Thinking about the John MacArthur scandals I posted about some days ago...
Every preacher should have people close to him who have permission to...
--ask tough questions at any time.
--investigate any hint of sin.
--inspect his Messenger, texts, and emails at any time.
--disagree with him about any non-essential doctrine or any policy.
I thank God for the people in my life who hold me accountable.
May I never get so powerful in my own eyes that I only surround myself with yes-men.

Re. MacArthur, how rich is too rich? I don't know. But if a preacher is surrounded by the loving-but-tough people I described, he won't get too rich or too powerful.