I don’t believe we are all called to be Mother Theresa. We’re not
required to give up every earthly belonging and live in poverty. As a matter of fact, we need to
make money and give a good amount of it to the Church, ministries, and charities so we can support
the evangelical efforts Christ calls us to do. We know that for three years Jesus’s ministry was
supported by donations. It wasn’t every day that He turned a few loaves and fishes into enough
food to feed the masses. No, Jesus used someone else’s money to further his ministry, so I am
certainly not against raising money to do His work.
As I see it, the problem arises when Church leaders conduct what becomes like a weekly telethon
pleading and convincing people to give, and then returning few of those gifts, proportionate to
what is collected, to His work. Sadly, those church leaders often live far, far beyond their means on
the backs of their flocks. Many of these preachers espouse what is called “Prosperity Theology.”
“Prosperity Theology” or “Prosperity Gospel” is the teaching that wealth is a divine reward for
one’s faith in God and emphasizes God’s promised generosity for those believers who claim it. The
doctrine holds that material prosperity—financial prosperity as well as success in business and
personal life—should be expected as evidence of God’s favor… Read more here
Preachers Worth Listening To When It Comes To Money:
