.....But...there are good ones [pastors]. You just have to find them.
Applies to churches too. Give directly to your (hopefully good) church.
Actually I was referring to both. My church has a wonderful pastor and the people are just beautiful. I’ve never witnessed what I’m sure the early church was like before. No gossip. No slander or any of that. They truly love one another and care for each other. Some drive, literally, 2 or 3 hours each way to attend on Sundays. Others have moved here. One from across country, just to attend/join. You have no idea how blessed I am God led me here from the miserable pit I was living in. In the 4 months I’ve been going my life has changed so much it can be confusing at times. They tell me it’s OK. that’s normal stuff....