TD Jakes
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Well what can we say....? Not a thing. God hired him? Who are we to judge another man's servant? Fine clothes, mansion and cars? well...it is written that we not respect "he that cometh in with fine apparel (seating him at the front) and he which dresses humbly in the back"...doesn't say we should take off our fine apparel and hand it to the person next to us who is dressed poorly. If we are led of the spirit we do. If they ask for our coat, give em your coat also...but we are not told we should feel guilty for God showering us with abundance of blessings so long as we remember them that have not. Lazarus was rich..Jesus never frowned on Lazarus lifestyle, but shared in the joy of his good. Joseph became KING, and had poor brothers whom he helped by employing them in the palace and sending "portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared". Riches has it's place. When you see a rich preacher calculate how much each soul he has been leading toward glory is worth, then considerate is their leader really rich. Consider the value of each of their sheep whom they lead for the Christ, to prepare them to meet the Lord and walk pleasing in the sight of God in anticipation for eternity in heaven with God. Now think...What value is the Precious Blood of Christ, each drop and how much His life cost to save each and every one of us. PRICELESS.
There are no rich preachers. Billionaire Lovers of the Word of God who faithfully feed God's Flock are still poor while in this world, compared to the reward that waits for them in heaven.
PEACE.