Servant of God or Greed? You be the judge


	Servant of God or Greed? You be the judge

Eaglewings

4-3-2007 9:28 PM

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greed, prosperity, rich, pastors, wealth

Eaglewings says:

No wonder the Gospel of Jesus Christ is much maligned around the world. We got so called preachers of God's word living greedy lifestyles while Jesus taught self denial and self sacrifice. Not much sacrificing going on here I do not think. Nevertheless Lord Jesus do come quickly.

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4-3-2007 11:43 PM

crdz9802

Eaglewings u got it right on the money.

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