Sadly this reminds me of the Larry Bates radio scandal. Larry and his sons Chuck and Robert took many to the cleaners, including myself. I trusted them with my life. We became friends, but boy, was I fooled. They used so many radio stations in their Satanic Ponzi scheme! They bilked listeners out of millions of dollars nationwide. Another example of using JESUS for satanic means! All my friends at IRN Network, which Bates owned, were also hurt badly by the Bates family, left with no jobs, no health insurance, money owed etc….Sharon had sent me warning signs…I waited too long.. Sharon has taught me much about trusting people. I have been burned hard by too many by trusting people who said they were a Christian. Over my years in Christian media I have been lied to by Pastors and Christian business people, I have been left with a bag of unpaid advertising bills. 
The hurt is still with me today. Boy! It hurts the Kingdom so much…showing an unbelieving world just what it wants to see from Christians! .Wolvers in sheep clothing they are 5 Ways to Recognize “A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” Bates Family Sentenced to 627 Months Imprisonment for Gold and Silver Ponzi Scheme
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars.
William Neil “Doc” Gallagher also got a 30-year prison sentence from state District Judge Elizabeth Beach for his August guilty pleas. The sentences are to be served concurrently.
The Promises of God
Many people in the world today place little value on commitments. We see politicians retract campaign promises once they take office, and some friends are quick to reschedule when a better opportunity comes up. Certain people even take marriage vows lightly.
Thankfully, God always keeps His word and never changes. That means we can confidently count on Him to do what He says in Scripture. The Bible is filled with His promises, which give us stability in an uncertain world.
The Lord’s promises reveal His character. Every time we see Him keep His word, we learn a little more about His greatness, faithfulness, love, power, and sovereignty. As a result, our confidence in Him grows. What’s more, His promises bring tremendous comfort in times of distress. And when we struggle with doubts about our salvation, Scripture gives assurance for our eternal future.
In a changing world where vows are often broken, it’s reassuring to know we serve a God who always does what He says. Think about the hope His promises provide. Then praise Him for the way they reveal His character and bring Him glory.
