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In reply to the discussion: The more I hate Trump, the more I also hate evangelicals. [View all]Kaleva
(40,319 posts)Many modern day evangelical leaders such as Falwell Jr, Pat Robertson, Joel Osteen and Bakker ignore the following:
" Mark 10:17-22New International Version (NIV)
The Rich and the Kingdom of God
17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. Good teacher, he asked, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
18 Why do you call me good? Jesus answered. No one is goodexcept God alone. 19 You know the commandments: You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.[a]
20 Teacher, he declared, all these I have kept since I was a boy.
21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack, he said. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.
22 At this the mans face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth."
None of the people I mentioned in the beginning are ever going to sell all that they have and give it to the poor. That makes them temple money changers. I have more respect for street preachers then these people I see on tv.