Jul 04 2008
What would Jesus fly?
[World]
Billionaire Warren Buffet became one of the richest men in the world by knowing what adds value to a corporation and what does not. And one of the things that does not, he has argued for years, is a corporate jet: They’re a luxury in almost every case and a necessity for only a few. He often railed against them in the annual reports of his company, Berkshire Hathaway, and elsewhere.
That’s why, when Berkshire Hathaway finally bought a corporate jet in 1989, he somewhat ashamedly called it “The Indefensible.”
But try telling that to Fred Price, Creflo Dollar, Jesse Duplantis, Benny Hinn, or Kenneth Copeland. Their organizations are among more than 30 churches and Christian ministries with luxury jets (see sidebar), according to a WORLD investigation. And according to Ole Anthony of the Trinity Foundation, a Dallas-based ministry watchdog, ownership and use of luxury jets is one of the surest indicators that donor money is not being used for ministry purposes.
Read more here.
[From me]
First, I don’t like most of the teachings of most of these ministries. But, I can’t say they don’t need corporate jets. I don’t fly a lot anymore but since 9/11 you waste most of your trip in the airport. If I spoke as much as these people did–who is to say it is not necessary? I guess their donors need to decide that. As far as what would Jesus fly? Who knows? But what would Jesus drive?
What do you think?
11 responses so far
What a lean, mean fighting machine you have there…
Inquiring minds want to know a few things:
1) Do you wear a harley jacket when you ride?
2) I don’t see a wind visor on your hog, so do you wear a visor on your helmet?
3) Got any speeding tickets yet?
4) How many times have you gotten your lovely wife to ride with you? Or, is simply not enough power for the two of you?
5) Do the women stop and stare as you go by? Or, do they stop and laugh?
6) Are you going to be leading the Shriner’s Parade today, in your little clown outfit?
7) Has your favorite gas station called and asked why you no longer are stopping by?
9) Do the other motorcycle drivers give you the “motorcycle wave?”
M. Steve Heartsill’s last blog post..Let Freedom Ring!
Well … if Jesus were alive today, you & I’d probably be lost and so I wouldn’t care what He flew in, would we?
I dig your scooter. I wanted a Cushman so bad as a kid, it warped me permanently, I think. Then, in High School, Vespas and Lambrettas invaded and I wanted one of them even worse.
I’ve had several motorcycles now and still want a scooter……
Bob Cleveland’s last blog post..I Got Your “Flip” Right Here, Pal……
Bob,
It is fun to ride.
Steve,
All I have to say is 125 mpg!
Now Kevin…there you go again, you didn’t answer a single question I posed…I won’t reply again until you take the time to answer each question, backed up by Scripture or the book of mormon…
M. Steve Heartsill’s last blog post..Let Freedom Ring!
Steve,
again–125 mpg!
Kevin Bussey’s last blog post..What would Jesus fly?
Got another friend that is looking to give one away? I’m willing to take a road trip!
M. Steve Heartsill’s last blog post..Let Freedom Ring!
K,
I am glad you have one of those but my 6′5″ frame would have a little trouble with that.
I prefer a Harley but the smart half of our marriage says no (it ain’t me) So I drive an Outlander that gets 30 mpg. Or I could ride my bike that gets “whatever miles a gallon I can provide” but costs me nothing except leg and lung work.
As for Jesus flying: would He really need anything at all?
Bill (cycleguy)’s last blog post..Independence Day
Here ya go Kev, you might like this one.
http://purgatorio1.com/?p=499
Kelly Reed’s last blog post..First High Dive Jump
Well, last time I read about Him riding something I believe it was a jackass…and I’ll just leave that part of my comment hanging. (grin)
But I gotta say I always love these questions about WWJD, or say, or wear, or act..ride is a new one. But isn’t the answer always the same, and obvious? (grin)
jimmy paravane’s last blog post..on the plus side
Oops, my bad. it was fly, not ride. The moped distracted me. Still, I think the answer is already given. Isn’t it, “an Army He doesn’t really need because He wins the war simply by showing up?” I gotta read them apocoleptic books agin…
jimmy paravane’s last blog post..on the plus side
Like the bike Kevin - I think Jesus wouldn’t mind hopping on one of those. As for the whole jet argument, the Grassley investigation goes a whole lot further than that…he is really pushing his limits.