This is a continuation of my 7/29 topic titled Charging For The Gospel. Ministry is a business, it takes money to reach the lost. However, in Jesus day he walked everywhere ministering to the hurting, healing the sick, etc. He wasn't paid to come preach the gospel because he did what he did out of love for people, same with his followers. While times are different, believers should have the same love for people as Jesus. It's not supposed to be about money to bring God's word to people. Ministers talk about blessing others; what better way than to do things for them? Help them out. Example: Joyce Meyer. She does a women's conference every year to save souls and bring people to the Lord, but she has several speakers, singers and I'm not sure what else, but you have to buy tickets. Why aren't people genuinely trying to minister and save souls without money involved? I don't think ministry was designed to be conducted this way.
Most big-time mega pastors don't take a salary, so they make their money through writing books, speaking engagements to places that want to bless them financially, and real estate investments, among other things. I think you can have a heart for souls with money being involved. The problem lies in becoming money focused.
