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1 | Selling on the Church ground. | Matt 21:12 | smerka | 147268 | ||
Annually, our church hosts a chicken barbeque supper to raise funds for some special project. Recently some ladies of the church had a "yard sale" at the church to raise money to purchase new bibles for the children. Additionally, one of our members plans on setting up a table to sell jewelry she makes. A portion of her profit will be given to the Church. In relation to to Matthew 21:12, I have a problem with all of this, especially the jewelry table. Please help. | ||||||
2 | Selling on the Church ground. | Matt 21:12 | seekhim101 | 147271 | ||
smerka, Read Matthew Henry's commentary on the Bible for Matthew 21:12 and also John 2:14-15. This may help. I personally believe anything that is done in God for his glory cannot be wrong. For example, how can the sales at your church be wrong if the objective is to take the money and buy the children new Bibles? On the other hand, I also think it has to be done of God and for his glory. Not part of the way but all the way. Although I don't want to sound as if I am judging the person who plans to sell jewelry, I think just giving part of the proceeds to the church is like renting space at God's house to boost sales. If a small portion of the proceeds where used to buy more materials to build more jewelry to make more money for God's work then more power to her. But if the objective is to make a profit for one's self I think we have to be careful how we allow God's house to be used. I hope this helps in some way but be sure if God has placed this on your heart then seek his will and it will be revealed to you. God bless you and your church! | ||||||
3 | Selling on the Church ground. | Matt 21:12 | smerka | 147290 | ||
seekhim101, Thank you, for your response. Your remarks concerning the jewelry table is exactly how I feel. That issue seems pretty black and white. The BBQ and yard sale are in a more gray area. While I certainly understand the good the money goes for, I can't help but think that God will provide another means, for such a valuable goal. Still continuing to pray on this. Thanks | ||||||