tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post233299410540534077..comments2024-03-27T11:13:34.520-05:00Comments on The Dunamis Word: Preachers, What Will You Do For A Soul?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-76350548268853395952012-02-18T21:52:37.876-06:002012-02-18T21:52:37.876-06:00Zeuwa,
Thank you for the commentary and question....Zeuwa,<br /><br />Thank you for the commentary and question. First everyone makes mistakes. Some are more willing to acknowledge their mistakes than others. Unfortunately, many ministers and ministries go through ebbs and flows in their lives and that effects their ministry demands. I think I've been pretty comprehensive in the article and I do have plenty of additional information, and could pinpoint an exact order of events and conversation but I choose to show mercy... actually more mercy than I was shown and than our church was given. <br /><br />Those who read and have read knew and know their role and cannot offer proof contrary to my assertions. <br /><br />So what do we do? Proceed in love and pray for restoration. That's all I can do and gladly so. No matter who anyone is, they should never think, even for a split second, that God cannot get done what he wants done without them. He is a big God, and he uses sometimes little people to do great big things. <br /><br />Hope that satisfies your interest. What country are you writing from? <br /><br />Blessed!District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-83784587363182883692012-02-18T21:08:26.237-06:002012-02-18T21:08:26.237-06:00Hello Sir,
Please could you clarify this comment ...Hello Sir,<br /><br />Please could you clarify this comment for me? <br /><br />"Thanks for the 411 and I wouldn't be surprised. For some all one has to do is show interest in $$$ and the "spirit" is right...and unfortunately that works both ways..."<br /><br />Does that refer to G. Craige Lewis?<br /><br />I would be surprised if it does, because i remember listening to a very enlightening podcast that you both collaborated, and i assume that you both work similarly in ministry and both have a heart for God's people.<br /><br />Has there been some sort of parting of ways between yourselves? And what would have caused this?<br /><br />Or perhaps i have just misunderstood the comments?<br /><br />- Zeuwa NwanaZezinho Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685410398057399479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-50005387900464659432010-01-22T15:32:40.498-06:002010-01-22T15:32:40.498-06:00It seems that G.craige was an admirer of Dr. Price...It seems that G.craige was an admirer of Dr. Price from a long time back after being exposed to him through his father. He enjoyed his preaching style and his ministry. <br /><br />Seems that the whole point was to simply discuss Jr's reversion away from holy hip hop and G's steadfastness and unwaivering message that has helped him do so...Yes, it seems that he G.Craige is a supporter of that ministry.District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-50672023166500639602010-01-22T14:54:26.020-06:002010-01-22T14:54:26.020-06:00Min. Terry,
Thanks for the 411 and I wouldn't...Min. Terry,<br /><br />Thanks for the 411 and I wouldn't be surprised. For some all one has to do is show interest in $$$ and the "spirit" is right...and unfortunately that works both ways...I'll listen and give an honest assessment. <br /><br />Thanks again!District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-30914443496689791402010-01-22T14:22:55.399-06:002010-01-22T14:22:55.399-06:00Good Bless you Pastor Burnett,
I am a constant r...Good Bless you Pastor Burnett, <br /><br />I am a constant reader of your blog and as I have state previously, you are one of only a few Pastors or even preachers in our COGIC Donomination willing to take a stand on real issues facing the body of Christ. The reason for this post is to make you aware of a podcast that was done by G. Craig Lewis with Fred Price Jr., new pastor of Crenshaw Christian Center and son of Word of Faith pioneer and heretic Fredrick KC Price. After listening to the interview, In my opinion and I could be reading into this wrong but G. Craig comes across as a supporter of this particular ministry and doctrine. I am providing you with the link of the podcast for you to listen for yourself.<br />http://gcraige.podbean.com/<br /><br /> <br /><br />Blessing,<br /><br />Minister TerryMin. Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06925564459321929310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-70860758862939618892009-11-23T00:43:20.873-06:002009-11-23T00:43:20.873-06:00Thank you :D This is, IMO, another of the place...Thank you :D This is, IMO, another of the places where the rubber of theory truly hits the road of practicality.<br /><br />And, though you didn't respond directly the implications of your post make your answer clear. You sir have earned my respect (bows) :DNightmarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00981755003761501997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-27977079006601372542009-11-22T18:03:40.507-06:002009-11-22T18:03:40.507-06:00Noightmare,
You said: If you could and had to dam...Noightmare,<br /><br />You said:<i> If you could and had to damn yourself to hell for eternity in order to save just one person's soul, just one, would you?</i><br /><br />Now THAT WAS DEEEEEP! But you know what, and someone may think the worse of me, but I believe you're RIGHT!<br /><br />I am sickened by these that only wanna do ministry in conforts and luxuries and are not willing to put their hands or physical presence on real issues.<br /><br />This is a challenge Nightmare and it's irrespective of the religious persons belief or dogma...so you get no argument from me on this one.District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-22797425273740850572009-11-22T08:39:18.144-06:002009-11-22T08:39:18.144-06:00Finally got around to reading this one, and I must...Finally got around to reading this one, and I must say there is one question I would ask to any minister (or any Christian for that matter). That is - <b>If you could and had to damn yourself to hell for eternity in order to save just one person's soul, just one, would you?</b><br /><br />If the answer is yes, then we're on the same page and the person asked has my respect. <br /><br />If the answer is no however, I can't honestly say anything else to that person but shut up and get out of the ministry (or forget about your religion). <br /><br />I guess it's cause of the later that I've never actually asked this question til now...Nightmarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00981755003761501997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-61456569205464747772009-11-21T04:22:36.776-06:002009-11-21T04:22:36.776-06:00As I look back, I'm glad I did this post and h...As I look back, I'm glad I did this post and hope and pray that it effects somebody's life positively. Thank God!District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-26792711783265995362009-07-07T18:10:17.046-05:002009-07-07T18:10:17.046-05:00It's a shame that Michael Jackson was willing ...It's a shame that Michael Jackson was willing to do more to help people than many preachers...<br /><br />As I watched his memorial service, I noticed that he set a record for giving to charitable organizations, and left a good trail of causes and individuals to which he lent his time, talents and resources. I know 1 Cor. "if I give all and have not charity etc...Some of these preachers use that as a religious sounding excuse to self serving and inaction on their behalf. <br /><br />If you have charity, you'll give of yourself and resource etc... Ministers such as the one referenced in this article are only self-servers with a gimmick...the gimmick is to sound like they're on the mission field when it truth all they want is another DVD sale, attention and popularity. <br /><br />I hope the eyes of the religious fungdamentalist comes open before they are crushed by the righteousness of God, because he'll clean every corner of his church...not just the E. Longs and C. Dollars, God will place EVERYONE in order.<br /><br />Thank God for allowing me to humble myself under his hand...I'll take the shame if it helps somebody along the way.District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-19285033426861315872009-06-08T23:43:03.620-05:002009-06-08T23:43:03.620-05:00EnochWalked,
All I can say is AMEN, AMEN, and AME...EnochWalked,<br /><br />All I can say is AMEN, AMEN, and AMEN again!<br /><br />That was a word for real. Now this person did it all brother...caled me names made inferences that weren't nice in the least. And you know what, I THANK GOD, that the Lord revealed the heart...do you know that a Judas like that could have at least attempted to destroy everything that God is doing for HIS people through this ministry?<br /><br />What do they say, "Just in case ya didn't know...now ya know!" i know now. <br /><br />I served under an old bishop some years ago. He used to say 3 things I'll never forget, 1- "everything shine, ain't silver", 2- "everything glitter, ain't gold", and 3- "every shut eye, ain't sleep"<br /><br />Sometimes people think that silence is ignorance. In this case I knew I was dealing with someone who lost sight of God's mission after I booked the best most reasonable price flight that could be found, paid for it and sent the tickets and the response was that "I don't fly (that airlines)" Then, check this out,...y'u-know why? <b>because he can't UPGRADE to FIRST CLASS because all his travel miles are with another carrier???</b> I suppose also in first class they let you transport more material for free, so he could sell more product...<br /><br />What is that??? I'll tell you...it's SINFUL and ridiculous. those are the actions of a celebrity who only wants to perform their show...I don't need any showmen hanging out with me...we only want real servants of God. true servants make mistakes, but they don't seek to make gain off of the people of God. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks brother and please may all encouragements be recriprocated, in Jesus name!District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-15092484286730880482009-06-08T19:28:34.088-05:002009-06-08T19:28:34.088-05:00Praise the LORD!
Pastor Burnett, I have learned t...Praise the LORD!<br /><br />Pastor Burnett, I have learned the hard way from bumps and bruises, being offended, being stood up, being used, given my last dollar, going all the way, keeping my word or obligation when it cost me personally to keep my word, preached as if it was my last day on earth and did not get an offering, and so on and so on. The main problem with many, many brothers and sisters in the Body of CHRIST today. I am talking about the called out ones, the eclesia, the 5 fold, etc. etc. We forget WHO we are really serving. We forget WHO we WILL give an account to one judgement day. The LORD JESUS had to deal with this in HIS day. I call this the carnal spirit of competition and the me, myself, and I idol. This spirit affected the original apostles. Remember when they argued amongst themselves who would be the greatest and the GREATEST was in their midst. But notice that JESUS never went there with them to appease their egos but HE got straight to the heart of the matter and said he who is greatest among you let him be your servant and the first shall be last and the last shall be first. Many christian leaders have gotten off focus, and have gotten on themselves...the me, myself, and I idol! Remember the rich man that had much, and wanted to continue to build more barns for his riches. The man forgot WHOSE KINGdom he belonged to! We should always approach ministry, opportunities, etc. with the mindset WHOSE KINGdom are we building? GOD's or man's(individually and corporately)<br /><br />Man of GOD, I could preach all night about this topic. Hallelujah!<br /><br />Pastor Burnett, You be encouraged! GOD had to reveal this person's heart to you. Brother, I have learned who my true friends are when I am down. But when I am up...you know the rest of picture!<br /><br />I pray that your ministry associate did not burn bridges because...pride cometh before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 He may have to come to you for prayer or a need. We never know what the future holds, we only see prophetically in part! Amen. I use to be a Mr. Know it all. I have many stripes on my back to attest that saints need each other. Brother, I have learned to NOT LOOK DOWN ON ANYBODY! ANYBODY! That includes the sinner and the lost! Because just as John the Baptist said, GOD can take a stony rock and turn it into a son of GOD!EnochWalkednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-42310881117104500382009-06-08T15:09:58.005-05:002009-06-08T15:09:58.005-05:00Shafarr,
THANK YOU my friend for that encourageme...Shafarr,<br /><br />THANK YOU my friend for that encouragement. I am really blessed by your recounting. Y'u-know what, I really wasn't thinking about any of that but that's how I live 4-real. <br /><br />My honest feeling is that EVERY CHILD OF GOD is valuable in whatever the Lord has called them into. no matter how people attach significance to certain positions and titles...you lifting up the standard there on college campus is EXACTLY what we need and you are VALUABLE beyond what we know. <br /><br />I believe this was a call for me to get back to spreading this message of the real ministry...real ministry doesn't begin with a microphone and real ministry is challenging and often you're in difficult situations BUT that real ministry. I find that some of these guys know NOTHING about that...<br /><br />Whatever we do, we do it unto the glory of the LORD!<br /><br />Thank you so much and God bless.District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-31364378191862838512009-06-08T13:48:27.704-05:002009-06-08T13:48:27.704-05:00Hi,pastor Burnett I read your post and I am shocke...Hi,pastor Burnett I read your post and I am shocked to see how someone you trusted and knew in the ministry would do this to God and the people of God who need to be blessed in the ministry and Church. Every thing you said is true concerning what God's love for people and how the Church is fashioning itself like the world for money, the scriptures you used were powerful which makes me read the Bible more careful knowing how in pertains to every situation in life and how we as saints need to know the word. I talked to you once ovwer the internet about predestination and double predestination. We talked about issues that the Church needs to know about for the edification of the saints. Then you decided to help me in finding a new Church home because a lot of the preaching these days are milk washy no good, no truth preachin convicting sermons top get the saints of God to live right. You did not even know me and you e-mailed me back when ever you could. This little bit showed me that you really cared about souls and loved Jesus dispite knowing me so little. I thank you for that you are a real brother in Christ. Hope to keep in touch and in ministry together.Shafarr Savoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175549031565095627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-34203809612119070262009-06-07T16:17:44.540-05:002009-06-07T16:17:44.540-05:00Pt 2
I believe Paul was confronted with the same ...Pt 2<br /><br />I believe Paul was confronted with the same set of trials...What did HE do? He made TENTS while he was there on the mission so as not to be a burden to the Saints. He never questioned the Lord's leading no matter what he endured. Now before I become a burden, assuming that the church resource automatically beliongs to ME, I should at least contribute something more than just lip service...even then I'm not entitled to handle things like I want to simply because "I'm special with God"<br /><br /><br />So I understand your commentary, and I've responded with much extra, but like I said the interchange or (exchange) was witnessed thoroughly so the personal issues was not the object of the post even though many of those issues seem to have run parrallel to the church issues. I thought that was very unfortunate also.<br /><br /><br />All I can say is that there is NOTHING hidden but what shall be revealed. It was PLAIN to me that the Lord was saying that I had to know these "heart felt" thoughts and issues before I invested any more time or resource. I don't want to vicariously promote the ungodly treatment or abuse of the church. I believe that is vitally important. <br /> <br /><br />Thanks Brother Dixon. God bless.District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-15893649894278344642009-06-07T16:17:15.447-05:002009-06-07T16:17:15.447-05:00Bro Dixon,
Unfortunately brother, I wasn't ex...Bro Dixon,<br /><br />Unfortunately brother, I wasn't expecting any "contention" so to speak. it was the last thing I had on my mind, but the prior email to this one was an all out personal attack on me. Thankfully, I have witnesses who spoke for my character and this is documented. <br /><br /><br />As I told Oregonsistah, that was one element but NOT the element I focused on here. I'll take the personal attacks etc, and readily admit my wrong, and correct my mistakes as the intention to do evil simply did not neither does it exist.<br /><br /><br />What incensed me, and still yet does, is the lack of value for the people of God. Let's be hypothetical for a minute: You and I can disagree all day, that's ok, we're grown and we'll move on, BUT when you display a less than honor or value for the people of God and HIS church, I am highly offended...Why? Because I hold the people of God and the church in high esteem. That's the type of ministry associates I want to have and THOUGHT that were in my circle, other with a like mind on those issues. So I WASN'T prepared to find out otherwise. <br /><br /><br />The critic says how is it that you "esteem" the church? You talk about the wrong or the negative...Well in my opinion that's one element of exactly how. I get no pleasure of seeing the church used and abused by imbalance or just plain ole sinners. That's the line in the sand. to me that's worth the embarassment. <br /><br />Who wants to tell the worl that they "bounced a check"???Not ME! but the CHURCH is more important than me, and if these are practices that are common in the body (ministers having a high and almost idolatrous expectation of benefiits from the church) It needs to be addressed immediately. <br /><br /><br />Now, maybe I temper this with my experiences too much. I have written a book regarding this issue and more addressing the imbalances of thise sort of thing and YES, I will sell and give away copies to bless the people of God and trust that the work will be a benefit to his church. <br /> <br /><br />Let me draw another contrast for a minute: I've worked for a multi-billion dollar corporation before. They used to fly me from place to place for training routines etc. I was given an expense account WITH LIMITATIONS. Those limitations would not allow me to abuse or use the company for certain types of expenditures. If I spent more than the expense or needed something that wasn't covered, I paid for it myself. We abided by those rules out of respect for the company and because we wanted to make sure that the higher-ups knew that we were responsible. What about those of us who serve the church? <br /><br /><br />I'm certainly not asking you or anyone to take sides or fill in the missing pieces. If I shared from beginning to end actual content you would cry and wouldn't believe your eyes. I certainly didn't believe mine, so the point is not to expose what may be a character flaw of any individual. The point is to consider that the church is more important than that no matter what preacher, deacon, or friend of the church may require or set forth. <br /><br /><br />Question...What makes a preacher assume that (regardless of the church size) that he/she is unlimited in what they should expect or require?...That's what I find ridiculous.<br /><br /><br />From a theological standpoint, when a person equates material ability to the leading of God, as a preacher I unreservingly say they have NO CONCEPT of what true ministry is about...<br /><br />Here's another consideration, If We're on a mission trip to Western Africa, 'supposedly' sent by the Lord, and the church there can't afford a certain type of vehicle or we can't fly a certain airlines or we can't carry the "product" that we were expecting to sell...you mean to tell me that those things add up to the VOICE OF THE LORD, telling us we shouldn't go???<br /><br />That is BOGUS, childish and silly. that isn't the thought process of a biblically centered minister. Either the Lord sends you or he doesn't. <br /><br />see Pt. 2District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-20140010543186259022009-06-07T15:33:40.026-05:002009-06-07T15:33:40.026-05:00Oregonsistah,
"My question to you is that di...Oregonsistah,<br /><br /><i>"My question to you is that did you know the person in the first scenario or did you have any "inkling" of what type of person or character he had"</i><br /><br />Sistah, I had heard with my own ears, this person preach against the type of thing that he required. I FAILED to do my homework because I let my guard down so far as that type of thing was concerned. Once again, another error on my part. I had no reason to believe based on previou socnversations and all that his view and my view of certain aspects of handling God's people were so diverse.<br /><br />As I saw this develop which was certainly BEFORE any checks were written, I committed to pray and approach this as just another "issue" which godly love could cover and wait for the opportune time to discuss...it went to a COMPLETE different level after the check part of which I understand BUT, what you read was only a "slither" of the persons overall viewpoint, which he expressed without reservation. <br /><br />So no, I had no "inkling" although from the flight booking, which we jumped through hurdles to do at an economic and fair rate, there were issues. <br /><br />This leads to another fundamental issue for me, when a person cares less about what the church has to do to experience finacially, there's a problem. It would be a problem for me even if we had a 40,000 member church. The economy of the church is not to be wasted no matter what size the congregation is. I thought this gentleman was dedicated to that premise also.District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-68290364633261799752009-06-07T03:15:09.826-05:002009-06-07T03:15:09.826-05:00Pastor Burnett,
From the posting, I am aware of t...Pastor Burnett,<br /><br />From the posting, I am aware of the minister you are referring to. So in keeping things discreet, I think this particular posting fails. From your expressed intention that's not on purpose, but I think anyone with good sense can identify who you are referring to. <br /><br />I would be careful about that, not in a touch not my anointed type thing, but that if your goal is to address an issue, I believe it should not ring in such a personally contentious manner. I don't get much spiritual edification from that. But this is your blog, so do what you believe is what you've been led to do.<br /><br />I do find the posting informative in some respects to abusing ministry for personal gain. We seem to have many seeking the stage and not the souls. That's a major hindrance to discipleship and soul-winning. B/c no one trusts the preacher anymore they don't want to be saved, or once saved be under leadership. Especially if they think the preacher's a crook out to line his pocket. Too many have been burnt.<br /><br />But not so informative with the personal situation that seems to have been the impetus for the post. It seems a bit one-sided. I can't take what's been offered, couple it with my outside understanding of the situation from what I observed in person, and reconcile the two. It comes down to taking your word against his which I don't have in full. But I guess for the sake of keeping identity under wraps, maybe you can't post more. <br /><br />And therein lies the problem. I can't make a fair assessment on the two parties with what I've been given. <br /><br />Was everything done to rectify the situation on both parties' part excluding the finances? Again, it seems as if something is missing from the story for me to assess. <br /><br />God Bless, and Stay Prayerful!<br />Bro Dixonproverbs28ninenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-13585409245349952282009-06-06T23:34:45.309-05:002009-06-06T23:34:45.309-05:00Pastor Burnett: My question to you is that did yo...Pastor Burnett: My question to you is that did you know the person in the first scenario or did you have any "inkling" of what type of person or character he had...The thing that got me is that he had to "pay for his upgrade"....oregonsistahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733679811226767467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-12298901267195074112009-06-05T16:16:17.802-05:002009-06-05T16:16:17.802-05:00Saint James,
man, I couldn't have said that b...Saint James,<br /><br />man, I couldn't have said that better myself. You're on point 4- real. <br /><br />What makes it even worse is that this person dogmatically criticizes Jakes and others for not allowing free access to certain parts of their websites, while at the same time he presents a ridiculous set of contract expectations for his appearance. <br /><br />That backdrop is also that many of them feel special because they are on the stage...haven't learned that God exalts AND he abases. Some folk just not in the right city as they couldn't work their ministry in modest circumstances, but even in that ONLY God is in control. <br /><br />I'm like you my brother, if we're gonna preach "trust God" we oughta trust him some time...i agree too, Paul would cast these devils OUT of the church, I bet they'd humble themselves then-LOL<br /><br />I als found out why this was so important to me...A few years ago I wrote abook on this called "Ministering Effectively", my editor is editing it right now, but I'm going to be adding another revision because this sort of thing can't be looked at too indepthly in my opinion. I personally would like to see the church and church practice revert back to the people of God.<br /><br />Thanks preacher, be blessed.District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-11497843299101889002009-06-05T13:38:35.306-05:002009-06-05T13:38:35.306-05:00Unfortunately, this has become status quo. In our...Unfortunately, this has become status quo. In our church's infancy we attempted to get a very popular female minister (not Juanita) to come to minister to the women in our church. She had been on televsion for years. Our women's ministry had taken a full busload to see her in Washington, DC. My wife approached the woman personally and asked her about coming. "Oh, I've never been to Boston; I can feel the LORD calling me to come there!" Well, the women were excited and began to plan on the "event". The paperwork that was sent to us was a complete turnoff. There needed to be a guaranteed number of people in attendance and the ammeneties that should accompany her stay made us decide not to have this well known woman. We went ahead with local people and the LORD blessed the meeting with his presence. Lesson learned.<br />I have not taken an honorarium for going to preach at a church for the past 5 years. I have made the decision that if I am going to be a blessings I am not going to take a blessing (so to speak). The LORD has met all my needs since I made that commitment. I don't have to worry about anything but the message that the LORD has given to me. If it costs me nothing why on earth should I charge them other than for my expenses to come. I understand the honorarium thing but it has been taken waaaayyyyy too far. My denomination has invited people who insist that they take their OWN offering. Why?<br /><br />Can you imagine after Paul's vision of the Macedonian saying "come on over to help us" he says; "Yes sbut first let me send you my contract. Please make sure the chariot you send for me is big enough for some scrolls I wish to sell."saint jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592990540784692887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357475346759651140.post-88716536608493364942009-06-03T22:01:55.015-05:002009-06-03T22:01:55.015-05:00Now I hope noone gets the impression that we shoul...Now I hope noone gets the impression that we should bounce checks or do potentially unlawful things for souls-LOL That's really not the point of the article and that is certainly NOT ENDORSED. <br /><br /><br />We must remember first and foremost that the CHURCH belongs to God and not us.<br /><br /><br />Also, some will invariably ask, to whom am I referring? What's the preacher's name that sent the email? That's not important for now. If I am led to reveal it, I will. There's no blessing in sensationalism just to be sensational, at least that's my opinion at the moment. <br /><br />God bless.District Supt. Harvey Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15315686602819371111noreply@blogger.com