Should pastors live the good life?

Monday, December 09, 2013

"I don't believe I ever preached a message on money,”"he said. "But I do believe... God can want you to have a better house. God wants you to be able to send your kids to college."

Another argument that is akin to the egg and chicken debate is the one about money and religion. Should pastors be seen accumulating wealth? How do pastors know when they need to ask for more money, and how should they use it once they get it?

The debate is often awkward as it is provoking and ambiguous. For pastors scraping by while working two jobs and churches struggling to meet their obligations, money strains relationships and stretches faith.

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Should pastors live the good life?

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