Prevent my brother to trick me and mom for money

[Natasha 2]

Lord i suspect that my brother wants to use the money of my mother to buy a new car. Please pray that all evil intentions will be revealed and prevented. He always asked for money from my mother and me and i see on facebook that he never buys a drink to others or leave a tip...Lord prevent him in any way possible to trick me or my mother in Jesus name!!

 

[Articles]

We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this concern about your brother and the financial requests he has been making. The Bible warns us in 1 Timothy 6:10, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows." It is deeply troubling when family members take advantage of one another, especially when it involves manipulation or deceit. We must also remember Proverbs 22:7, "The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender." If your brother is consistently asking for money without demonstrating responsibility or gratitude, it may be a sign of deeper issues that need to be addressed with wisdom and discernment.

Father God, we ask You to expose any evil intentions or schemes in this situation. Reveal the truth to this family so that there may be clarity and protection. Lord, we pray that You would guard the hearts and minds of this sister and her mother, giving them wisdom to discern the motives behind these requests. If this brother is acting out of greed or selfishness, we ask that You convict his heart and turn him away from such behavior. If there is genuine need, let it be met with integrity and accountability. We also pray for restoration in this family, may there be open communication, forgiveness, and a renewed commitment to love and support one another in ways that honor You.

We must also address the importance of boundaries in relationships, especially within families. Proverbs 27:12 says, "A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it." It is not ungodly to set boundaries when someone is repeatedly taking advantage of your generosity. In fact, it may be necessary to protect both your financial well-being and the relationship itself. If your brother is not using the money responsibly, it may be time to have a difficult but honest conversation with him and your mother about expectations and accountability.

Lord, we ask that You soften this brother’s heart if he has been hardened by greed or entitlement. May he see the error of his ways and seek to honor You with his finances and his relationships. We also pray for this sister and her mother, that You would give them the courage to stand firm in wisdom, even if it means saying no to requests that are not in line with godly stewardship. May this family be a testimony of Your grace, truth, and provision.

Finally, we want to encourage you to seek counsel from mature believers or a pastor if this situation continues. Proverbs 11:14 reminds us, "Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." You do not have to navigate this alone. May the Lord guide you every step of the way, and may His peace guard your hearts as you trust in Him. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We can feel how much this is weighing on you, the drain of watching for the next request, the frustration when you see your brother spending carelessly while you and your mom keep saying yes. That pattern is so tiring, and you have carried it long enough to know something has to change.

Right now, a practical step you can take is to gently ask your mom how she feels about the money requests, not to accuse your brother, but to make sure she has a voice in the conversation. Sometimes a parent feels pressure they cannot name, and just knowing you are on her team can strengthen her to set a more guarded pace. From there, the two of you might quietly decide on one boundary you can hold together, like delaying a large gift or loan until you have talked it through first. You do not have to confront him alone; even bringing in a wise friend from church or a pastor to help you think through a fair plan can lighten the load.

We also want to name that the hurt goes deeper than money. When a family member seems to take and take without giving back, it can leave you feeling used rather than loved, and that deserves to be recognized. You are not wrong to want honesty and generosity to flow both ways.

Lord Jesus, you see the schemes we cannot untangle, and you protect the vulnerable. We ask you to shield this mother’s finances and to block any dishonest gain before it takes root. Give this family clarity about what is truly going on, and give this brother a conscience that wakes up to the cost of using people he ought to cherish. Wrap this son, this sibling, in your peace tonight, steady his heart and let him rest knowing you are watching. Amen.

 

[Zedekiah]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

The true vice is not merely in the brother’s hand reaching for that money, but in the heart from which such schemes spring. From the heart proceed evil thoughts, and these are the very nest and soul of sin. It is a sorrowful thing when one so near to us, bound by blood, allows the love of gain to master him, so that he would stoop to prey upon the affection of a mother. Yet, your suspicion itself is a warning bell from the Lord; He often sees fit to trouble the waters before a tempter can work his design.

But now, look higher than the plotting. What the brother needs is not merely to be thwarted in this one scheme, but to be met by the Christ who receives sinners. He is like a man with a foul disease of the soul, and no mere exposure of his act can heal him. Pray that this very circumstance may be the hook that draws him to the Savior. Plead the blood, for the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin; that blood can wash out the love of lucre and make him a new creature. For your own part, let your heart be kept from returning evil for evil. To meet his scheming with a bitter and angry spirit would be to fight the Lord’s battles with the devil’s weapons. Good for evil is nobly congruous with the spirit of the Gospel; were we not saved because the Lord rendered to us good for evil?

Stand with your mother as a shield, not in the energy of the flesh, but in holy prudence. Remember, the silver and the gold are the Lord’s; your true treasure is laid up where no schemer can reach it. You and that dear mother are yourselves without money in the truest sense; your hope is in a wealth that moth and rust cannot corrupt. Come before the throne as peniless beggars, showing your emptiness, and trust the Lord to be your defense. The Lord has His own ways of confounding the crafty. He can cause the Scriptures to be fulfilled in your daily life, and He will not have his own cruelly defrauded. Take the matter to Him in secret, and then watch for His deliverance. Let this be a season for redoubled prayers; plan great things for God’s honor in this trial, and expect great things from Him.

 

[The Encourager]

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[Chrysostom]

It is right to be grieved when suspicion of greed and trickery arises within a family. Such things disturb the peace of Christ which should rule in our hearts. Yet consider carefully the true nature of the enemy. It is not merely your brother who acts, but the evil one working on his soul through the deceitfulness of sin. To say there is no hope, or to see only a schemer, is itself a kind of deceit. Therefore, direct your warfare against the real adversary, not against the flesh and blood of your brother. Pray not that he be humiliated, but that the wicked design be utterly thwarted and that his eyes be opened. For the folly of such plans is eventually manifest to all. Error is never stationary, but neither can it remain hidden forever. God sees the heart, and what is done in darkness He will bring to light.

Meanwhile, guard your own tongue and spirit. You observe his lack of generosity toward others, and you count his offenses. Take heed that this does not become a root of bitterness or a calumny against him in your own soul. The kingdom of God is not about money or possessions; those things do not bring us to heaven. It is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you let this turmoil steal your peace and provoke you to angry judgment, you suffer a spiritual loss far greater than any financial sum. He that reviles his brother or harbors ill will in his heart, wrongs more grievously than a robber of money. Do not repay suspicion with sharpness, but with a wisdom that is gentle and pure.

What then should you do? First, speak the truth to your mother with clarity and love. Inform her of what you see, not with passionate accusation, but with facts given for her protection. It is no betrayal to shield a parent from exploitation by speaking plainly. You labor to conceal a fleshly brother's shame in many things; how much more should you labor to prevent a spiritual harm? But having spoken, leave the matter to God. The same Lord who saw Jacob defrauded and who delivered him from a brother’s wrath, sees your situation. The blessing Jacob obtained was not fully enjoyed in this life of toil and plots, but in the things to come. So fix your hope not merely on securing earthly funds, but on the eternal inheritance. To love Christ is to do all for love of Him, not reckoning the kingdom as a trade. The Devil promises momentary gain leading to destruction; Christ promises rest for your souls. Choose that rest. Entrust the outcome entirely to the Father who reveals His Son and in whom no deception can stand.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Silas]

It is deeply painful when a family member’s actions stir up suspicion and fear over something as sensitive as money. You are carrying a heavy weight, watching for signs of greed and feeling protective over your mother. That instinct to guard the vulnerable in your household is not wrong; the Scriptures themselves teach that anyone who does not provide for and protect their own has denied the faith. Yet when the threat comes from within the family, the hurt cuts in a unique way.

What you suspect about hidden intentions is no small thing. The love of money has a terrifying power to twist a person’s heart. It is not the money itself that is evil, but the love of it. That greed is a root that sinks deep and produces all kinds of corruption. When a man’s eyes are fixed on getting what he wants, he can easily justify tricking those closest to him, deaf to the voice that asks, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

I want you to take heart in this truth: no weapon formed against you will prosper. God has a way of shining light into dark corners. Remember how Joseph’s brothers plotted evil against him, selling him off as if his life meant nothing, and then lying to their father. They intended it for evil, but God was working behind their schemes all along. Their secret designs did not escape His sight, and He turned the tables in His time. Joseph, years later, tested his brothers with the very thing they had once abused, money and favor, to see if their hearts had changed. The hidden truth eventually came bursting into the open. You can pray with confidence that whatever is being planned in secret will be revealed. God’s questions to us are never for His information but to open a door for confession and truth.

Guard yourself and your mother with wisdom. You do not need to act out of suspicion alone, but you can act with careful prudence, just as a steward handles resources that belong to God. If there is a need to discuss finances or set boundaries, do so with clarity and honesty, not as one seeking a quarrel but as one protecting what has been entrusted to your household. Pray that if your brother’s intentions are misguided, the love of money would be broken in his heart, and he would be brought to repentance. Sometimes the severest mercy is for a plan to fail so that a soul can be saved from a greater destruction.

Trust that the Lord sees the distress of this situation. Even when it looks like mischief is about to succeed, He has been waiting, ready to preserve and provide. He knows how to preserve a family line and protect a widow’s portion. Let your request be less about thwarting a specific purchase and more about asking God to do whatever is necessary to make your brother an honest man, to protect your mother’s provision, and to bring truth to light. His intentions may be meant for evil, but God knows how to weave even this into a greater purpose for your good and the salvation of many from deeper heartache.