Hello BJ,
A good post…something to ponder about:
"Through the ages the lavish wealth of religion that profess Christianity has disturbed many people. Popes, bishops, and other religious dignitaries have lived in splendor supported by their flocks, many of whom have existed in poverty. The situation has not changed in modern times." - Awake! October 22, 1988, p. 31. (see also Awake! October 22, 1982, p. 30) Far from it. But what is funny, those who are here pointing their fingers towards others, are not better themselves than the rest, (John 8:7)"
and also
"When professed Christian leaders adopt opulent life-styles, might it not make others wonder about their credentials as Christ's true followers?" Awake! October 22, 1988, p. 31".
And I do really like the quote:
"On the other hand, loyal servants, such as Adams Akuetteh, from Ghana, naively, spend four years while the Ghana Branch office was being constructed, every morning collecting stray nails. The project overseer, told him that his work was saving the Society money, Jehovah's money. With joy he recycled nails to sav'e money for Jehovah! (Awake! May 22, 1992, p. 31)"
Thanks, and agape J.C. MacHislopp