Money is NOT the root of ALL evil

For the love of Money
Holy Money jumpstarts a powerful 3 part talk series

Bro. Jon Escoto, Laguna Feast Builder kicks off the new series with a disclaimer regarding the topic that will be discussed all throughout the series. Since these are topics not normally discussed by the faithful, including the first part of a powerful 3 part series -- Holy Money.

 “Pag binanggit mo ang pera, nag-iiba na ang feeling ng mga tao”

But according to him, Jesus spoke about money more than any subject and noted that if only the people can apply the wisdom of God it will lead them for sure to the path of holiness and that is how to handle money well.

“Money is not the root of all evil but rather the love of money” he added.

Once you start worshipping money that is when it starts to fail, a stern warning given by Bro. Jon.

“Kung kilala mo ang Diyos, dapat malinaw sa’yo na it’s not Gods will na manitili kang nakabaon sa utang”

He also points out that even the bible gives out financial solutions to financial problems.

“Money can be ruthless but it can also be a good servant, use it to help others” Bro. Jon advises.

As a guide Bro. Jon gave out 3 steps toward achieving Holy money: Available, Acceptable and Actionable.

Available – looking at what one currently have and using what is available since God will use that to help make holy money

Acceptable – the willingness to accept the blessings that God is giving and up to what extent can one handle

Actionable – something that can be done and can be attained – reasonable

Summarizing his talk Bro. Jon said that “God does not want you to be a beggar. Use what you have and do what you can and God will do the things that you are unable to do”

“Hindi pangarap ang mag de-determine ng blessing kungdi ikaw at kung ano ang kaya mo”

Further adding that “God is not talking to you about survival but rather fullness of life” 

Published September 23, 2012

Everyone is created by God for a greater purpose

Your Passion and Potential determines your Purpose in life

For the final part of the series YouNique,  Bro. Jon Escoto, Laguna Feast  Builder with his usual jovial mood said to the audience  “Sa buhay mayron tayong mga plano pero may mga nagaganap tayong di inaasahan na babago sa paningin natin”

“Buti na lang andiyan si Lord dahil ipinapakita niya na mas maganda ang kinahihinatnan ng buhay natin.”

Focusing on his message, he mentioned that everyone is created by God for a greater purpose. Adding that there is no normal human being that does not think highly of their sons or daughters futures

 “Kung ang normal na tao nga mataas ang pangarap sa kanyang anak ang Diyos pa kaya?”

He then said that there is not a creation of God that does not satisfies His liking and expectations when it comes to shaping ones’ dreams in life.  God has a plan for everyone to be successful in life adds Bro. Jon, however noting that  “Kaya lang marami sa atin ay di nararanasan ang tagumpay dahil walang “alignment” ang buhay.

Using the bow and arrow as an example, Bro. Jon said that “Ang passion at potential ay parang bow and arrow, pag di magkahanay ang pana at palaso – sablay”

Explaining more he said that in order to attain or achieve one’s target or purpose in life, they have to take note of the following

Passion – “Dito nanggagaling ang lakas, ang taong walang passion di magtatagumpay. Your passion is your power.” He then asks “How to know your passion?” By doing the things that you wanted to do without expecting anything in return.'

Potential – This is where one can be a superstar by doing things that you do and in return help other people.

But Bro. Jon though warns the audience that when aiming for a certain goal in life, one should have a pure intention. “Dapat tama ang layunin mo, dahil ang dakilang layunin ng Diyos, di naaalis pilit mang lunurin ng baha ng buhay”

Ending his talk he said that even if bad or painful experiences have crippled ones’ passion, potential and purpose in life, God’s plan is still the same.

“Kahit na gawan ka ng ibang tao ng di maganda, di nagbabago ang plano ng Diyos sa inyo”

Published September 9th 2012

Your Pain in life is a result of what YOU have done

Part 3 of the Series: YouNique

 “Pag dumadating ang pasakit sa buhay – magpasalamat sa Diyos” is how Bro. Jon Escoto, Laguna Feast Builder started of the third part of the series YouNique. He mentioned that oftentimes questions are being asked to him about the meaning of life? And why is it that painful memories and hardships are being experienced?

“Ano ang buhay? Bakit ganito ang buhay puro hirap?” Bro. Jon then asks “Para ka bang sumasagwan pasalungat sa alon ng buhay?”

Assuring the audience that trials and hardships are just the same for everyone but is just presented differently. 

“Wala tayong nararanasan na di nararanasan ng iba. Pare-parehas lang ang pasakit sa buhay, may kakaibang detalye lang dahil unique ka”

Further explaining his message to the audience, Bro, Jon said that there are certain things that God wanted to happen for each and everyone’s lives. And when that time comes, he said that they have to let God guide them as they go through the experience.

“Minsan may mga nais mangyari ang Diyos sa buhay mo ngunit habang nangyayari ang pasakit na ito di mo ito naiintindihan”

This is the mystery of life and whatever is happening with oneself is a result of ones’ action quips Bro. Jon. “Kung ano ang buhay mo ngayon ay produkto ng factory ng buhay mo” clarifying it more.

But he then reminded the audience, “Ang mga pasakit at pagsubok sa buhay ay pintuan patungo sa nakalaang pagpapala ng Diyos”

Using the story of Lazarus, he mentioned that Lazarus symbolizes the dead dreams that everyone has.

“Baka may mga pangarap kayong nahihimlay na – nais buhayin ng Diyos ang patay mong pangarap”

Reassuring the audience he then said that “Impossibility is God’s specialty”

“Ngunit mangyayari lamang ito pag binuksan mo ang pinto ng buhay mo” he adds

Asking the audience once again as to why others are finding it hard to open the “door” he then said that 

“Kung nais mong makamit ang wala ka dati, handa ka dapat gawin ang hindi mo ginagawa dati” Even the littlest of things should be done everyday. 

Ending his talk, “Maraming binabatong paghihirap sa buhay natin, all we need to do is open our door and let the miracle of God work for you”

“Sa tulong ng Diyos – makakagawa ng himala sa ibayong pagpapala”

Published September 2, 2012