We live in a time when the line between ministry and business has become increasingly blurred. From lavish lifestyles to questionable financial practices, many ask, âIs this what Jesus intended when He called us to serve?â
An issue has raised eyebrows and sparked heated debates across congregations: the disturbing trend of so-called shepherds of the flock not serving in ministry for the right reasons.
Scripture warns us about the dangers of false teachers and unrepentant sin, emphasizing the importance of discernment and accountability within the body of Christ. Paul didnât shy away from naming false teachers like Hymenaeus and Alexander in 1 Timothy 1:20, warning that their actions were shipwrecking the faith of others. He also called out Hymenaeus and Philetus in 2 Timothy 2:17 for spreading false teachings like a âgangrene.â In 2 Timothy 4:14-15, Paul warned and informed the church of the harm Alexander the coppersmith had caused him.
Similarly, in 3 John 1:9-10, the apostle John publicly identified Diotrephes, a leader in the church who was talking âwicked nonsenseâ and loved putting himself first instead of others.
These biblical examples make it clear that calling out sin isnât about judgment or condemnation but about safeguarding the truth and protecting the spiritual integrity of Godâs people.
I once came across this headline: âFinancing a millionaire lifestyle: Pastors generate wealth from life, business coaching.â The article highlights Pastor Keith Craft as one of Americaâs wealthiest pastors. He charges an annual fee of $84,000 to participate in his Life Mastery Mastermind.
When you go to Pastor Craftâs Life Mastery website, it states in red, âBecome a Master of every area of your life.â His podcast lists him as a âthink coachâ and âleadership transformationalist.â
What exactly does a âthink coachâ do, and why should Christians be concerned that some pastors are doing this and making a load of money? For starters, the Bible does not emphasize positive thinking and visualization. Many âthink coachesâ emphasize suppressing or reducing negative emotions and experiences, which they say prevent a person from thinking and achieving positivity…
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