This was Jesse's original statement

"I don't really think I'll be performing with the Original any more! We simple don't see eye to eye on anything. Love the guys, but I feel in my heart it's "Time" to walk away while we're all still friends. Peace be with you all and them all. PeaceLove Jesse Johnson"

no mention of finances or needing to jump on another opportunity that is presenting itself.... dude said "any more" and dropped an "!" behind it. If it was as simple as some are trying to make it, he could have just left to do his thing and left the door open for future gigs with the fellas.... but he didnt.
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