Comments on: Should a pastor ever own a private jet or a luxury yacht?

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:36:51 +0000

In reply to Gail Dowd. I’d like to forgive him and return to ministry.

By: Gail Dowd

Gail Dowd — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:50:59 +0000

In reply to Miguel.

Biblical research of Abraham wealth

https://biblearchaeology.org/research/patriarchal-era/2506-the-wealth-and-power-of-the-biblical-patriarchs

By: Christian

Christian — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:46:59 +0000

If this is about Christianity the answer is in Christ, as our lives are to be experienced in a manner that Christ is in us at all times.
It is one thing to “sin” in the moment as we are all human, and entirely another to live in sin, living in this wealth and prosperity is a sin.
Everything else is justification from the minds of man, not the Word.

By: Steve S

Steve S — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 22:03:33 +0000

Technically a “yacht” has nothing to so with the size of the vessel although many associate it with size and wealth.

What it refers to is it meets certain criteria specified by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). Smaller boats have a data placard stating the maximum number of people OR weight limit allowed on board. (IE: 6 people or 1,000 lbs). A yacht does not have these limits and it is up to the captain to decide the number of people that they will allow on board.

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:50:56 +0000

Great article. I like how you presented both extremes, fill in the pool or have a few jets.

The problem is deeper than just having money, most of these guys twist the gospel around to enrich themselves.

Here is a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulZNWooi8Zs

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:47:18 +0000

In reply to Brett L. Agree, Hybels wasn't really one of the name it and claim it guys. But he lead churches towards the attractional / seeker movements, and lead numerous churches away from the gospel. Apparently there was also an issue with money / fame / power.

By: Allison Rose

Allison Rose — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:03:09 +0000

In reply to Michael Frost. The quality of the yacht was excellent. Brand new and the nicest in the harbor. Beautiful!! It was a 50 plus foot Tiara named Blessing. He kept it in South Haven Michigan at the Muninipal Marina (north side) in slip 17. It had twin Caterpillar engines for propulsion.

By: Allison Rose

Allison Rose — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:44:38 +0000

In reply to Christina. And a very nice 50 plus foot Tiara yacht named Blessing which he kept in South Haven Michigan at the Municiplal Marina north side in slip 17. It has twin Caterpillar engines for propulsion.

By: jim

jim — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 12:58:45 +0000

In reply to Miguel. Write books make money all good. That ability is a blessing. How you Steward that blessing is what makes the difference. Bill has brought a lot of people to the Lord. But the stench of his arrogance it's been around that church for a long time. I am a Christian but frankly I don't care for Christians. Frankly the basis of Christianity I thought was forgiveness. But other people play it differently. May God have mercy on all of us.

By: Leo

Leo — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:50:57 +0000

In reply to Stacy McCaskill. Thank you Stacy well said