Church has changed, some will argue for the better. I say for the worst!
ATM’s in Church…utterly ridiculous.
Greed and guilt are the rulers and the poor and needy are the prey. It’s not okay to have an ATM machine in the lobby of the church. They don’t only accept debit, but they accept credit too (which is money you DO NOT have). -shaking my head-
ATM machines in church are lures to the people that pay tithes in seek of God’s approval. They are swiping their card hoping for a connection with the false prophets that call themselves preachers, teachers, bishops and pastors. They preach for you to give your money in hopes of getting closer to Him, so the more money you give, the closer they allow you to sit in the pew. It’s like your being used and prostituted through the word of God. PREYED upon and not PRAYED for, but still in need of a PRAYER. -shaking my head-
I already know what people are going to say. Who carries cash or checks anymore? I agree with that statement because I don’t carry cash. But I know how to get cash before going to church IF I want to give money. I see ATM machines in the lobby of a church as a way to make people feel bad if they aren’t giving money or they have no money to give because their lights are off. Saying to them “no excuses, we take cash, debit and credit.” Soon you’re going to be able to use an EBT card.
It goes to saying--enough is enough. Churches and the pastors that run them are trying too hard to keep up with the Joneses and that’s not what church is about. Money, clothes, jewels, technology and cars are now the fabric of today’s church. Church is supposed to be a place of worship and if you want to give tithes to the church, it’s under your own discretion. Which means you don’t need an ATM machine in the lobby to “remind” you of that.
Pastors are banking off of the people that believe they are speaking the word to them. We have pastors living in million dollar homes, using the money that you took out of that ATM machine (that you probably didn’t have, but it lured you in) to buy Bentley coupes.
Church has become a Sunday morning party. “Let me get my money out the ATM before I get this drink of 'holy water.'" Where do we draw the line? If I go to church and I see a ATM machine, I’m walking out in the next breath.
I’m just saying…
First, the "holy water" comment...I choked. LOL. Second, I can only hope people see the bigger picture behind this post. Its not just about the ATM machine, its about the debt our people choose (or are coerced into) by many of our religious leaders. We've had this discussion last week, remember? While I understand I'm supposed to give to support my church...I will quickly give a pastor a side eye while he tells me what I'm supposed to give while he rocks his Hermes belt and gives home in his brand new Bentley. Meanwhile, BGE done turned off the lights on some of his congregation and there's no active and significant college fund for his members.
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