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To: ConservativeDude

Yep. And if parents actually passed the faith down to their children, these "mega pastors" wouldn't be hauling in the money, selling their books and marketing programs, etc.

The proof is in the fruits. Where are the fruits?


28 posted on 11/22/2005 7:45:29 AM PST by TommyDale
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To: TommyDale

If you wrote a book, are you entitled to profits? Joel Osteen wrote "Your Best Life Now" and because of the royalties, he no longer accepts a salary from the Church he pastors which happens to be the largest in America (Lakewood in Houston). God wants to live life abundantly. That includes all Christians, not just congegration members. Writing books is something they do on their own time.So what if God blesses them with a num ber one best seller. If anything, they are preaching thru these books to millions.


31 posted on 11/22/2005 7:48:36 AM PST by nckerr (Army)
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To: TommyDale
The proof is in the fruits. Where are the fruits?

The fruit may not be apparent to the casual observer or through the sense knowledge eyes of most church goers. And may not even be apparent for years to come.

Don't be to quick to judge; even Mary and Joseph had people judging their apparent sin.

32 posted on 11/22/2005 7:50:34 AM PST by Eagle Eye (There ought to be a law against excess legislation.)
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