Prosperity in and out of the Church
February 8th, 2008
I am actually impressed with the Jonas Clark Ministries. I have been a believer a very long time having been saved during my youth and baptized about eight years ago. I just finished reading the article Prosperity and Evangelism. I have often wondered to myself where religion is going and for some time now it seems religion has been going into our pockets in the form of dollar bills.
I understand ministries need money to function properly and spread the word of God, but I often wonder if all that money is being put to good use. I can think of several religious leaders today who live in mansion style homes and where designer suits and jewelry. They say it is because God has blessed them for all their diligence and hard work.
Unfortunately, I wonder if their followers are hearing the gospel because it IS the word of God, or because they think the Word of God will lead them to wealth and riches. I’m not arguing being blessed, I myself have been blessed with beautiful children and a loving marriage. I just want to make sure believers are believing for the right reasons.
I agree with Jonas Clark Ministries on their stand for reform and revision of tithes and donations. We are to go forth and spread the Word of God so it is about time we as believers return to the grounds of evangelism and bring others to the knowledge and salvation of God and no longer focus on our financial rewards. After all, God will provide for us what is truly needed.