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NASB | 1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak I became [as the] weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means [in any and every way] save some [by leading them to faith in Jesus Christ]. |
Bible Question:
I understand this verse is not properly applied to the situation I am going to address. However, the spirit of evangelizing does fit. For outreaching the youth in the neighbourhood of my church, a few leaders suggested our preacher to pay several field visits during lunch time to the shops or restaurants where students usually gather to find the possible means of contact. Now there is a brewing idea of opening a tuck shop for the ministry (though this is only at the idea-building stage). I, personally, have great reservation on the idea. Here are my concerns: 1/ Resource (both in terms of money and manpower) properly used as we have very tight resource and the rental price is high. 2/ Goal could be twisted from outreaching ministry to maintaining a balance account. 3/ Is it the purpose of local church and a biblical way to reach the lost? I need views grounded with scriptural support. Your help is very much appreciated. Shalom Azure |
Bible Answer: Azure, Not quite sure this is what your looking for. I was recently in the mall and walked past a hip clothing company. I'm over 30 but like to dress like I'm 20 :(, Anyway I barely noticed at first, but it was all Christian clothing! There were lots of people inside, and they were looking at the stuff. Later found out an old friend manages the place and it is privately owned by Christians. Now I don't have a scriptural reference here, but I think these things are great, but I think they are better operated privately rather than as an official church ministry. I believe it would carry too much baggage with it and, for the very reasons you listed detract from the Gospel become more about managing the business. I have seen very large churches have coffee shops at the church. Here the space is essentially free, the only costs are coffee and other minor necessities. All the workers volunteer, and any profits go different ministries. All in all its a tough call, I will just add this. My family owned and I managed a small chain restaurant, it is a lot of work! My thought is, keep these sorts of things private, but I have no scripture references for you, hope that helps. Mike |
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