Comments on: Show Me The Money!

By: Kahnie Gaston

Kahnie Gaston — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:42:00 +0000

I believe Pastor James Ryan made the correct choice not to take the money. Many people have given good examples as to why he should have taken it and not been so called blind to GOD’s offer, but what they fail to realize is there are no short cuts to following the rules of the Bible. You cannot pick and choose based on the situation- if gambling is stated to be a sin as it is in the Bible then it must not be accepted, period. He made the right choice and is a true follower of GOD. If he had not refused the money, like someone else said- we would not have known about this situation, but now that many people know I don’t doubt he will be offered money from people who have earned it not gambled to win it. It was his test and GOD shall reward him plenty… GOD Bless

By: ECG

ECG — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:45:35 +0000

I think the money for this organization needs to come from the church, and not from the gambling industry. If every Christian in the usa will give their tithe (10% or more) and offerings, every church in this country will have more than enough to do everithing they need to do and not depend on the world for doing Gods will. I think this is a test for a lukewarm church, beceause many people knowing where the money comes from, they are saying that they will aceept it. I stand with Pastor Ryan in his decision, and i believe when you honor God, God will honor you. Lighthouse mission will receive more than this.

By: Simone

Simone — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:34:09 +0000

Accept the money. Make a statement against gambling which includes something about God’s redemptive power. Redeem the money. By redeem the money, I mean, put it to good use. Hello people, isn’t that what God is about? Taking the bad and making it good so He can be glorified in it?

I’ve worked on boards and committees for non-profits and have spent a few years raising money for non-profits. You don’t turn your nose at money. Money means more services and more people can be reached. We should never be so prideful as to turn away money.

I would take a drug dealer’s money and have 100 people praying for that drug dealer to get saved and to stop dealing drugs. 1 shall put 1,000 to flight, 2 shall put 10,000 – what would 100 people praying for this person do? Take the money. Put it to good use. Pray them into the Kingdom.

By: mke

mke — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:12:41 +0000

for more on this…http://www.neueministry.com/2008/09/does-it-matter-where-the-money-comes-from/

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:51:37 +0000

I bet if we could wager how many folks agree or disagress we could start setting the over/under and parlay this into even a better conversation. I’m just saying!! Take the money and feed the poor , clothe the homeless and let God decide if someone did something nice for mankind. Lets get in the game and stop watching fromt he cheap seats.

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By: OCD-ism/Obsessive Christian Disorder

OCD-ism/Obsessive Christian Disorder — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:15:41 +0000

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By: Michele Helms

Michele Helms — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:31:02 +0000

My husband and I are in full time Christian service…we trust the Lord daily to give us what we need to share His good news. Many..many questions come up when I think about all of this…Does everyone who gives to our ministry get their money completely ethically…I don’t know and I do not want to be in the business of investigating where all the money comes from. Do some donors work for companies that support things we do not agree with..maybe?? I do not have time to look at the money trail…we want to lead others to Jesus! But then you have the flip side…if I knew that someone wanted to give us a donation and I knew that they cheated many out of money through unethical means..maybe giving eases their conscience a little..I do not think personally I could take the money. So where do we draw the line? I’m not sure but it definitely has me thinking!

By: centralcouples

centralcouples — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:15:03 +0000

I respect anyone who stands for their beliefs. As for me, I serve at a church in Vegas and God gives us money every weekend from the gambling industry. I do believe it all belongs to God anyway.

By: joe causey

joe causey — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:31:19 +0000

take it! no witty reply here. just take the cash!