On any given Sunday, you’ll find churches packed with faithful Black believers—sing- ing, shouting, and sowing. But outside those church walls, many of those same believers are struggling to pay rent, keep the lights on, or put food on the table. Mean- while, some pastors are living lavishly—driving luxury cars, wearing designer suits, and living in gated communities. The question we need to ask is uncomfortable but necessary: Are we financing the gospel or just funding someone else’s lifestyle?

Historically, the Black church has been a source of strength—spiritually, politi- cally, and emotionally. It car- ried us through slavery, Jim Crow, and civil rights. But in today’s climate, some church- es have become more business than ministry. With million- dollar building campaigns, private j

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