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I'm so torn with stuff like this.
On one hand, if he earned the money properly and takes care of the church, who's to determine what he doea with his money.
On the other hand, if you're a servant of the Lord, i can understand how people feel like you're obligated to put money into the community and maybe help people with bills. Although people will try to take advantage of that.
A popular pastor in my hometown was telling a story that made me respect him a lot more: he was car shopping with a deacon and he was looking at an accord. The deacon said 'you're a big time pastor, you need something like this' and took him too a 750 beamer. Pastor joe said 'how would i look, as a pastor, driving an $80,000 car and I've got church members that are struggling to pay their water bill'.
Agreed with you 100% on this. A well equipped vehicle in the $30K-$40K range would've served just as well.
Not sure if this is the same church or an affiliate but they're no stranger to controversy:
https://globalnews.ca/news/2174173/...ter-alleged-sexual-assaults-during-exorcisms/