The world seems to know what the church's job is better than the church does. I regularly read how the church is supposed to feed the hungry and to clothe the naked and to house the homeless and to provide schools. Many churches do food pantries and have meals for anyone in need. This is not evil. This is just missing the point.
The modern church has only one reason to exist and that is to be salt and light in the earth. Our only excuse for existing is that we are a testimony to the world of Jesus Christ. We do that by preaching the gospel.
"And He said unto them, go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: in My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." Mark 16:17-18
No where in this message from the Lord is there any mention of food or clothing or housing.
One more thought. Winning souls is important, but so is healing the sick. Pastor Mitchell was obeying God by conducting salvation/healing crusades.
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