Selling the Gospel

I don't want to say these people are fakes with only the intention of getting money from the unsuspected, but Jesus did say there would be false prophets; so we must be on our guard. This is why we should know the word of God, so we can discern their message.

@neelia Was this offering voluntary or did they make you feel as though you "had" to contribute? Could they have been considering it a "love" offering? I have never heard of folks getting on a public bus and doing this. It is rather strange. I think that local churches should see to the financial needs of the preacher, however, I have a problem with the television preachers. Though, some are good, God fearing, Bible preaching people, a lot are seemingly in it for the money. I just find it hard to believe that God has told them to collect several million dollars for a luxury plane or gold plated steeple, or whatever else. I do have a couple favorite preachers that I enjoy watching, but they are constantly taking breaks to ask for money. I can follow the scriptures they discuss in my Bible. I think that when you are doing God's work, you should not be concerned with gold jewelry and fancy cars. If your heart is in the right place, then you trust God to take care of what you need. I think the church should pay secretaries if the church is a large one and requires regular office hours, but I don't think any other person in the church should be paid. I am the secretary for the little church that I attend, but it is small, so my duties are minimal and I do not accept any money offered. I do make up the program bulletins and print them at home. I use my own printer, paper, and ink. It is part of doing God's work, and He will make sure I am able to afford to do it. For me, personally, it would not feel right.

Hi neelia, There are many people who use religion to make a fast dollar, and some have become very rich while doing it. Bus companies should not allow this sort of thing to happen on their buses, and would not if more people complained. When I see an evangelist on TV, I can change the channel, but I'm stuck on the bus until I reach my destination, and I should not have to listen to this. I would much rather give money to a homeless man on the street. Religion was meant to help people, to be a comfort to the sick and the elderly, but it has become, in some cases, nothing but a money making racket and a disgrace. I think that religion as we know it has seen it's day. It is good to be spiritual, as it makes us aware of the needs of others, teaches compassion and better way of life. Religion must change or die, it is that simple. Blessings.

That is one of the reasons I quit going to these local churches and they really don't teach the truth about Gods word. They are one verse charlies with a begging bag! God didn't send out beggars. Just the opposite when the men that followed Jesus HE told them not to take a begging bag with them when they taught the word of The LORD.

The Apostle Paul was very much against selling the Gospel, he talked about it a lot in his letters, which people would know if they actually read them. But you can always tell when so-called "Christians" are using the Bible to sell stuff, God will deal with them when they die, and they'll have to answer to Him for that, because preachers are held accountable by God because they say they're speaking for Him.

one of the biggest scam ever. if you want to be rich.. i suggest you build a religion and use the bible to scare your people to give you money. that's why i don't have any religion right now. we don't know what's the true religion. every churches now just use religion as a front for money making scams.

Well don't ever get deceived! They can't use Christ for their own evil motive. We should not let our selves become willing victims of this false teachers. I never give money to these people. If Apostle Paul labored hard enough in preaching the gospel by working as tent-maker to provide for his own living, then this people if they really know the Bible should learn from Paul. I can't be cheated, I knew the fake from genuine Christianity and I hope people out there should also learn how to discern. Don't ever, ever give then any cent.

I think these events you're describing, about people entering inside buses and use religion topics to get some money, happens only in some countries. There are a lot of unemployed people that they search an income through this way. The best way to know the Gospels is them reading.