Re: “Why would anyone keep listening to these people?”
The blible tells us: Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders
To deceive, if possible, - EVEN the elect.
I have not only problems with Paula - but others televevangelist women who wear tons of makeup and jewelry, wigs,
And NEVER wear the same outfit twice.
THAT is called avarice (An inordinate desire for gaining and possessing wealth; greed) - It’s the same sin as gluttony - only a gluttony of materialism!
I find it very hard to receive their messages even though the speakers are great.
Oh definitely — she’s only a drop in the sea of apostasy. (Evangelicalism is all preaching some form of self ‘fulfillment’ gospel).
Using ministry to enhance one’s financial status is taking the Lord’s name in vain IMHO.