Subject: selling raffle tickets |
Bible Note: Dear Pbp, I sympathize with your situation. According to Hebrews 13:17 those in leadership positions will give account. James 3:1 says that they have the "greater condemnation." Your pastor is the one ultimately accountable. On the other hand, it would not be appropriate for you to take issue with his leadership. Your discomfort is best handled by simply not buying a raffle ticket. :-) In a church I was attending once we had a fund raising program that I found unbiblical. I'm Baptist, which means we vote on everything! :-) I voted against the program and explained my position in that business meeting. I never again discussed it until my pastor asked me to speak to the congregation on the topic. I politely and respectfully explained that I was not comfortable with the program, and gave my reasons. My pastor graciously did not require my participation. By handling it in this way, kept my conscience clear and avoided creating any dissension. Perhaps that anecdote will be of value. In Him, Doc |