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NASB | John 2:13 ¶ The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 2:13 ¶ Now the Passover of the Jews was approaching, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. |
Subject: is selling in a church building fine? |
Bible Note: Apology accepted. I pray that you might understand that some people are devoted to the Lord but may not have the same ability to excercise monetary giving. Giving is important. Therefore, if they serve in another capacity, meaning, they have a giving heart and that they serve willingly and freely, they are no different than somebody who tithes 15 or 30 percent of their income. I for one don't believe God loves us any less if we don't write a check every Sunday. We absolutely should if we can. Getting back to the selling issue. This is another example. Betty may not have a lot of money but she can sew or bake. Linda may not have a lot of money but she loves kids and babysits while moms and dads go to praise and worship. Dan was bankrupt a year ago, but he loves Jesus and mows the Church grounds regularly. Bob is mechanic who lives in a trailer, he can't give much money-wise, but he can fix a car. I think diversity is the beauty of Christianity. Rich and poor. Remember, as the Lord said, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God! Are you a person who sees the glass half-empty or half-full? |