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NASB | 2 Thessalonians 3:8 nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Thessalonians 3:8 nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we worked night and day [to pay our own way] so that we would not be a financial burden on any of you [for our support]; |
Bible Question: Would it be lawful on behalf of a Church to provide a weekly cheque for members that are unemployed? Just until they find another job? A part of me is saying yes because the Bible says we should help each other, another part of me is saying "It would only open the door to laziness and covetousness." What should a Church do? |
Bible Answer: Dear Humility You ask would it be lawful. Here are some verses that describe the overall attitude of the first church. Do we have the same or do we just attend church? The question then arises. Is it the responsibility of the Church ie, the place you go to worship? Or is it on the individuals of that church. Are we to judge who is worthy to receive help or set some kind of criteria to be met? As long as they are members of our church aren't they considered to be brothers? Wouldn't it unlawful to not help? 1 Jn 3:17-18 16) We know love by this, that (AP)He laid down His life for us; and (AQ)we ought to lay down our lives for the (AR)brethren. 17) But (AS)whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and (AT)closes his heart against him, (AU)how does the love of God abide in him? 18) (AV)Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and (AW)truth. Act 2:44,45 44) And all those who had believed [e]were together and (BJ)had all things in common; 45) and they (BK)began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. Act 4:32-35 32) And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but (AX)all things were common property to them. 33) And (AY)with great power the apostles were giving (AZ)testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. 34) For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses (BA)would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales 35) and (BB)lay them at the apostles' feet, and they would be (BC)distributed to each as any had need. Blessings YenIsaRap |