rich people are beyond my fathom. content middle class people are beyond my fathom. There are people dying of hunger right now. There's probably someone being raped right now. How anyone can ever be content, and just live this life worrying about going shopping or whatever, is completely beyond me. Have you no consciene, or not an ounce of compassion in you at all? If you need a vacation to recover sometimes, fine, but our work never ends. Never waste.
"So you think that money is the root of all evil?" said Francisco d'Aconia. "Have you ever asked what is the root of money? Money is a tool of exchange, which can't exist unless there are goods produced and men able to produce them.
Money is the material shape of the principle that men who wish to deal with one another must deal by trade and give value for value. Money is not the tool of the moochers, who claim your product by tears, or of the looters, who take it from you by force. Money is made possible only by the men who produce. Is this what you consider evil?
"Or did you say it's the love of money that's the root of all evil? To love a thing is to know and love its nature. To love money is to know and love the fact that money is the creation of the best power within you, and your passkey to trade your effort for the effort of the best among men. It's the person who would sell his soul for a nickel, who is the loudest in proclaiming his hatred of money – and he has good reason to hate it. The lovers of money are willing to work for it.
They know they are able to deserve it. "Let me give you a tip on a clue to men's characters: the man who damns money has obtained it dishonorably; the man who respects it has earned it.
John will explain it further for only $99 Step right up folks ,its all totally plausible I can assure you ........... Remember people every dollar you send me goes straight to Jesus yessirr................
Not a single comment on where or how to survive for the poor. If Piper cared about the poor he would point them to prayer on how to make money. But he is naive and heartless about poverty andprayer.
@inheritthepromises wow, how to pray for money? you, my friend need to read your bible, it talks of trusting in the same God who feeds the birds daily, and clothes the flowers of the field , to give us what we need. Also nowhere in the bible are we promised riches and a good life now, as a matter of fact we are promised a struggle in the now, and a perfect afterlife with God
To add to this, when he spoke I remembered the Israelites and manna when God told them to take the amount of manna they needed and leave the rest. When you get rich keep the amount you need not want and give the rest away!
Jesus taught that "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God". Why? Because those of this world cling to it particularly the illusion of security in money. Those of the next world reject this world and all of its illusions. They receive everything they need from The Father. I was rich before Jesus called me. Then all I wanted to do was get rid of my Porsche, two houses and successful business to gain spiritual perfection.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
There is nothing wrong with working hard, and enjoying it, but we should give give give. Nothing wrong with savign for retirement or your children's college fund. Nothing wrong with traveling to Europe. Money will not bring us joy alone. Helping others if you are blessed with much is a greater joy. You can buy a nice home, have a nice car and be secure and still serve the Lord. If you only depend on the material things you have, you will be unhappy and empty.
Yep, how many people still want to have a successful business with money just flowing through their hands and without buying the symbols of their richess? Usually the motivation for a sucessful business is one that includes own glory and fame and comfort. ...
"dont buy the symbols of wealth" - for who are those aston martin cars? are boat builders working for free cause some think that rich shouldnt be buying these things? should construction workers stop working on mansions?
so what if rich have these things? it gives someone a living. if the rich waste all of the money or not invest into something for protection against hyperinflation, its their fault. if they dont get married, its their choice. they dont shop for happiness - its a misconception
HolySpringRolls, what is the matter? Youve heard the video. Thats' exactly what he said: have money? Employ an help people, just dont be enslaved to stuff: "but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal"
rich people are beyond my fathom. content middle class people are beyond my fathom. There are people dying of hunger right now. There's probably someone being raped right now. How anyone can ever be content, and just live this life worrying about going shopping or whatever, is completely beyond me. Have you no consciene, or not an ounce of compassion in you at all? If you need a vacation to recover sometimes, fine, but our work never ends. Never waste.
I am not christian.
NoTrueFace1 4 weeks ago
It is how Ayn Rand explains what is money. If you want to find the complete text, google: money speech Ayn Rand.
maximemeis111 1 month ago
"So you think that money is the root of all evil?" said Francisco d'Aconia. "Have you ever asked what is the root of money? Money is a tool of exchange, which can't exist unless there are goods produced and men able to produce them.
maximemeis111 1 month ago
Money is the material shape of the principle that men who wish to deal with one another must deal by trade and give value for value. Money is not the tool of the moochers, who claim your product by tears, or of the looters, who take it from you by force. Money is made possible only by the men who produce. Is this what you consider evil?
maximemeis111 1 month ago
"Or did you say it's the love of money that's the root of all evil? To love a thing is to know and love its nature. To love money is to know and love the fact that money is the creation of the best power within you, and your passkey to trade your effort for the effort of the best among men. It's the person who would sell his soul for a nickel, who is the loudest in proclaiming his hatred of money – and he has good reason to hate it. The lovers of money are willing to work for it.
maximemeis111 1 month ago
They know they are able to deserve it. "Let me give you a tip on a clue to men's characters: the man who damns money has obtained it dishonorably; the man who respects it has earned it.
maximemeis111 1 month ago
John will explain it further for only $99 Step right up folks ,its all totally plausible I can assure you ........... Remember people every dollar you send me goes straight to Jesus yessirr................
ilikezappa 3 months ago
@inheritthepromises
The topic here was about being rich, not being poor.
thenetrider7 4 months ago
Not a single comment on where or how to survive for the poor. If Piper cared about the poor he would point them to prayer on how to make money. But he is naive and heartless about poverty andprayer.
inheritthepromises 5 months ago
@inheritthepromises wow, how to pray for money? you, my friend need to read your bible, it talks of trusting in the same God who feeds the birds daily, and clothes the flowers of the field , to give us what we need. Also nowhere in the bible are we promised riches and a good life now, as a matter of fact we are promised a struggle in the now, and a perfect afterlife with God
andrewmarcus91 3 months ago
Like my pastor would say, be a channel not a container
ddfrisky 6 months ago
To add to this, when he spoke I remembered the Israelites and manna when God told them to take the amount of manna they needed and leave the rest. When you get rich keep the amount you need not want and give the rest away!
ddfrisky 6 months ago
We do need money for basic needs like medical care, food, housing, etc.
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sabithashasi 1 year ago
Jesus taught that "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God". Why? Because those of this world cling to it particularly the illusion of security in money. Those of the next world reject this world and all of its illusions. They receive everything they need from The Father. I was rich before Jesus called me. Then all I wanted to do was get rid of my Porsche, two houses and successful business to gain spiritual perfection.
crystalcorp 1 year ago 3
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
1Tim 6:10
Rilox 1 year ago
There is nothing wrong with working hard, and enjoying it, but we should give give give. Nothing wrong with savign for retirement or your children's college fund. Nothing wrong with traveling to Europe. Money will not bring us joy alone. Helping others if you are blessed with much is a greater joy. You can buy a nice home, have a nice car and be secure and still serve the Lord. If you only depend on the material things you have, you will be unhappy and empty.
niceguy999918 1 year ago
jesus said to sell everything you have and give it to the poor.
freethinker923 1 year ago
Yep, how many people still want to have a successful business with money just flowing through their hands and without buying the symbols of their richess? Usually the motivation for a sucessful business is one that includes own glory and fame and comfort. ...
Esther74 1 year ago
Well said John Piper, he hit the nail right on the head!. Thank you for having the boldness to proclaim this.
ReformedRon 2 years ago 11
Good Word and very well balanced for such a short clip.
CharismaticCalvinist 2 years ago 3
"dont buy the symbols of wealth" - for who are those aston martin cars? are boat builders working for free cause some think that rich shouldnt be buying these things? should construction workers stop working on mansions?
so what if rich have these things? it gives someone a living. if the rich waste all of the money or not invest into something for protection against hyperinflation, its their fault. if they dont get married, its their choice. they dont shop for happiness - its a misconception
HolySpringRolls 3 years ago
HolySpringRolls, what is the matter? Youve heard the video. Thats' exactly what he said: have money? Employ an help people, just dont be enslaved to stuff: "but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal"
lucasdasilvamaria 2 years ago 4
Piper is such a blessing form the Lord...
DigitalCodex 3 years ago 17