Before I speak on this topic, let me say I'm not opposed to megachurch pastors being blessed. These guys dedicate their lives to reaching people for Christ, so I feel they should be compensated. Besides, most of these megapastors don't take salaries from their ministry; their income comes from speaking engagements, investments, books, etc. Gone are the days where pastors had regular jobs and preached on Wednesdays & Sundays. Now...for the podcast: This podcast was fire. These brothers kept it all the way real because they touched on how mainstream ministry has become. It goes back to the 501c3 tax exempt status: Because ministry is tax exempt under 501c3, ministers don't have to pay taxes. With that comes goverment regulation: The government can tell pastors what & what not to preach. I've spoke on this before, but I'll say it again: If the church's 501c3 tax exempt status is stripped, you'll find out the true motives for many ministers; are they in ministry for the fame & fortune or for souls?
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