T. B. Joshua Quotes

Temitope Balogun Joshua , commonly referred to as T. B. Joshua, is a Nigerian pastor, televangelist and philanthropist. He is the leader and founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations , a Christian organisation that runs the Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos.

Joshua is known for his popularity across Africa and Latin America and his social media presence with 3,500,000 fans on Facebook. His YouTube channel, Emmanuel TV, has over 1,000,000 YouTube subscribers and is the world’s most viewed Christian ministry on the platform. Described as the "Oprah of evangelism" and "YouTube's most popular Pastor", Emmanuel TV is among the world's largest Christian television networksHe has been awarded various accolades, notably receiving the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government in 2008 and being voted the Yoruba man of the decade by Pan-Yoruba media outlet Irohin-Odua. He has been called one of Africa's 50 most influential people by Pan-African magazines The Africa Report and New African MagazineAs of 2011, according to Forbes, Joshua was Nigeria's third-richest pastor, although the claim was immediately denied in a statement by the church. He is known to be controversial, and was even 'blacklisted' by the government of Cameroon in 2010. Wikipedia  

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Famous T. B. Joshua Quotes

“Each day has its own destiny. Yesterday is history, today is opportunity while tomorrow is mystery.”

On destiny - "The Shock Of Reality" http://allafrica.com/stories/200908240244.html All Africa (August 24 2009)

“People will challenge you, question you, try to get you off track. Don't listen to the temptation to act out of character.”

On temptation - "'ATTRIBUTING THE SATELLITES SUCCESS TO ME IS BLASPHEMY' – T.B. JOSHUA" http://www.modernghana.com/print/247180/1/attributing-the-satellites-success-to-me-is-blasph.html Modern Ghana (November 4 2009)

“No matter how fast a lie runs, the truth will someday overtake it.”

On lies and truth - "TB Joshua Rejects Courts Findings, Insists Building Collapse Was A Sabotage" http://citifmonline.com/2015/07/10/tb-joshua-rejects-courts-findings-insists-building-collapse-a-sabotage/ Citi FM, Ghana (July 10 2015)

“Love has a language that transcends all languages, all barriers and all distance.”

During his 2015 Mexico Cruade - "TB Joshua Gathers 200,000 In Mexico" http://www.nigerianeye.com/2015/05/tb-joshua-gathers-200000-in-mexico.html Nigerian Eye (May 14 2015)

T. B. Joshua Quotes about God

“I took care of the depth of my relationship with God and He took care of the breadth of my success.”

On the secret of his success - "TB Joshua - How To Celebrate My 50th Birthday" https://www.nigeriafilms.com/more/127-columnists/20001-tb-joshua-how-to-celebrate-my-50th-birthday Nigeria Films (June 10 2013)

““Someone out there is waiting for you for a lifetime. You cannot afford to fail them; failing them is failing God. Remember, God is speaking to you through them, saying: 'They are fatherless, so that you can be their father.' 'They are lonely, so that you can be their companion.' 'They are in want, so that you can be their benefactor.'”


On the importance of charity - "SCATTERED! Eleven Children, One Wife, No Home" http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/1273/scattered-eleven-children-one-wife-no-home.html Nigerian Voice (October 9 2009)

“I have a covenant with God. I cannot ask for anything outside what is written in the covenant. What I will achieve in this world is in a book I am carrying everyday; I just have to open the pages. Outside the book is not mine.”

Answering a question on temptation via Facebook - "TB Joshua Talks About Marriage, Deliverance And Personal Experience" https://www.naij.com/56634.html Naij (January 13 2014)

“I cannot define failure because I don't believe in failure. There is no failure in my book. All I see is success, directed by the Spirit of God.”

In an interview about his biography - "Untold Story Of A Mystery Prophet TB Joshua" https://www.modernghana.com/news/210061/untold-story-of-a-mystery-prophet-tb-joshua.html Modern Ghana (April 6 2009)

“I am a material to be used that will not cost you any money. I am afraid to collect money from you because if I collect it, it will affect the gift and grace of God in my life.”

On collecting money - "I Told Jonathan He Would Lose - TB Joshua" http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/180634-i-told-jonathan-he-would-lose-tb-joshua.html Premium Times, Nigeria (April 5 2015)

T. B. Joshua Quotes about life

“The more they persecute me, the more the favour of God upon my life. The more they persecute me, the more God will increase my blessing.”

On the blessings in persecution - "Persecution Has Increased My Blessings – TB Joshua https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/1132/persecution-has-increased-my-blessings-tb-joshua.html Modern Ghana (September 17 2009)

“Whether you are young or old, what matters is the grace to continue living hereafter. A man may die young yet be satisfied with living but a wicked man is not satisfied even with long life.”

On death - "Atta Mills Died A Martyr" http://ukzambians.co.uk/home/2012/08/01/atta-mills-died-a-martyr-tb-joshua/ UK Zambians" (August 1 2012)

“If we are focused on making money only, a large slice of life will pass us by.”

On the undue emphasis of collecting money - "Furious TB Joshua Orders Zim Refunds" http://www.newzimbabwe.com/news-9734-Furious+TB+Joshua+orders+Zim+refunds/news.aspx New Zimbabwe (December 6 2012)

“It is what you believe that translates in the life you live.”

On the need to believe in your business - "TB Joshua Speaks On Beauty, Business" https://www.nigeriafilms.com/style/131-religion-section/29715-tb-joshua-speaks-on-beauty-business Nigeria Films (March 23 2015)

“You will begin to succeed with your life when the pains and problems of others matter to you.”

In an interview with The News Magazine, Nigeria, on his charitable activities - "Why I Cater For The Poor" http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10442557/TB-Joshua-Interview---Why-I-Cater-For-The-Poor (December 17 2007)

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“When times are stable, and the sea is calm and secure, no one is really tested.”

Inspiration from his late mother - "'ATTRIBUTING THE SATELLITES SUCCESS TO ME IS BLASPHEMY' – T.B. JOSHUA" http://www.modernghana.com/print/247180/1/attributing-the-satellites-success-to-me-is-blasph.html Modern Ghana (November 4 2009)

“In the university of God, however brilliant you may be, you will not be given double promotion. You must take every course, because each course serves a purpose.”

On his background - "Who Is T.B. Joshua's Mentor?" http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/articles/guest-articles/who-is-t.b.-joshuas-mentor.html Nigeria Village Square (June 29 2009)

T. B. Joshua Quotes

“When you are connected to your destiny, nothing and nothing can stop you.”

On how to stay focused - "The Secret Of My Peace In The Storm - TB Joshua" http://www.nigerianmonitor.com/the-secret-of-my-peace-in-the-storm-t-b-joshua/ Nigerian Monitor (October 27 2014)
Variant: “When you are connected to your destiny, nothing and nothing can stop you.”

“Miracles, signs, wonders, deliverance and healing cannot be exchanged with money.”

Speaking during his 2014 Colombia Crusade - "TB Joshua Lights Up Colombia, Fills Olympic Stadium" http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-religion-byo-50760.html Bulawayo 24, Zimbabwe (July 17 2014)

“Giving offers us the opportunity to reshape our destiny. When you give, you are reshaping your destiny.”

On the virtues of giving - "Hope Awakens For Forsaken" http://www.modernghana.com/news/237288/1/hope-awakens-for-forsaken.html Modern Ghana (September 9 2009)

“Our position in Christ Jesus is enhanced each time we help someone in trouble.”

From his message titled "Your Life Is A Solution" http://thenationallife.com/2009/07/12/your-life-is-a-solution/, published in a weekly column for the Nigerian Tabloid, The National Life (July 12 2009)

“Your success and happiness depend on your willingness to help others solve their problems.”

On the secret of success - "TB Joshua Sends Pastor Chris Member To School" https://archive.is/20130628101340/www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3995918-tb-joshua-sends-pastor-chris-member-to-school All Voices (August 25 2009)

“Whatever I am today is a product of that conviction that victory through Christ is victory indeed. The rest is history.”

In a biographical article - "Everything Big Starts Little" http://www.scoan.com/articles_etbsl.htm SCOAN Website (July 10 2009)

“What you make happen for others, God makes happen for you.”

On the importance of helping others - "Prophet TB Joshua Gives Nigerian Student N26m Sponsorship To Study PhD At Oxford University" http://dailypost.ng/2012/11/19/prophet-t-b-joshua-gives-nigerian-student-n26m-sponsorship-phd-oxford-university/ Daily Post, Nigeria (November 19 2012)

“Pastors are sent to utter the deep things of God for the conviction of sin, and for edification and comfort.”

Explaining the function of a Pastor - "Prophetic Birth - A Wednesday Wonder" https://archive.is/20120729114538/www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/3456647-prophetic-birth-a-wednesday-wonder All Voices (June 15, 2009)

“If gold must be gold, it must pass through the furnace.”

On the fact that difficulties serve a purpose - "Bewitching Favour" http://www.africanews.com/site/Bewitching_Favour/list_messages/27081 Africa News (September 22 2009)

“Those who created yesterday’s pain cannot control tomorrow’s potential.”

In a special Christmas message - "Choose The Path Of A Champion" http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/Choose-The-Path-Of-A-Champion-T-B-Joshua-s-Seasons-Greetings-200153 Ghana Web (December 25 2010)

“Nobody is too good or too bad to qualify for God’s grace.”

On his poverty-stricken background - "Rare Pictures Of TB Joshua's Early Life Surface" http://zambianeye.com/archives/34213 Zambian Eye (June 25 2015)

“If you are prepared to die, you are prepared to live.”

On the death of John Evans Atta-Mills - "Prophet TB Joshua Opens Up On Atta-Mills' Death" https://www.naij.com/4448.html Naij (August 1 2012)

“If we fail to see that there are powers that cause people to be bowed down in bondage, we are going to fight the wrong battle.”

On the xenophobic attacks in South Africa - "How I Predicted Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa - TB Joshua" http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/how-i-predicted-xenophobic-south-africa-t-b-joshua/ Vanguard Nigeria (April 17 2015)

“We should let love be uppermost in our hearts because all our doings without love are nothing.”

In a special 'Seasons Greetings' message - "Choose The Path Of A Champion" http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/Choose-The-Path-Of-A-Champion-T-B-Joshua-s-Seasons-Greetings-200153 Ghana Web (December 25 2010)

“Let us leave tomorrow’s trouble for the One who bore our troubles on the cross.”

Encouraging The SCOAN congregation following the fulfillment of his prophecy about the death of Michael Jackson - "Prophet TB Joshua Predicted The Death Of Michael Jackson" http://www.africanews.com/site/PROPHET_TB_JOSHUA_PREDICTED_THE_DEATH_OF_MICHAEL_JACKSON/list_messages/25728 Africa News (June 29, 2009)

“Many times, God speaks blessing and breakthrough through pain and disappointment.”

Message to Tanzanian Presidential candidate Edward Lowassa - "VIDEO - Accept Election Results, TB Joshua Urges Tanzanian Opposition Leader" http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/11/08/video-accept-election-results-tb-joshua-urges-tanzanian-opposition-leader/ PM News, Nigeria (November 8 2015)

“It is better to live poorly upon the fruits of God’s goodness than live plentifully upon the products of our own sin.”

In a sermon titled 'Our Condition' - "Indebted Ghanaian Saved From Prostitution By TB Joshua" http://www.theghanaianjournal.com/2009/08/04/indebted-ghanaian-saved-from-prostitution-by-tb-joshua/ The Ghanaian Journal (August 4 2009)

“When we inherit stolen wealth in a will, we would live under a stolen future – thereby mortgaging our future. Remember, what comes from God goes to Him. What comes from truth goes to truth. What comes from stealing goes to stealing. What comes from destruction goes to destruction.”

On leaders who store up wealth illegally - "Choose The Path Of A Champion" http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/religion/Choose-The-Path-Of-A-Champion-T-B-Joshua-s-Seasons-Greetings-200153 Ghana Web (December 25 2010)

“If we make mistakes, as we all do – don’t run from God, run to Him.”

On repentance - "Bewitching Favour" http://www.africanews.com/site/Bewitching_Favour/list_messages/27081 Africa News (September 22 2009)

“The way and manner God executes His plan in our lives differs.”

On the uniqueness of his calling - "I Have No Money In My Account - TB Joshua" http://www.modernghana.com/news/234607/1/i-have-no-money-in-my-account-tb-joshua.html Modern Ghana (August 24 2009)

“If you are with God in truth and faith, whatever comes as a blessing or trial will be what God allows. If you are called by God, from beginning to the end, your journey has been documented. Nothing outside your documentary will happen without God’s knowledge.”

Answering a question on challenges via Facebook - "TB Joshua Answers Questions On Marriage, Deliverance And Anointing Through Facebook" http://www.nigeriadailynews.news/news/89320-t-b-joshua-answers-questions-on-marriage-deliverance-anointing-through-facebook.html Nigeria Daily News (January 13 2014)

“When God calls a man or woman, what they will eat, what they will use and everything they need for their journey will be provided abundantly by God.”

On tithing - "TB Joshua Returns Elderly Woman's Half-A-Million Naira Tithe" http://www.premiumtimesng.com/letter-to-the-editor/176233-t-b-joshua-returns-elderly-womans-half-a-million-naira-tithe176233.html Premium Times, Nigeria (February 4 2015)

“We are one another's strength.”

On mutual relationships - "Hope Awakens For The Forsaken" https://archive.is/20130628101823/www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/4113238-hope-awakens-for-forsaken All Voices (September 8 2009)

“I feel strong in challenges, believing that personal improvement and fulfillment come through the continual process of learning from both negative and positive experiences.”

On both praise and persecution - "'ATTRIBUTING THE SATELLITES SUCCESS TO ME IS BLASPHEMY' – T.B. JOSHUA" http://www.modernghana.com/print/247180/1/attributing-the-satellites-success-to-me-is-blasph.html Modern Ghana (November 4 2009)

“When the root of your wrong is not from the heart, your wrong will make you to run to God the more.”

On the root of sin - "TB Joshua Defends Oyakhilome" http://www.herald.ng/tb-joshua-defends-oyakhilome-dont-disagree-peoples-understanding-differs/#rGUiGU1sJDEPXQC4.99 The Herald, Nigeria (March 23 2014)

“If your actions are motivated by selfish interests rather than God, you are mortgaging tomorrow's joy.”

On the 2007 Nigerian Elections - "Selfless Service" http://www.modernghana.com/newsthread2/219944/1/ Modern Ghana (May 28 2009)

“Of all graces, faith honours Christ the most; of all graces, Christ honours faith the most.”

On faith - "Reflections On Prophet TB Joshua At 46" http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/113095 "American Chronicle" (August 5 2009)

“If you have not tasted poverty, you will not be able to manage blessing when it comes. If you have not tasted humiliation, you will not be able to manage honour when it comes.”

In an interview with Tell Magazine, Nigeria, on the reason for his passion for the needy - "The People Come First - TB Joshua" http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10335740/The-People-Come-First---TB-Joshua (December 24 2007)

“That you are regularly facing challenges does not make you an unbeliever. Don’t measure your Christian life by your situation.”

On Christians facing challenges - "TB Joshua Tells Fans On Facebook How To Identify Pastors Who Are Intruders" https://www.360nobs.com/2014/06/t-b-joshua-tells-fans-on-facebook-how-to-identify-pastors-who-are-intruders/ 360 Nobs, Nigeria (June 2 2014)

“Discovery is for forward lookers.”

In an interview with The Week Magazine, Nigeria - "My Invisible Chain - TB Joshua" http://www.scribd.com/doc/16399737/My-Invisible-Chain-TB-Joshua (February 11 2008)

“We are tempted so that we may pray the more. Afflictions are meant for our spiritual benefit.”

On temptation - "TB Joshua's Shocking 2014 Prophecy" http://www.premiumtimesng.com/letter-to-the-editor/152458-tb-joshuas-shocking-2014-prophecy.html Premium Times, Nigeria (January 1 2014)

“You have been allowing challenges to destroy you instead of you to destroy challenges. When challenges come – my God has the final say, not my ability or knowledge.”

On handling challenges - "TB Joshua Lambasts Money-Hungry Pastors, Politicians" http://vibeghana.com/2015/01/20/t-b-joshua-lambasts-money-hungry-pastors-politicians/ Vibe Ghana (January 20 2015)

“When it is time to dress, make-up, take your bath and eat, it is time to hurry. Those things have little to do with your future. Don’t waste your time on what cannot guarantee your future; your mirror keeps deceiving you.”

On the fickleness of outward beauty - "TB Joshua Speaks On Beauty, Business" https://www.nigeriafilms.com/style/131-religion-section/29715-tb-joshua-speaks-on-beauty-business Nigeria Films (March 23 2015)

“Blessing without good health is a crisis because you cannot enjoy it.”

On the secret of his good health - "TB Joshua Shares Secrets Of His Good Health" http://www.premiumtimesng.com/letter-to-the-editor/174274-letter-t-b-joshua-shares-secrets-good-health.html Premium Times, Nigeria (January 5 2015)

“It is praiseworthy when you give not only to your power but beyond your power.”

On the need to give what you cherish most - "Widow Gets N200 000 From TB Joshua" http://thepmnews.com/2009/08/28/widow-gets-n200000-from-tb-joshua The PM News (August 28 2009)

“Adopting a lifestyle that is on purpose provides an opportunity to enrich others by leaving your imprint in a positive way.”

On the secrets of his success - "TB Joshua's Success Secrets Revealed" https://lusakavoice.com/2015/10/12/tb-joshuas-success-secrets-revealed/ Lusaka Voice, Zambia (October 12 2015)

“If God has called you, the more they block your way, the more that trouble and temptation, the more God’s love is provoked… Each attempt to stop you asks for more evidence from God.”

Addressing the reason he does not have church branches everywhere - "Why I Don't Have Church Branches Everywhere - TB Joshua" http://dailypost.ng/2014/08/25/dont-church-branches-everywhere-tb-joshua/ Daily Post, Nigeria (August 25 2014)

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