WATCH! Shepherds Feeding Themselves? The Bible’s Warning About Greedy Leaders

I just recorded a short video that’s been on my heart for a while—and it’s not exactly a light topic.

The New Testament gives repeated, serious warnings about spiritual leaders who use the gospel for personal gain.

• Jude calls them “shepherds feeding themselves.”

• Paul warns about those who think “godliness is a means to financial gain.”

• He even says some are “peddling the word of God for profit.”

That’s strong language—and it should get our attention.

In the video, I talk about what this can look like today. It’s not always in obvious ways, but sometimes through subtle pressure, emotional appeals tied to giving, or even leveraging trust in a community for financial benefit.

To be clear, the issue isn’t that ministers are supported. Scripture affirms that.

The issue is when the way money is raised creates a built-in incentive to manipulate, pressure, or blur the line between spiritual authority and financial gain.

Jesus showed us a completely different model. He didn’t enrich Himself from His followers—He washed their feet. That’s the contrast.

Take a minute to watch the video and let me know your thoughts.