How pastors get rich

How pastors get rich

http://www.cultwatch.com/HowPastorsGetRich.html

I came across an interesting article recently entitled "how pastors get rich". I read it and thought it was rather true. The article talks about several methods that SOME pastors use to feed off their congregation and get rich... And the worse thing is that these can be done so subtly that it seems totally ok!

One example was how Pastors earn money from the selling of books, tapes, DVDs, and conferences, and t-shirts. Then they use this fake success to tell Christians that when they pour money into the church, God will pour riches into their lives. This is the prosperity gospel - That Christians are supposed to be living a blessed life in terms of health, wealth and more. They use this to get Christians to donate and buy whatever they tell them to.

Btw, about the prosperity gospel... I'm not sure if any of you buy into it... I for one believe that Jesus, as well as his disciples really SUFFERED for the gospel. We, as his followers are expected to do the same. I don't agree that all Christians should be living a charmed life full of luxuries. I find it hard to accept pastors living extravagantly.

One other point they made is how some pastors own businesses and get their congregation to patronize their business.

Not many pastors are like that, so let's not stereotype. It is good, however, for us to be careful. When we give money to God, it should be out of a grateful and cheerful heart ... not under pressure or compulsion. God has blessed us with so much and in response, we want to give back for that money to be used for his kingdom and glory. We also have to be careful that we are giving money to the right people and places.

I've posted the link on top for those who would like to read up more about it. It's quite a long article, so you can just skim through and read the parts you find more relevant.

In his love,
Germs