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NASB | Hebrews 13:17 ¶ Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 13:17 ¶ Obey your [spiritual] leaders and submit to them [recognizing their authority over you], for they are keeping watch over your souls and continually guarding your spiritual welfare as those who will give an account [of their stewardship of you]. Let them do this with joy and not with grief and groans, for this would be of no benefit to you. |
Bible Question (short): IS A RAFFEL TICKET FOR CHARITY GAMBLING? |
Question (full): Dear Doc I have no problem with those in authority in my church. My question again: is a raffle ticket fundraising drive considered gambling from a biblical perspective? Is it wrong to ask the congregation to donate towards my charity in this way? Masie |