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NASB | 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the money collected for [the relief of] the saints [in Jerusalem], you are to do the same as I directed the churches of Galatia to do. |
Subject: How many ways can money be collected? |
Bible Note: 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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