Joyce Meyer's millions
Joyce Meyer made millions, records say.
Nobody should care, except, how in the world can a Christian middle-age or late-middle age couple spend so much money? On parties? Prostitutes? Alcohol? Rolls-Royces? What are they doing making multi-six-figure salaries?
I'm not asking in a judgmental way; how do people like that spend their money?
Nobody should care, except, how in the world can a Christian middle-age or late-middle age couple spend so much money? On parties? Prostitutes? Alcohol? Rolls-Royces? What are they doing making multi-six-figure salaries?
I'm not asking in a judgmental way; how do people like that spend their money?
posted by Unknown at 8:51 PM
1 Comments:
Don't be afraid to judge sometimes, or discern the spirit of greed. It seems pretty clear that the Meyer's are using their 'ministry' as a for-profit venture for themselves, enriching themselves from the donations to their 'non-profit' ministry. It's as if St. Paul solicited funds for the poor of Jerusalem, and then bought himself a villa in Rome with part of the funds.
There are plenty of ministries that Christians can support that do not turn out to be welfare for Christian millionaires. For example, when I give to Lutheran World Relief, I know that about 6% of my gift goes for administration and fundraising (none of which is making anyone rich), and 94% is going directly to helping people. When someone gives to our congregation, they know exactly where the money is going. If someone is asking for your support for a Christian ministry, they should be willing to give you a clear spreadsheet showing where the money is going.
If a Christian ministry is not willing to be transparent and fully accountable in how they spend their money, we ought not give to them - or they ought not call themselves a ministry rather than a profit-making company. Otherwise, it stinks of corruption and greed, and gives the church a bad name.
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