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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:
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 |
Bible Answer: Dear Masie, Yeah, I'd say it was an issue -- as the Lord indicated through your elders. I wouldn't want my church participating in such a thing, nor would I participate myself. Further, I'd be loathe to contribute to an organization that used such methods for revenue. Wouldn't the Lord be more glorified by His children contributing from sheer love? Are you afraid that God is unable to provide for the ministry? Frankly, the lack of funds might well indicate that it is not in God's timing. In Him, Doc |