Furthermore, the commercialisation of Christianity is as old as in Old Testament story of the prophet named " Balaam". Whenever Christ is not wholeheartedly honored, trusted and worship as Lord , you will get "Balaam and his tribemen " abounding and flourishing , especially in so called growing and mega Churches. Yes, there will be some token social works and missions and missionary supports but the majority of those poor in need but still giving church members will be certainly overlooked but the paid clergy class get rich. It is my experiences as a Christian and as an observer in my life time as a 60 over years Chtistian
I happened to be in the city yesterday for work and saw a new church being built. It looked like a Cabela's store. It is absolutely massive. I don't see why churches are making it a point to build enormous, prominent buildings. Why not use their excess money to help the homeless and neglected?
Balaam was afraid to curse the Hebrews, so he figured out a way to get them to curse themselves. In this case, the stumbling block was gentile women. Curious to if you are implying some behind the scenes shenanigans here, or if you were just highlighting the abuse of money in the church