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A Challenge to Examine the Facts
In an effort to spark a more informed and nuanced discussion, I’m sharing my thoughts on the matter. Whether you agree or disagree, the facts I present are grounded in the sacred texts themselves. My goal is not to provoke or offend, but to encourage readers to think critically about their faith, leaders and its teachings. BE CAREFUL BECAUSE THE WISDOM YOU SEEK MIGHT CAUSE YOU TO NOT FIT THROUGH THE KINGDOM DOOR. 

Let’s work together to create a more honest and transparent dialogue about true religion and spirituality. We already have the guide.

 The Word of God is a sword, piercing through pretense to expose the heart (Hebrews 4:12). Yet today, the sacred office of ministry—a calling meant to shepherd souls toward eternity—has become a battleground of ambition, greed, and fraud. The Bible’s stark qualifications for spiritual leaders are not suggestions; they are divine mandates. So why do countless individuals enroll in seminaries, ordain themselves, or commandeer pulpits and airwaves with no evidence of a holy calling? Why do “TV evangelists” flaunt private jets and mansions while dismissing the poor as afterthoughts? The answer lies in humanity’s oldest sins: pride, lust for power, and the idolatry of wealth. And Scripture warns that such impostors will face a judgment far fiercer than public scrutiny (Matthew 7:21–23).

 I. The Biblical Standard: A Calling, Not a Career                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               God’s criteria for ministry are unyielding. Leaders must be “above reproach, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money” (1 Timothy 3:2–3). Their lives must mirror Christ’s humility, marked by sacrificial love (John 13:14–15) and a hunger for righteousness (Matthew 5:6). A true calling is not self-declared; it is confirmed by the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:2), affirmed by spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22–23), and validated by the church (1 Timothy 4:14). Yet seminaries and ordination boards often prioritize academic degrees over godly character, producing graduates skilled in Greek exegesis but devoid of brokenness, repentance, or love for the lost. This system has birthed a generation of professionals, not prophets—careerists who treat ministry as a path to influence, not a cross to carry (Luke 9:23). They preach grace but exploit it, turning God’s house into a “den of robbers” (Mark 11:17).

II. The Rise of Wolves in Shepherd’s Clothing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Television and Social media have amplified the crisis. Charismatic figures, draped in designer suits, peddle a “prosperity gospel” that mocks Christ’s command to “sell your possessions and give to the poor” (Luke 12:33). They demand tithes to fund private jets while quoting Malachi 3:10—twisting Scripture to enrich themselves. Their mansions, luxury cars, and disdain for the marginalized expose their hearts: They worship Mammon, not God,  (Matthew 6:24).

Jesus reserved His harshest rebukes for such hypocrisy: “                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup… but inside you are full of greed and self-indulgence” (Matthew 23:25–26). These modern-day Pharisees claim divine authority but reject divine ethics. They cannot love both wealth and the widow (James 1:27). Their lifestyles betray their unbelief—for if they truly feared God, they would tremble at exploiting His flock (Hebrews 10:31).

 III. Why Institutions and Audiences Tolerate the Fraud                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The fault lies not only with false teachers but with systems and societies that enable them:                                                                                                                                                   Seminaries: Some prioritize tuition dollars over discernment, graduating students who see ministry as a stable job, not a holy vocation.                                                                                                                 Congregations: Many crave entertainment over conviction, elevating charisma over character (2 Timothy 4:3–4). They ignore red flags, dazzled by charm or promises of blessings.

Culture: Celebrity worship infects the church. Followers defend corrupt leaders, conflating criticism with “attacking God’s anointed.”forgetting even David repented when confronted (2 Samuel 12:13). Meanwhile, the poor remain hungry, the oppressed ignored, and the Gospel diluted. How can a preacher claim to love God yet hate justice (Micah 6:8)? How can they bless the rich and dismiss the needy, when Christ said, “Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40)?

 IV. Few Will Enter: God’s Foreknowledge and Human Evil. Yes, God knew. Before time began, He foresaw the wolves (Acts 20:29), the greed, and the tainted altars. His warning enter through the narrow gate small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13–14)—is both a lament and a indictment. The existence of false prophets tests the church’s discernment (Deuteronomy 13:3), separating the wheat from the chaff. But God’s foreknowledge does not excuse human sin. Those who exploit His name for profit or fame will face a reckoning: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven”. (Matthew 7:21). Their miracles, crowds, and donations will mean nothing if their hearts are estranged from Him (Matthew 7:22–23).

 V. The Antidote: Revival of Discernment and Courage** The church must awaken.

1. Test Every Spirit: “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” (1 John 4:1). Demand transparency in finances, accountability in leadership, and fruit in action.

2. Elevate Servants, Not Celebrities: Celebrate pastors who labor in obscurity, visit prisons, help the less fortune, and live modestly. Reject leaders who flee from suffering (John 10:12–13).                                                                 3. Repent of Complicity: Stop funding false teachers. Turn off the TV preachers who distort truth. Give to ministries that clothe the naked and feed the hungry (Isaiah 58:6–7). 

 Conclusion: The Cross or the Crowd?

Christ’s true ministers are known not by their platforms, but by their scars. They weep over sin, plead for revival, and share their bread with the broken. They fear God, not trends.                                                       To those entering ministry: Count the cost (Luke 14:28). If you seek comfort, leave now the road is narrow, the cross is heavy, and the reward is not of this world.                                                                           To The wolves: Repent. The God you claim to serve sees your hidden mansions and silent oppression of the poor. His justice delays, but it does not sleep (2 Peter 2:3). And to the weary faithful: Take heart. The gates of hell will not prevail (Matthew 16:18). For every false prophet, there is an Elijah in the wilderness, a Paul in chains, a Corrie ten Boom in the prison cell. They are the remnant—the few who walk the narrow road—and their reward is eternal. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord. Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers! Matthew 7:22–23The Choice is Yours
Now that you’ve been presented with the truth, it’s time to reflect on your own place in the world. Where do you stand? The decision is yours alone.Gen Z and Millennials.

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