Posted by: Ya Girl Renae
I want to talk about something that has been weighing heavy on my heart for a while now, and I know it’s going to strike a chord with some of you. We are living in a time where the church looks so different than the one we read about in Scripture. Somewhere along the way, the focus shifted. The gospel, which was freely given, has now become something people are putting a price tag on. And I don’t mean just taking up a collection to keep the lights on or maintain the building—that’s understandable. I mean pastors and leaders charging for prayer, for prophecy, for a word from the Lord, and for sermons that should be freely available to all God’s children.
That breaks my heart because the Word of God was never meant to be bought or sold. Jesus gave us His life freely. He gave us salvation without charge. He offered Himself as the ultimate sacrifice so that we could have everlasting life. What right do we have to turn around and take that same gift and put it up for sale? It doesn’t belong to us. It belongs to the Father.
When I look at what’s happening today, it reminds me of when Jesus walked into the temple and saw the marketplace set up inside His Father’s house. They were selling cattle, doves, and other goods for profit in the very place that was meant for prayer and worship. And Jesus was filled with righteous anger because they were turning what was holy into something corrupt. Doesn’t it feel like that’s what’s happening today? Churches that once stood as places of refuge and healing are being turned into businesses. Ministries that should be about service and sacrifice are being turned into platforms for profit.
I had to separate myself from groups and apps that promoted prophecy for profit. I couldn’t stomach it. It was wrong to me in every sense of the word. If God gives me a word for someone, how dare I attach a price tag to it? That word didn’t come from me—it came from Him. I’m just a vessel. And to turn around and say, “I’ll give you this prophecy if you send me fifty dollars,” is not only disrespectful to God, but it’s a direct insult to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He gave us eternal life, He gave us hope, He gave us His Spirit—all without asking for a dime.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying we can’t bless pastors and leaders. Paul even said in Scripture that those who labor in the Word are worthy of their hire. If people want to give to support the ministry, that’s fine. But expecting it? Demanding it? Making access to the Word of God conditional on payment? That’s where the line gets crossed. The gospel is not for sale.
It’s not about what we can receive—it’s about what we can give. Jesus said, “To lose your life is to gain it.” That means if we give of ourselves, if we sacrifice, if we live unselfishly, we gain something far greater than anything money can buy. But instead of living that way, many have lost their way. They’ve fallen into the trap of thinking ministry is about building wealth and comfort, when really it’s about laying your life down in service to others.
And let me tell you this: God is not mocked. He sees the schemes, the manipulation, and the abuse of His people. He sees when leaders prey on the vulnerable, using their hunger for God as a way to line their pockets. And I believe that’s one of the reasons so many are turning away from the church. They’re hurt. They feel betrayed. They came seeking the Bread of Life but were told to pay for a slice.
That is not the gospel Jesus preached. He came to save. He came to serve. He came to teach us how to live a life pleasing to the Father. And He did it all out of love, not for profit. If we say we love Him, we should want to follow that example.
For me, sharing the Word of God is not about receiving anything in return. It is an honor. It is a blessing just to be able to open my mouth and say, “Jesus loves you, and He died for you.” If nobody ever gave me a dollar, I’d still preach, because my reward is not here—it’s in eternity. When I stand before God, I want Him to say, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” That is the only payment that matters.
So my challenge to you today is this: Think about what motivates your leaders. Are they truly serving God’s people, or are they serving their own wallets? And if you’re in a position of leadership, check your heart. Are you giving freely what God gave you, or are you monopolizing the gospel for gain?
Because at the end of the day, the real blessing comes from obedience, sacrifice, and love. Not from what you can get, but from what you can give.
– Ya Girl Renae
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