The Rick Warren interview was in perfect alignment with how I believe. He said,
"...about midway through last year, I stopped taking a salary from the church. I added up all that the church had paid me in the 24 years since I started the church, and I gave it all back. It was liberating..." KEY FOR FREEDOM: When we are serving God without being dependent on the "congregation" to provide for us we are free to hear from God and serve only Him and say what He wants us to say without the fear of "losing" anyone.
KEY FOR SECURITY: Pastor Warren also said, "...in spite of all the money coming in, we would not change our lifestyle one bit.. We made no major purchases." This brings security because the more you try to hide and seclude yourself the more people WANT to get at you. Just purchase a home that is safe and meets your needs and stay there. Purchase vehicles that are nice and reliable. Stay grounded in your mind. You give the media and IRS no reason to chase you. This brings peace and security. You live above reproach. Kathryn Kuhlman never moved from her original home. JC Penney tithed 90% of his income!
KEY FOR FUEL: Pastor Warren also said, "...we set up foundations to fund an initiative we call The Peace Plan to plant churches, equip leaders, assist the poor, care for the sick, and educate the next generation." This kind of forethought and giving causes fuel for you to exist and continue in what God has for you. It gives you even MORE fuel to do more for His kingdom because He can trust you. You can't out-give the One who owns it all. Give! He will take care of you!
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