recently six well known christian ministries have been scrutinized by the gov concerning financial matters. I believe that although these allegations made against crefflo dollar, benni hinn, randy and paula white, joyce myers, and eddie long will fall through but it is a sign that we are in the end times.
2007-12-06 13:51:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am more prone to believe that several ministries have ignored the Bible's call to unpaid ministry (aka priestcraft) throughout the NT in:
Matthew 10:8, Acts 20:34, 1 Cor. 4:12 & 9:18
(My favorite:"What is my reward then? That when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel.")
2 Thes. 3: 8, and 1 Peter 5:2.
When God says something many times, I think he means it. Preaching another gospel for profit brings its' own consequences.
2007-12-06 14:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Network 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of these so called 'ministers' bilk the public for money and then lead lavish lifestyles at the expense of the uneducated and ill informed. I think it is a disgrace. They beg for money from those on a fixed income (mainly the elderly) then they drive around in Mercedes, own yatchts and unbelievable homes. It is a mortal sin what these people do and the government should make them pay taxes like everyone else. Of course the punishment they will get at the pearly gates will be worse.
2007-12-06 22:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by zento1110 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sign of the end time? Yes. END for all persons who think they can use the names of the holy in heaven to make themselves RICH from the last few dollars of a faithful, desperate person who puts their trust in some of these charlatans. I have petitioned government entities to begin the process of accountability for ALL religions and their leaderships, AND to begin a taxing process to all religions who apply for federal grants to support their private schools. Why should we tax payers support them while they pay no taxes? I work for a living and do not get paid for my work in the Lord. I am also an ADVOCATE of these actions to rid the world of persons who use the Lord for their own gains, and am also an........
2007-12-06 22:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by Theban 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So "Faith Based Initiatives" is an attack on Christian ministries?
Think a little more broadly before making a statement like this.
2007-12-06 21:57:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
We're not in end times. The Prosperity Gospel is a false gospel, and these leaders are swindling people. They are being investigated not for their beliefs, but for their misuse of tax sheltered dollars.
2007-12-06 22:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by SigGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you tell me why churches being investigated with all due proccess is a sign of the apocalypse? Wouldn't it actually be worse if it turned out that the government is right, and there is something illegal going on?
2007-12-06 21:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by He Who Defied Fate [Atheati] 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 'good gardener' is always aware of the fact that, "You reap what you sew".
A 'good Gardener' never fears the end times.
2007-12-06 22:04:49 · answer #7 · answered by WillRogerswannabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Peter 2:3
And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
2007-12-06 23:15:18 · answer #8 · answered by hearingtheword 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it extremely ironic that politicians would investigate ANYBODY about their spending habits!
2007-12-06 22:07:42 · answer #9 · answered by Champion of Knowledge 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fantastic!! They are a bunch of crooks!!
2007-12-06 21:56:15 · answer #10 · answered by stinky 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋