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641 | How many ways can money be collected? | 1 Cor 16:1 | JCrichton | 105492 | ||
I've found no specifications on the manners in which the church may perform the collection. The various passages in the Bible that refer to charity or collections for the poor and the discipleship do not outline many specifics on the how, when, or frequency. Paul did make a plea to have thins ready: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2. But, mostly,Biblical passages are concerned with our reasons and our spiritual standing: Matthew 5:23-24; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. There's an immense preoccupation with serving the poor and the discipleship: Acts 20:35; Galatians 2:9-10; omans 12:9-17; 15:25-27. There's no limit set on the amount of the offerings nor on the use of the collections. Yet there are signs of greed and divisiveness: 1 Corinthians 9:11-14--perhaps there were those who wanted to misappropriate the funds (as it happens during our times) and Paul admonishes them and clarifies that he and those with him have opted to not even ask for assistance, in order to dissuade any impostors from maligning their missions: 1 Corinthians 9:15-18. The apostles new that the need of the church would require a system of collections (funds; goods; services; food) and an equitable form of distribution. Collections were never intended to fatten a select group (Ezekiel 33:1-9). he fulfillment of the Law, in Christ Jesus, did away with many of the customs and corporal requirements of the Law. Tithing, as a mandatory covenant, was replaced with a greater covenant: Love! So, give freely, generously, within your means, and with your heart set on God! God Bless! |
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642 | Is this a Christian Forum? | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 105426 | ||
Norm, Thanks for your invite. I do have questions that I will post in the near future. As I am new to the experience I will wait just a bit before posting them. God Bless! |
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643 | Is this a Christian Forum? | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 105425 | ||
justme, Thanks for your comments. No, I did not jump the gun. The exchanges I read depicted a duel between two members. One used what I consider to be abusive language and another pleaded for a hault on the harrasment he was being subjected to. I do apologize if I seemed too stern in my critical observations. Maran atha! |
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644 | Is this a Christian Forum? | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 105424 | ||
Hank, Thanks for the info. I genuinely expected to find a humble exchange--but as you pointed out, we are in the world! |
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645 | Is this a Christian Forum? | Bible general Archive 2 | JCrichton | 105423 | ||
Steve, Thanks for your confirmation (Christian Forum). I will continue to tune in! |
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