Then why does my Good and Honest Government want so much of my money? Is it to keep me from sinning? I didn’t think that all those upright politicians had so much virtue in them.
Who cares, as long as they can be platinum members. Incredible bragging rights among fellow church members, but bring it up in casual conversation. And tax deductible, thanks to overpaid politicians.
Long ago there was a TV Preacher named Reverend Ike. He would come out in a Rolls, fancy suit, and good looking babes. His pitch was, “God likes me. If you send me $100 I’ll pray that God will like you to. For an extra $50 I’ll send you this Rev. Ike prayer mat so you can pray to God to like you!” I can totally see him saying “Money is the root of all evil. Send me all your money and I’ll save you from sin.”
I hate these hypocritical, lying “televangelists”! But, at least if they are using the moron’s cash to build Crystal Cathedrals, they can’t send it to the Republican party.
That’s not the quote. What Jesus actually said was, “The LOVE of money is the root of all evil,” meaning greed. Money is perfectly fine, greed however is not.
Got to support the local Church and its running, expenses etc. However, I choose what charities that I wish to support and put the bulk of my charitable contributions there…..
My dad got an emergency service call one Sunday. A commercial grade paper shredder had jammed. A broadcast ministry’s church’s staff pulled out the checks and money and shredded everything else so there was no evidence of the financial volume flowing through that little building. That little building has had several generations of scandal failed churches reorganizing into another scandal failed church. They never succeeded in chasing out all of the rats.
Those guys sure do a lot of rooting around in the evil. I don’t know if you can still get it, but see “Marjoe” a documentary movie about a boy who had been forced into being a “trained seal” of an evangelist at an early age. At the age of 18, he returned to the evangelical circuit with an underground film crew. The discussions with other pastors are especially revealing. It’s all about the Benjamins.
1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all of evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
In my apartment building, we sometimes mistakenly get mail destined for the apartment building across the street. (And vice-versa, sometimes, I think; that book of cheques the bank once sent me that ended up emptying my account…) I sometimes walk them over, sometimes just write something like “Misdelivered—please deliver correctly” on them and pop them into a mailbox. A couple of times lately, there have been some misdirected mail, mistakenly delivered to me but addressed to someone across the street, from some televangelist—Kenneth Copeland and some other guy. I had to think hard over the ethics of the situation—would I really be doing a service to the real addressee by sending the mail on? (I ended up sending it on, but with misgivings.)
Best take on televangelists and the people they scam summed up by Mark Knopfler in “Ticket to Heaven”, IMO. Poignant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGhq_Tg5xwg&ab_channel=MarkKnopfler%27sWorld
(Cue the church organ music) Before we go children, remember Jesus, our Lord and Savior. It is through Him that you can get to Heaven. He be praised, and ye be saved! And I can help you to find Jesus. All it takes in penance… and a slight donation! Hallelujah!
dadthedawg over 3 years ago
That’s how to get rid of some of that…..evil money.
eastern.woods.metal over 3 years ago
I’m broke so I have none of that evil. So you probably don’t want me watching your show either
baddawg1989 over 3 years ago
Reminds me of a Martin Briley song from 1983’s One Night with a Stranger album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx_vI0hLDnE
oldpine52 over 3 years ago
Why do so many get that quote wrong? It is the love of money that is the root of all evil.
wldhrsy2luv over 3 years ago
Brother Billy Bob wants to remove all of the ‘evil’ from your life!
mkd_1218 over 3 years ago
Oldpine52 correctly cited 1 Timothy 6:10 “The love of money is the root of all evil.”
littlejohn Premium Member over 3 years ago
Then why does my Good and Honest Government want so much of my money? Is it to keep me from sinning? I didn’t think that all those upright politicians had so much virtue in them.
FrankErnesto over 3 years ago
Who cares, as long as they can be platinum members. Incredible bragging rights among fellow church members, but bring it up in casual conversation. And tax deductible, thanks to overpaid politicians.
chris_o42 over 3 years ago
Brother Billy Bob welcomes you to the Church of The Undivided Donation.
tripwire45 over 3 years ago
I can’t stand televangelists.
JudyHendrickson over 3 years ago
Spoken like a true hypocrite!!!!
rshive over 3 years ago
Roots produce weeds too.
samclemens over 3 years ago
Radix malorum est cupiditas.
Bruce1253 over 3 years ago
Long ago there was a TV Preacher named Reverend Ike. He would come out in a Rolls, fancy suit, and good looking babes. His pitch was, “God likes me. If you send me $100 I’ll pray that God will like you to. For an extra $50 I’ll send you this Rev. Ike prayer mat so you can pray to God to like you!” I can totally see him saying “Money is the root of all evil. Send me all your money and I’ll save you from sin.”
Diane Lee Premium Member over 3 years ago
I hate these hypocritical, lying “televangelists”! But, at least if they are using the moron’s cash to build Crystal Cathedrals, they can’t send it to the Republican party.
PoodleGroomer over 3 years ago
If you send enough money, Brother Billy Bob will have his staff print out your name with a labeler and stick it on the outside of his personal jet.
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
Why does God need money? Did he blow it all on GameStop shorts?
asmbeers over 3 years ago
That’s not the quote. What Jesus actually said was, “The LOVE of money is the root of all evil,” meaning greed. Money is perfectly fine, greed however is not.
rlaker22j over 3 years ago
from o brother where art thou, selling the word of God is a profitable business
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
Got to support the local Church and its running, expenses etc. However, I choose what charities that I wish to support and put the bulk of my charitable contributions there…..
paranormal over 3 years ago
They take your money out of the envelope and throw the prayer request in the garbage…
PoodleGroomer over 3 years ago
My dad got an emergency service call one Sunday. A commercial grade paper shredder had jammed. A broadcast ministry’s church’s staff pulled out the checks and money and shredded everything else so there was no evidence of the financial volume flowing through that little building. That little building has had several generations of scandal failed churches reorganizing into another scandal failed church. They never succeeded in chasing out all of the rats.
Saddenedby Premium Member over 3 years ago
isn’t it always an improper quote that gets the most use AND comments???
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Those guys sure do a lot of rooting around in the evil. I don’t know if you can still get it, but see “Marjoe” a documentary movie about a boy who had been forced into being a “trained seal” of an evangelist at an early age. At the age of 18, he returned to the evangelical circuit with an underground film crew. The discussions with other pastors are especially revealing. It’s all about the Benjamins.
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 3 years ago
The LOVE of Money is the root of all evil.
1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all of evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
dialfred over 3 years ago
Yes, “money is for a protection” but it is wisdom that preserves the life of the owner
cherns Premium Member over 3 years ago
In my apartment building, we sometimes mistakenly get mail destined for the apartment building across the street. (And vice-versa, sometimes, I think; that book of cheques the bank once sent me that ended up emptying my account…) I sometimes walk them over, sometimes just write something like “Misdelivered—please deliver correctly” on them and pop them into a mailbox. A couple of times lately, there have been some misdirected mail, mistakenly delivered to me but addressed to someone across the street, from some televangelist—Kenneth Copeland and some other guy. I had to think hard over the ethics of the situation—would I really be doing a service to the real addressee by sending the mail on? (I ended up sending it on, but with misgivings.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Perpetual_Exemption
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 3 years ago
Anybody tells you that money is the root of all evil doesn’t have any.
tee929 over 3 years ago
Dumpster’s next gig?
cosman over 3 years ago
i’m holding out for the ‘diamond-level’.
Snolep over 3 years ago
Best take on televangelists and the people they scam summed up by Mark Knopfler in “Ticket to Heaven”, IMO. Poignant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGhq_Tg5xwg&ab_channel=MarkKnopfler%27sWorld
l3i7l over 3 years ago
(Cue the church organ music) Before we go children, remember Jesus, our Lord and Savior. It is through Him that you can get to Heaven. He be praised, and ye be saved! And I can help you to find Jesus. All it takes in penance… and a slight donation! Hallelujah!
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
Evil is the root of all money!