This was my answer:
Many pastors are in ministry for fame & fortune. If most of their messages center around how to get blessed, that's a red flag. It's good to preach messages about how to be blessed, but pastors should be trying to help their congregation grow spiritually. Sometimes, pastors have to preach hard messages. It's important to know the Word for yourself because a lot of pastors will lead you astray. If the pastor's messages can't be backed up by the Bible, then you don't need to sit under that ministry. I feel for a lot of people who were taken advantage of by pastors, and I see why some people want nothing to do with the church.
