when Naira was N147 to $1. Which was a lot of money back then. Soon as the pastor got bulk money of N8m, upgraded from N100k/year rent to N400k. Bought Nissan pathfinder SUV and sacked his wife of many years with whom he started the church. Went straight and married a younger girl who gave birth barely 1year after he got rid of his wife. This was one of those unknown churches, but I encountered same everywhere including MFM where we primarily worshiped. I’m not a Christian in the Nigerian sense anymore though I continue to believe in God & serve him, but will never be affiliated with or enter any church again for rest of my life. It’s a huge scam even here in America and especially in Nigeria.
@@YinkaAkinyo my dear sir, I’m done with churches of any sort especially in Nigeria. Not that these things only happen in Nigeria, it’s even worse here in America. I believe in God and will keep His will to best of my ability. But church? Nope.
My brother Jude Bela, I am so thankful for your video. I am also a Pastor and gets sad with the way some pastors have turned the Churches into a financial institution and not interested in winning souls. I was given an allowance in Joyful Way Inc. [A Ghanaian Gospel Musical group] when I was the Administrator. Apart from that allowance which was mainly used as my T&T, I have been a Pastor for many decades, but REFUSED A SALARY or taken the money of the church. Its not wrong for Pastors to be given a salary, but I decided to be an example even when I pastored two different Churches. Like Apostle Paul, i work with my own hands to make money to feed my family. Thank you again my brother Jude Bela. God really bless you.
At least i am from Kokomlemle and i know a bit of the genesis of Joyful Way Inc. You did a good job... I watched something similar about MEGA RICH PASTORS, and what i can see is they are now competing among themselves...
@@TheMessenger012 oookay you are from Kokomlemle, and you know Joyful Way? whaooaw, i see. Yes it so unfortunate what some of the Pastors have turned their churches into.
Bro jude, God bless you my brother, for this great awareness, I am Apostle BLESSED SAMUEL, the senior pastor of the Courage Christian Church lagos. And I am one of your subscriber, I have been preaching this for the past ten years and they have been fighting me, the church has been hijacked by the Spirit of self and greed. Mammon. Thank you for exposing this truth. Our prayer is ever for you. Thank you.
Yeah, I went to a church because I was jobless. After speaking to the assistant pastor, he told me to sow a seed that will move God to act in my favor. As I dey there, I no get transport fare. I simply walked away and never went back to that church.
I left church for all this point but I didn't leave Jesus... God bless you sir... You have dropped a strong message to the body of Christ... You have just evangelize sir
I'm sorry you had to go through that. But leaving the church is also not a solution. not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. - Hebrews 10:25 I assure you that there are still honest pastors out there. But, honestly, the situation is really sad.
@@favourjolayemi I can worship Jesus even in a mosque. Your relationship with God is in your heart and should be personal. You don’t need external interferences. All those are instruments for control. I don’t go to church and that’s that.
@@legrindem-hernobody can grow their relationship with God in isolation. Please give this a rethink. We all need a family of God where the word of God is taught accurately and practically. You would definitely find a church that that fits you in this season where God is deliberately opening the eyes of his children to all false teachings that have existed.
@@enujioforlawrence535 the only thing you guys know how to do is to rain curses! That’s not how civilized people disagree o! Step up my guy! We may disagree but we are not enemies. Besides by the time you and your guys close down all the churches, there will be more hate ,bitterness and division in society.
Thank you for not throwing the baby out with the water. A lot of pastors in charismatic circles have lost it and have gone deep in manipulation schemes to make believers part with their money. I am a believer in Christ Jesus and like what you described, I believe in giving freely to the work of God. Many Pastors have turned the gospel into a huge Ponzi scheme where the only one who profits is the one at the top. The Gospel is the message of Christ dying for the forgiveness of the sins of Mankind. Nothing to do with Material prosperity and all what is being preached these days. Thank you for speaking up. Plus the quality of the video is great.
Remember my friends, these are churches founded by individuals for themselves and members of their family. They make up the governing body and are answerable to no one. The doctrine therefore is malleable and can be made to serve any pecuniary need. I come in peace.
With CAGR of 200% and Increased revenues steadily growing at 1000% year over year Me I don commot hand from religion. I kept the values and did away with the practices. My life is more peaceful
I ve always noticed that evangelsm is totally about drawing other church members to your church. Only ur church leads to heaven. thats the pastors commandment
Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you, Jude. This is not an attack on the church; rather, it is called speaking truth to power! You have spoken well. Jesus has ability to saves from sin, from all kinds of addiction, and the dominion of the devil. Repent from your sin today and call upon Jesus, and you will be saved. God bless you. Thank you once again Jude.
Jude Bela is seriously gearing up, i see you going places and making a change in Nigeria. Just don't forget your core values that got you here when you get to the top ❤
Thank God eyes are beginning to open, I will be so happy if 20 years from now churches in Nigeria turn to museums or factories or schools, by then we can now day development in Africa has begun.
What a wish or expectations. Why do you have so much hate for the church? Your Government is the problem, the church is just another part of the community. Face your Politicians who have improvished you.
It's obvious you are a Christian.... I felt the cry within me. This is just different because of the Spirit you carry. I appreciate this post and may the good Lord give us understanding.. amen. SHALOM
Amen you said it all. That’s why I left the so called church. I am studying my bible by myself with the Help of God the Holy Spirit. We are not gullibles anymore🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Even before I finished watching it I knew what this was all about. People are using dubious means to enrich themselves by calming they are men of God..... Well done bro
I grew up in CGAC which has same doctrine as CAC and around the 80/90s, the church was about your soul, how close you are to Jesus. The pastors were genuinely after your soul and believe in God. But from early 2000s things changed especially with the growth of modern prosperity churches. Churches now focus on the highest bidder, money driven organizations with pastors seeking power, material gains in the name of prosperity gospel. Things have really changed, really badly.
Good work brother, keep it up, the whole truth and nothing else. Many of these pastors have departed from the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, they are lost, I pray that this message will find them. In Jesus name.
I laugh at people, especially those in my generation, who still take Nigerian pastors seriously. Previous generations could be forgiven for ignorance but this is supposed to be the most educated and enlightened generation Nigeria has ever had.
Finally ooo..., You are one mind I greatly admire and respect...😊 The only painful thing is that many people in the comment section who are SPIRITUALLY BLIND and DEAF.., but religiously AWAKE would still not understand your profound message. They would use multiple biblical scriptures to buttress their religious colonialism...😊
I hope this librate many. The fear of God and respecting once conscience not to do evil is the true religion. Members made up the church not church that made it self
I have been an avid user of RUclips for years now, and this would be my first comment ever, THANK YOU!!! For This video, keep up the good work. It takes a special kind of person to speak up on critical matters like this… God Bless You.
A true follower of Yeshua will not see anything wrong with this video. Only those who have been sold the prosperity gospel will find it offensive. God bless you for standing for the truth.
I've seen several videos from Jude, but I liked this video the moment I saw it, hoping for it to be another amazing delivery of his perspective on the subject 🎉
"What shall it profit the church to sell Jesus Christ and lose itself in the process". This statement is heavy. Thats why i would urge christians here to always read the word and dont let anybody play you.
The prosperity gospel has so weakened the faith of most Christians, some have been made to believe that they will become prosperous, simply because they have given to the church and in most cases not giving cheerfully, but giving only for wanting something bigger in return, making them feel entitled to God's mercies and favour, and some even turnout to blame God, if things didn't pan out as they were told it would
From prosperity gospel to franchise model churchs, the 'body' of christ is so unrecognizable. I myself have left the church. I used to be a giver, until when i realized my giving was unto ridiculous missions. Btw, can you do a video on how these churches are now a front for money laundering?
Our problem is that we look for big personalities n not where the real gospel is preached, please ask God to direct you to His church, there is still a remnant church in every city, I thank God I found one. God bless you.
@victorayodele2577 ever wondered how these churches focus so much on acquiring frivolous buildings, and gadgets? Ever wondered how people in power become employees/ pastors so quickly but bypass doctrinal processes of obtaining positions? The process of 'cleaning' ill gotten wealth is such sinister act that the church has aided for years. We just dont have enough whistleblowers and journalists that would do the investigative work of exposing these churches. The rabbit hole is so deep. The problem with us Christians is that we have been brainwashed not to ask questions. We internalize challenging leadership as a form of blasphemy.
@judeuzochukwu1180 good for you. I wasn't drawn by big personalities, fortunately. I lost interest when the church tried to kill my curiosity but wanted to capitalize on my time and money. I sought God for myself, and my spiritual life has been awesome.
One thing I am proud of here is that you handed over to me as the FCS vice president in 2012... I'm proud we have the same thought patterns! The last I served in a unit in Church was March 2023! I am pained... I am not applauding you for this, a wonderful job you've done, same way i have been speaking to those close to me... I am in tears for what the gospel we once received as children have been bastardized and monitized!! Oh...
This a problem we keep having. But bro it will be great for you to keep finding a genuine church. The bible said we should not neglect the fellowship of the saints.
@@iclickmouse”Neglect the fellowship” is the same pill 💊 they’ve used to send Nigerians into slumber forever. Which church does the Bible recommend as the “fellowship of the saints”? Tell me the name, please?! But read Matthew 6 on how to call on God and you’ll see the difference.
Jude Bella. Dont be discouraged by the negative comments of some persons about this video. You spoke the truth. God Continue to Bless your honest and ernest effort.
Your story is similar to mine, only that i have left the church completely. I loved giving to the church as long as it was going to the missionary work, the widows and welfare. Learning my money was going to the general overseers to fund their jets and schools broke me into pieces , i couldn't cope at all. I have grown past that stage now but i still get angry every time i see these pastors drive jets and their members are looking for food the next day
Ìt was hunger under military regime during the 80s in Nigeria that witnessed a boom in church attendance and pastorship. From the likes of idahosa to okotie,oritsejafor,oyakhilome etc
Nigeria has a productivity problem. Its citizens spend far too much time and money in religious houses praying for God to help them, instead of using their time to produce something to help themselves😅
I attend RCCG and I’m a worker in the ushering unit. Sad to say that my church makes a lot of money from tithes and offerings that could be used for development, but for years we have been struggling. We had to open a church project account for specific projects funding and free will donations. I still wonder why we send 70% to the headquarters every week and are left with meager 30% even with the biting economy. RCCG please do better.
You are the greatest story teller in Nigeria. The way you have told this story is so accurate to the nearest T It is only sad that people will still watch this and fall prey to the doctrine of prosperity and not salvation
Daddy Freeze challenged them concerning the topic of tithing. He was viciously attacked for years. I feel it's evil for a pastor with private jets to be taking 10% of a poor person's earnings.
@@odubiyijoseph2049I’m not Christian and I believe tithing is a scam but that’s not the message here. The point is that it should be done willingly, these people are threatening their members with hell
My eyes have been opened so many years ago. Infact, I have never been a church goer since my teen. Currently, I have understood the teachings of the Bible far more than even the church going christians. And boy oh boy! No pastor can deceive me.
You have a unique smart following.....I can tell from the comment. If this was posted on a blogs, they will attack the messenger and not the message...Good one Jude
Over the years i have learnt (by the Holy spirit) to differentiate between my Faith and the practitioners of my Faith (Pastors, Prophets e.t.c)... I agree with you on the facts of this video
Well done Jude! This is a sensitive topic because so many people are deeply wrapped up in religion against common sense but it’s admirable to see someone not only think for themselves but speak out against this issue especially in this climate where people are not encouraged to do so… Kudos to you and your video quality is incredible. Well done 👍🏽 I hope little by little the eyes of Nigerians will be opened
It's time this generation wake up and have a mind of their own. Enough of brainwashing and manipulation. Christianity is supposed to be love, a way of life, not a religion, business or scheme. Peace
Mr Jude's observations is apt to some extent, but we must be careful not to generalise. But I agree with him. We must not forget to tithe according to the scriptures but not by coercion.
That's the question I keep asking, can't we just give freely to help others, and not for rewards? When I was growing up, my father told me that the first place you learn how to give without expecting reward was the church...but today, one expects his 200naira offering to buy him riches
Wrong idea , follow what God says and not what man says. Would rather give to God or to buildings? This is what God says we should do not buildings - Proverbs 19:17 ► Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Not he who give to Pastor .
Nicely written, delivered Perfectly from a Concerned Christian. I love the church till tomorrow but Our practices are quite wonderful. We trust God that Things will change as God keeps changing our heart
"With or without religion, good people can behave well and bad people can do evil; but for good people to do evil - that takes religion." - Steven Weinberg
This is one of the most truthful and comprehensive narratives on profiteering dubiously from people's money. Well done and God bless you. God has begun to judge the buyers and sellers of God!
Judgement will begin in the house of the Lord I hope these men will turn from their evil ways more and more people are scared of going to church it is really breaking the body of christ thank you brother❤
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“If you want to be rich, start a business. If you want to be extremely rich, start a religion”
- L Ron Hubbard
Religion supports the socialization of a common morality.
Funny enough he started Scientology lol
@@HRHPrinceFarouk that's the reasoning
If you want to be stinky rich, start a church.
Facts...Doesn't have to be a church, just get people to believe in something that becomes a way of life. I've seen some business adopting something of this saying to an extent and gotten their consumers to believe and defend the business product. Harley davidson motorcycle, Jeep culture...
True Christian will never be angry watching this video but rather reevaluate ourselves. Very well thought out video
Thank you. 🙏
Exactly
You my friend , are one true christian👏👏👏
What do you know about Christianity? Christianity are people or person who is behaving like jesus christ.
Exactly..
I appreciate that someone finally has the guts to address this problem of monetization of religion that is festering in many denominations and amongst so called "men of God".
@75echo Lots of people have been saying the same thing. The members just refuse to listen.
@@Lowme1234they can't see the truth because they don't have the spirit of God
Lord have mercy on all ignorant people go to the chief priest, without giving goats chicken money etc please bring your own religion let follow.@@Austin_jaja
You are where you are today because you gave with your heart without compulsion. Now is profiteering with the church, you.
@@Austin_jajathe entire concept of god is made up
I once walked out on a church service in Ikeja when the head pastor requested members that wanted to sow seeds come out for special prayer. He even had tiers ( 1m, 2m, 5m, etc). Each tier had a different level of prayers. All these happened there on the stage.
Something in me just told me "get out". I took off before my friends even noticed I had left.
When Jesus entered the temple he destroyed everything when he saw his Church was turned into buying and selling
Relevant comment
Even Jesus knew his system can be easily monetized. You would think his followers who are guided by his every other word could somewhat understand this.
Jesus never existed is an european invention.
Bro. you need to understand what you are referring to, by buying and selling.. read your bible well and do a bit of internet research and the details of the account you are referring in as much as we are we looking at this issue, most people does not have the right spiritual standing to talk about this matter not anybody should talk because you are a Christian. I will advice that we pray to God to understand more from the subject we are dealing with.
i have traveled over 70 countries and am still in a far country you need to know what is happening around. Satan is spending billion of dollars to quench the gospel , so that more people will go hell. so live genuine ministers alone to do their Jobs, so that more people will be resecured.
Jesus called them a den of robbers before he flipped tables and DECLARED God's house would be a HOUSE OF PRAYER 🙏🏽
But that also does not mean that we don't pay Tithes. Will a man rob God? According to scripture, God says we put ourselves under a curse because we are robbing God. We also must sow into good biblically sound doctrined ground. And THEN GOD WILL POUR us OUT a BLESSING from Heaven that we will not have room enough to receive it, while He Himself FORSAKES the DEVOURER on our behalf 💯
Nice to see another Nigerian who's eyes have been opened to see the hypocrisy of the church.
You are wrong. This is not the hypocrisy of the church. This is the scam of scammers--charlatans posing to be church. Two different things for those who actually know the truth.
this dude is an extremely intelligent and independent thinker. kudos❤
He thinks beyond… I respect him a lot
AGREED 💯
We are even I and Jude and alike. We are religious but non gullible.
I’m happy more & more people are becoming aware of this. My wife & I were once “victims”. We gave over N12m for purchase of church property, tithes and special seeds. This was when Naira was N147 to $1. Which was a lot of money back then. Soon as the pastor got bulk money of N8m, upgraded from N100k/year rent to N400k. Bought Nissan pathfinder SUV and sacked his wife of many years with whom he started the church. Went straight and married a younger girl who gave birth barely 1year after he got rid of his wife. This was one of those unknown churches, but I encountered same everywhere including MFM where we primarily worshiped. I’m not a Christian in the Nigerian sense anymore though I continue to believe in God & serve him, but will never be affiliated with or enter any church again for rest of my life. It’s a huge scam even here in America and especially in Nigeria.
Can you just dash a stranger a fraction of that amount today the way you dashed your pastor that particular year?
Thanks 🙏 for sharing
This is very pathetic. May God heal your heart and restore you back to a Bible-teaching church in Jesus name.
@@YinkaAkinyo my dear sir, I’m done with churches of any sort especially in Nigeria. Not that these things only happen in Nigeria, it’s even worse here in America. I believe in God and will keep His will to best of my ability. But church? Nope.
Am glad you identified the real problem, not God but these money hunting so called men of God.
My brother Jude Bela, I am so thankful for your video. I am also a Pastor and gets sad with the way some pastors have turned the Churches into a financial institution and not interested in winning souls.
I was given an allowance in Joyful Way Inc. [A Ghanaian Gospel Musical group] when I was the Administrator. Apart from that allowance which was mainly used as my T&T, I have been a Pastor for many decades, but REFUSED A SALARY or taken the money of the church.
Its not wrong for Pastors to be given a salary, but I decided to be an example even when I pastored two different Churches. Like Apostle Paul, i work with my own hands to make money to feed my family.
Thank you again my brother Jude Bela. God really bless you.
At least i am from Kokomlemle and i know a bit of the genesis of Joyful Way Inc. You did a good job... I watched something similar about MEGA RICH PASTORS, and what i can see is they are now competing among themselves...
@@TheMessenger012 oookay you are from Kokomlemle, and you know Joyful Way? whaooaw, i see. Yes it so unfortunate what some of the Pastors have turned their churches into.
You are honored sir!!! This ideology is very exceptional & unique! It's very uncommon for people to have this.
Your name is Jude and Jude in the bible also warned us about events like this..may God bless you
Bro jude, God bless you my brother, for this great awareness, I am Apostle BLESSED SAMUEL, the senior pastor of the Courage Christian Church lagos. And I am one of your subscriber, I have been preaching this for the past ten years and they have been fighting me, the church has been hijacked by the Spirit of self and greed. Mammon. Thank you for exposing this truth. Our prayer is ever for you. Thank you.
Thank you, Pastor 🙏.
Evangelism in Nigeria is just a competition to swap denominations just like you said
Evangelism is membership hunt.
Swrs
I remember vividly the day I used my last cash to "sow seed" in redeem church.. Hunger taught me a lesson I will never forget..
😂😂😂
Yeah, I went to a church because I was jobless. After speaking to the assistant pastor, he told me to sow a seed that will move God to act in my favor. As I dey there, I no get transport fare. I simply walked away and never went back to that church.
😂😂
@@ifeanyiikemefuna3706 😀😀 Christianity is fast becoming a joke..
🤣🤣🤣
I left church for all this point but I didn't leave Jesus... God bless you sir... You have dropped a strong message to the body of Christ... You have just evangelize sir
I'm sorry you had to go through that. But leaving the church is also not a solution.
not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
- Hebrews 10:25
I assure you that there are still honest pastors out there. But, honestly, the situation is really sad.
@@favourjolayemi I can worship Jesus even in a mosque. Your relationship with God is in your heart and should be personal. You don’t need external interferences. All those are instruments for control. I don’t go to church and that’s that.
@@legrindem-hernobody can grow their relationship with God in isolation. Please give this a rethink. We all need a family of God where the word of God is taught accurately and practically. You would definitely find a church that that fits you in this season where God is deliberately opening the eyes of his children to all false teachings that have existed.
My dear, you left a church building. You are the church.
I have these thoughts and experiences FIRST HAND. Something is definitely wrong somewhere.
Lazy, non Bible reading and gullible Christians that's the problem🤢. " My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge...." - Hosea 4:6
No lies detected
I visited Nigeria recently, Christian religion is the fast growing business in the country.
Jude you are not attacking the church but your message is unbiased and delivered in good faith. Good job and God bless you.
Thank you. 🙏
Thank you Jude for having the guts to bring this into limelight. Religion is our No1 problem in Nigeria.
In Africa
Is North Korea any better
@@PDAVIDANOINTEDMELODYewu.. goat na ur name
@@enujioforlawrence535 the only thing you guys know how to do is to rain curses! That’s not how civilized people disagree o! Step up my guy! We may disagree but we are not enemies. Besides by the time you and your guys close down all the churches, there will be more hate ,bitterness and division in society.
@@PDAVIDANOINTEDMELODY Oga which one are you? A tithe collector or tithe payer?
Thank you for not throwing the baby out with the water. A lot of pastors in charismatic circles have lost it and have gone deep in manipulation schemes to make believers part with their money. I am a believer in Christ Jesus and like what you described, I believe in giving freely to the work of God. Many Pastors have turned the gospel into a huge Ponzi scheme where the only one who profits is the one at the top. The Gospel is the message of Christ dying for the forgiveness of the sins of Mankind. Nothing to do with Material prosperity and all what is being preached these days. Thank you for speaking up. Plus the quality of the video is great.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Remember my friends, these are churches founded by individuals for themselves and members of their family. They make up the governing body and are answerable to no one. The doctrine therefore is malleable and can be made to serve any pecuniary need. I come in peace.
This is my favorite content of 2024... Five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well, Christianity doesn't sponsor and encourage terrorism. Can't say the same about your group.
Religion is the fastest growing industry in Nigeria
And is fast pushing common sense into oblivion.
Religion and Politics has always been powerful here
With CAGR of 200% and Increased revenues steadily growing at 1000% year over year
Me I don commot hand from religion. I kept the values and did away with the practices. My life is more peaceful
Not only in Nigeria but the whole of sub-Saharan Afrika neo religion colonialism
Why don't you join the business and tell us how far
I ve always noticed that evangelsm is totally about drawing other church members to your church. Only ur church leads to heaven. thats the pastors commandment
Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you, Jude. This is not an attack on the church; rather, it is called speaking truth to power! You have spoken well. Jesus has ability to saves from sin, from all kinds of addiction, and the dominion of the devil. Repent from your sin today and call upon Jesus, and you will be saved. God bless you.
Thank you once again Jude.
I’m glad Nigerians are now seeing this problem but it’s sad that most of them still defend religious fraud
I guess religious don't breads bad attitudes, it's the interpreters that are the problem
There's no God. It's sad to realize but grow up. @@MuhammedMuhammed-ux8vd
Jude Bela is seriously gearing up, i see you going places and making a change in Nigeria.
Just don't forget your core values that got you here when you get to the top ❤
Thank you brother... The truth is coming out! Wake up my people...
God bless you brother for this exposure keep the good job 🎉.
God bless you for this. I pray that the eyes of a lot of Nigerians open to see this truth until they are cajoled into more poverty.
Thank God eyes are beginning to open, I will be so happy if 20 years from now churches in Nigeria turn to museums or factories or schools, by then we can now day development in Africa has begun.
What a wish or expectations. Why do you have so much hate for the church? Your Government is the problem, the church is just another part of the community. Face your Politicians who have improvished you.
@@RealJOGBz As if development of Africa can't start even with churches around.
It's obvious you are a Christian.... I felt the cry within me. This is just different because of the Spirit you carry. I appreciate this post and may the good Lord give us understanding.. amen. SHALOM
I pray God uses this message to free that listener from the shackles of false religion.
Amen you said it all. That’s why I left the so called church. I am studying my bible by myself with the Help of God the Holy Spirit. We are not gullibles anymore🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I do the same
Even before I finished watching it I knew what this was all about. People are using dubious means to enrich themselves by calming they are men of God..... Well done bro
This table you are shaking! 😅😅😅
Honorable minister, off your mic!
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Thank you for your support.
I grew up in CGAC which has same doctrine as CAC and around the 80/90s, the church was about your soul, how close you are to Jesus. The pastors were genuinely after your soul and believe in God. But from early 2000s things changed especially with the growth of modern prosperity churches. Churches now focus on the highest bidder, money driven organizations with pastors seeking power, material gains in the name of prosperity gospel. Things have really changed, really badly.
Good work brother, keep it up, the whole truth and nothing else. Many of these pastors have departed from the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, they are lost, I pray that this message will find them. In Jesus name.
I laugh at people, especially those in my generation, who still take Nigerian pastors seriously. Previous generations could be forgiven for ignorance but this is supposed to be the most educated and enlightened generation Nigeria has ever had.
It's desperation
Exactly,the ignorance of our parents can be forgiven,but you see this current generation many are wising up
Finally ooo..., You are one mind I greatly admire and respect...😊
The only painful thing is that many people in the comment section who are SPIRITUALLY BLIND and DEAF.., but religiously AWAKE would still not understand your profound message. They would use multiple biblical scriptures to buttress their religious colonialism...😊
I hope this librate many.
The fear of God and respecting once conscience not to do evil is the true religion.
Members made up the church not church that made it self
Sure
Something that you fear, controls you, because you cannot question it
I have been an avid user of RUclips for years now, and this would be my first comment ever, THANK YOU!!! For This video, keep up the good work. It takes a special kind of person to speak up on critical matters like this… God Bless You.
Amen. Thank you.
Bless the mother who gave birth to you , you just speaking facts after facts !
A true follower of Yeshua will not see anything wrong with this video. Only those who have been sold the prosperity gospel will find it offensive. God bless you for standing for the truth.
Exactly the 'prosperity gospel's is no gospel at all. It's bad news and demonic
Nicely done my brother from Nigeria, nicely done indeed. Thanks 👏
Good boy. Keep it up. Do not be distracted. May God bless and keep you.
One of the most unbiased piece I've ever listened to. Detailed, straight-to-the-point and truthful.
Thank you for addressing the big elephant in the room. Thanks for addressing the ultimate taboo topic in Nigeria. We need more of this. Thumbs up.
No Jude, you are not attacking the church, rather you are simply stating the obvious. I see them too and its quite painful. May GOD help the church.
This is a very sensitive topic that a very few have the guts to see the truth for what it is
Thanks
@@jeorjiekwe7197 Thank you so much for your support 🙏
This video is mind blowing
I've seen several videos from Jude, but I liked this video the moment I saw it, hoping for it to be another amazing delivery of his perspective on the subject 🎉
"What shall it profit the church to sell Jesus Christ and lose itself in the process".
This statement is heavy. Thats why i would urge christians here to always read the word and dont let anybody play you.
Wow, you did a great job, I am sharing this massively, one of its kind.
The prosperity gospel has so weakened the faith of most Christians, some have been made to believe that they will become prosperous, simply because they have given to the church and in most cases not giving cheerfully, but giving only for wanting something bigger in return, making them feel entitled to God's mercies and favour, and some even turnout to blame God, if things didn't pan out as they were told it would
You ate speaking the truth. James jani also made an amazing video on this
Thank you for this. I enjoyed every bit of this video.
From prosperity gospel to franchise model churchs, the 'body' of christ is so unrecognizable. I myself have left the church. I used to be a giver, until when i realized my giving was unto ridiculous missions.
Btw, can you do a video on how these churches are now a front for money laundering?
Our problem is that we look for big personalities n not where the real gospel is preached, please ask God to direct you to His church, there is still a remnant church in every city, I thank God I found one. God bless you.
Money laundering? Wow hmmm I will like to know.I also left church for self discovery and to fulfill purpose.
@victorayodele2577 ever wondered how these churches focus so much on acquiring frivolous buildings, and gadgets? Ever wondered how people in power become employees/ pastors so quickly but bypass doctrinal processes of obtaining positions? The process of 'cleaning' ill gotten wealth is such sinister act that the church has aided for years. We just dont have enough whistleblowers and journalists that would do the investigative work of exposing these churches. The rabbit hole is so deep. The problem with us Christians is that we have been brainwashed not to ask questions. We internalize challenging leadership as a form of blasphemy.
@judeuzochukwu1180 good for you. I wasn't drawn by big personalities, fortunately. I lost interest when the church tried to kill my curiosity but wanted to capitalize on my time and money. I sought God for myself, and my spiritual life has been awesome.
In Salvation Ministries, Tithing is more important than salvation itself.
One thing I am proud of here is that you handed over to me as the FCS vice president in 2012... I'm proud we have the same thought patterns! The last I served in a unit in Church was March 2023! I am pained... I am not applauding you for this, a wonderful job you've done, same way i have been speaking to those close to me... I am in tears for what the gospel we once received as children have been bastardized and monitized!! Oh...
This a problem we keep having. But bro it will be great for you to keep finding a genuine church. The bible said we should not neglect the fellowship of the saints.
This is exactly my situation!
God have mercy on us and send forth your revival!
❤@@iclickmouse u said it All day are for there packets 😂
@@iclickmouse”Neglect the fellowship” is the same pill 💊 they’ve used to send Nigerians into slumber forever. Which church does the Bible recommend as the “fellowship of the saints”? Tell me the name, please?! But read Matthew 6 on how to call on God and you’ll see the difference.
@iclickmouse must the "fellowship of the saints" be only in a building called church?
The disciples were meeting in their homes!
Jude Bella. Dont be discouraged by the negative comments of some persons about this video.
You spoke the truth. God Continue to Bless your honest and ernest effort.
Thank God for the internet, our spiritual lives will keep improving with time because of all these online revelations
If I talk now they will say I am not a believer 😂😂😂. God bless you Jude
Your story is similar to mine, only that i have left the church completely. I loved giving to the church as long as it was going to the missionary work, the widows and welfare.
Learning my money was going to the general overseers to fund their jets and schools broke me into pieces , i couldn't cope at all.
I have grown past that stage now but i still get angry every time i see these pastors drive jets and their members are looking for food the next day
I understand the anger, and it's justified. Going forward, we can help humanity without going through religious middlemen.
Their children and the pastors spend more time overseas enjoying modern medicine and schools while their members in poor countries keep suffering.
Thanks!
Thank you for your support 🙏
Jude i have followed you sinnce the very begining.... well-done ❤
Ìt was hunger under military regime during the 80s in Nigeria that witnessed a boom in church attendance and pastorship.
From the likes of idahosa to okotie,oritsejafor,oyakhilome etc
God bless you, Jude.
Thank you very much JB, gradually people are beginning to see that these churches are business centres and not a place of worship.
Brilliantly made. Cant remember the last time I went to church 🙌. Following you from Malawi
You are speaking the truth .
Jude..thanks and great job in finally releasing this insightful video. You really did hit the nail on the head.
Thank you.
Bro your message is so strong. For the church, this is a wake up call because many are being push away from Christianity by this men of money.
What many pastors fail to mention on sowing is that faith without work is fruit less
What you are saying is 1000000% true. Keep on teaching.
Man, this is terrifying what some churches are doing to vulnerable people.
You effortlessly brought out a major issue in the Christendom. It really needs to be addressed head-on if not the gullible and vulnerable are doomed.
Nigeria has a productivity problem. Its citizens spend far too much time and money in religious houses praying for God to help them, instead of using their time to produce something to help themselves😅
For real its touching
I attend RCCG and I’m a worker in the ushering unit. Sad to say that my church makes a lot of money from tithes and offerings that could be used for development, but for years we have been struggling. We had to open a church project account for specific projects funding and free will donations. I still wonder why we send 70% to the headquarters every week and are left with meager 30% even with the biting economy. RCCG please do better.
Jesus did not die for denominations, your staying there is your choice.
My brother whatever is happening now is tied to Bible prophecy.That is just it😢
Only those that are myopic will think you're attacking the church. You delivered Wonderfully well ❤
May God continue to embolden you
You are the greatest story teller in Nigeria. The way you have told this story is so accurate to the nearest T
It is only sad that people will still watch this and fall prey to the doctrine of prosperity and not salvation
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Daddy Freeze challenged them concerning the topic of tithing.
He was viciously attacked for years.
I feel it's evil for a pastor with private jets to be taking 10% of a poor person's earnings.
Is it only private jet,when they gather money from the poor to establish universities then the poor can't afford to attend their school.
People are paying tithe ,I am paying tithes and I am seeing the effects of the tithing .
@@odubiyijoseph2049 You have done well, the subject being discussed is the mismanagement of God's money by men of God.
@@odubiyijoseph2049I’m not Christian and I believe tithing is a scam but that’s not the message here.
The point is that it should be done willingly, these people are threatening their members with hell
My eyes have been opened so many years ago. Infact, I have never been a church goer since my teen.
Currently, I have understood the teachings of the Bible far more than even the church going christians. And boy oh boy! No pastor can deceive me.
Spot on Jude, thank you for this video.
You have a unique smart following.....I can tell from the comment. If this was posted on a blogs, they will attack the messenger and not the message...Good one Jude
More reasons I'm glued to your channel... I'm waiting for the Next episode
Over the years i have learnt (by the Holy spirit) to differentiate between my Faith and the practitioners of my Faith (Pastors, Prophets e.t.c)... I agree with you on the facts of this video
Well done Jude!
This is a sensitive topic because so many people are deeply wrapped up in religion against common sense but it’s admirable to see someone not only think for themselves but speak out against this issue especially in this climate where people are not encouraged to do so… Kudos to you and your video quality is incredible. Well done 👍🏽
I hope little by little the eyes of Nigerians will be opened
Thank you Hadiza. 🙏
It's time this generation wake up and have a mind of their own. Enough of brainwashing and manipulation. Christianity is supposed to be love, a way of life, not a religion, business or scheme. Peace
BRG brought here and it was worth the recommendation.
Mr Jude's observations is apt to some extent, but we must be careful not to generalise. But I agree with him. We must not forget to tithe according to the scriptures but not by coercion.
Stop supporting evil, tell me any church that doesn't do what he's saying.
That's the question I keep asking, can't we just give freely to help others, and not for rewards? When I was growing up, my father told me that the first place you learn how to give without expecting reward was the church...but today, one expects his 200naira offering to buy him riches
It's too bad. The commercialization of the gospel is reaching new levels.
@@realjudebelathat's the problem, that's the end result
Wrong idea , follow what God says and not what man says. Would rather give to God or to buildings? This is what God says we should do not buildings - Proverbs 19:17 ► Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Not he who give to Pastor .
Thoughts like this always linger in my mind, it's nice to see it been brought out to the public
What shall it profit the church to sell Jesus and lose itself in the process.
Mr JB that's a ine million dollars question.
Nicely written, delivered Perfectly from a Concerned Christian.
I love the church till tomorrow but Our practices are quite wonderful. We trust God that Things will change as God keeps changing our heart
Well done, brother. People have lost their mind in Nigeria in the name of religion.
"With or without religion, good people can behave well and bad people can do evil; but for good people to do evil - that takes religion."
- Steven Weinberg
@@realjudebela then where do they get there moral standards of what is good and bad from???
This is one of the most truthful and comprehensive narratives on profiteering dubiously from people's money. Well done and God bless you. God has begun to judge the buyers and sellers of God!
In some countries, teaching religious education is mandatory while ICT is optional. And we blame others for our poverty
Judgement will begin in the house of the Lord I hope these men will turn from their evil ways more and more people are scared of going to church it is really breaking the body of christ thank you brother❤