Well, folks, for years I was supporting all those "pastors". I saw the excess in their lives but believed God was just blessing them for their faithfulness. We felt blessed (& a little proud) about tithing. When I read Ray's paper on tithing I bounced off the ceiling!!! I KNEW that that was the truth.
THEN, when Sorin posted a whole bunch of youtube links on a bunch of them, I couldn't believe how duped I had been. These men are greedy beyond avarice. They SELL the gospel that is freely given. Instead of living an average American lifestyle, they NEED his/her jets; 4 mansions, 8 bentleys, Italian suits, Rolex watches, huge rings, make overs, walking over others, lying, stealing, and all the while STILL keep begging constantly for MORE money!!! They have no shame.
There are links to independant sites tht watch over charities. so you can give more intelligently. I could now give to my town's local charities, or just give as the Lord leads to your family & friends & neighbors who are in need. Cut the umbilical cord to your tax deduction too. Boy, that was freeing to me.
Don't forget about this site for giving too!
Longhorn, how in the world did pink hair make it in the conservative, evangelical world??? I never got that!!. When I saw that video where Paul Crouch said he wished a certain man would suffer forever in hell, well, I never have turned to TBN again!
I musn't forget that it was not I who clearly saw, it was the Lord graciously opening my eyes for me. These huksters are being used by God right now. Eventually, they will see.
love,
gena