tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760108714983042577.post6960454878006040802..comments2023-12-31T12:59:00.662-05:00Comments on A God-Sized Puzzle: She Who Dies with the Most Toys, Still Dies...Eruessohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08685225014024766175noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760108714983042577.post-35881865808952435952010-04-26T22:15:47.786-04:002010-04-26T22:15:47.786-04:00She operates a business not a ministry, and one th...She operates a business not a ministry, and one that takes advantage of people in needs on top of that. I'm okay with people working hard and making a good living, but don't slap God's name on it and call it a ministry!!Chris Ledgerwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17905022342741427178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760108714983042577.post-84810300857848892102010-04-26T21:34:26.865-04:002010-04-26T21:34:26.865-04:00Not to worry, Eruesso. I was directing that at al...Not to worry, Eruesso. I was directing that at all of us, myself included. It's really easy to justify my own lifestyle even though (of course!) it isn't as extravagant as hers (spoken totally tongue in cheek). <br /><br />You're right about coming across as humble and all of that. It probably would be a good move, and would help the bottom line. Oh dear, what's a tele-whatever to do? You can't ask for money, and you can't not ask for money.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760108714983042577.post-22719979287441878692010-04-26T11:17:51.552-04:002010-04-26T11:17:51.552-04:00Taking this story and justifying our own self-cent...<i> Taking this story and justifying our own self-centeredness isn't any better than what she is doing.</i> <br /><br />Exactly! I hope I didn't come across as justifying my own self-centeredness (after rereading my post I see that it could be read that way. I should probably stop writing late at night.)?<br /><br /><i> I wonder what would happen if organizations like this told their faithful listeners not to give for a month because they had more than they needed.</i> <br /><br />If anything this would work in their favor making them appear humble and understanding the financial pinch of the viewers. People would more than likely be more willing to give, and of course why would the organization turn down the donation even after making a "we have enough, thank you" statement.Eruessohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08685225014024766175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760108714983042577.post-53874109067735798562010-04-26T10:57:18.209-04:002010-04-26T10:57:18.209-04:00There are many 'fine' examples of major ch...There are many 'fine' examples of major christian ministry stars. (I always wonder why their own names seem to figure so prominently in the name of their organizations.) <br /><br />The fact that their actions stir up many questions among thoughtful, ordinary people means that something isn't right. But it does make some of us think, and our thinking tends to push us into a better understanding of the deepest principles of being a good member of society.<br /><br />Taking this story and justifying our own self-centeredness isn't any better than what she is doing. We can all say we 'need' to have the things we have, whether private jets or nice houses. Ultimately we answer for our own actions, not others.<br /><br />I wonder what would happen if organizations like this told their faithful listeners not to give for a month because they had more than they needed.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453255551532736555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760108714983042577.post-57619373285977194672010-04-26T09:26:57.351-04:002010-04-26T09:26:57.351-04:00Please don't forget Kenneth and Gloria Copelan...Please don't forget Kenneth and Gloria Copeland down here in my area! I saw the same story on Meyers and believe she fits the mold. If you ask any of them, they will tell you that they deserve what they have. Do the ones who give so much to the ministeries and get nothing in return deserve that? God loves unconditionally. Source loves each the same. None of WOF, prosperity gospel preachers deserve one penny more than anyone else.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148676728860411325noreply@blogger.com