EDITOR, The Tribune
A few weeks ago while tuned into a radio talk show that was discussing the role of the church. It was not surprising to hear the many calls that came in lambasting pastors who they believe are fleecing their parishioners. What was surprising though is the few callers who came to the defence of their leaders. It is no secret that there are charlatans in the church. But they are the minority and should not be counted with the real men of God.
The Bible says by their fruits you shall know them. “Matthew 24:24. For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”Many of the callers complained about the way a lot of pastors were living large while their flocks were finding it hard to make ends meet. How they were living in mansions while their members lived in hovels. How these members are neglecting the needs of their family by contributing to their bishop’s extravagant lifestyle. We know that there are so-called men of the cloth who take advantage of the gullible and vulnerable, but as mentioned earlier they are the minority. Do not be distracted by them. Do not let them stop you from doing good. They will be dealt with accordingly in due time. Very few calls came in that were defending their pastors and it is sad because many pastors are more than just pastors to their people. They are mother and father. They are the sole benefactor to many of their members. You don’t see them making big ado’s about what they are doing because they are commanded by God to provide for the widows and orphans, the underprivileged and neglected. They are to love in action and not words.
So just because you do not see them on TV or read about them in the newspaper means they are not doing God’s work. “Matthew 6:4. So that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. “The next time you decide to beat up on pastors just take a look around, look closely and you will see the great work that the church is doing.
ANTHONY PRATT
Nassau
April 1, 2019
Comments
banker 5 years, 7 months ago
Why would god want your money? Why would god choose such an imperfect way to get his message across? Why do adult people with brains believe in such hogwash as bible stories? We would progress a lot further as a nation if we banned religion in all forms.
joeblow 5 years, 7 months ago
... but you can give you money to the stripper, numbers man or liquor merchant with a smile right? And yes those atheistic countries are paragons of virtue aren't they!
banker 5 years, 7 months ago
I have never bought numbers. I have never been in a Bahamian strip club (once went to a strip club with fellow students in university -- went for the free food. Ordered fish and chips. When I broke the crust of the fish batter, the supposed fish was gray. I ate it anyway -- starving student).
And when it comes to liquor, it is more powerful than grace to alleviate anxiety and sadness. Just saying.
Talking to imaginary friends and hoping they answer, is mental illness.
Sickened 5 years, 7 months ago
Religion was created to be a whip, used by ancient rulers and continued to be used today, mostly by greedy men and women. I have met very few people who truly believe in and follow their God, and even fewer who believe in Church.
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