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Originally Posted by Joie
Not just the rich and famous, do you have examples for more than modest spending in the ministry?
For example, as a minister or in the ministry, is it okay to drive a Jaguar, wear overly extravagant attire, etc?
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Joie,
With all due respect...I was in the ministry for 15 years and I think it a bit bigoted to think that others in your church should be allowed the luxury of such things but it should be denied ministry because of some irrational thought process that they should be poor and outwardly humble to be in ministry.
It brings back very bad memories of one of our board members [1980's] saying, "No minister worth his salt is worth more than $50,000.00 per year [poverty wages today]" spoke by a board member who made more than $50,000.00 as a factory worker with an 8th grade education.
Just touched on my nerve here. I think Preachers/Pastors should reflect the upper average of their congregants. If they can afford it...go for it!
Blessings, Rhoni