Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
And when ye come into an house, salute it.
Matthew 10:9-12 KJV
Many US "mega pastors" have interpreted this to mean they should live high on the hog. You can find a list of them here:
http://www.trend-chaser.com/politics/richest-mega-pastors-america/
Somehow I doubt this is what Jesus wanted.
This song by Woody Guthrie accurately describes the state of affairs in today's world:
https://youtu.be/EDS00Pnhkqk
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