BodyAndBlood
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- Jan 23, 2019
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Stoning.....love that term, also a misapplied one. Christ addressed actual stoning. Today men in debate or pointing out sins once the beam is cast from ones eye,too seem to be casting stones ,at least to some. Context is important. And following all Christ says is paramount . No one is getting stoned or stoning another to point out something in disagreement or pointing out a sin of another when the one pointing himself -clearly is set up by God as an edifying instrument.
The money thing? It is just this simple you can not serve God and money as Christ said. You either love one or hate the other ,but not both. It is clear He is speaking of trying to make money off of serving God. He has know problem with good honest work. Paul even said he made his own keep as to not be a burden to others.
Christ is calling out the money grubbers in all ages ,who seek to gain from the work of God. Now, no doubt the laborers deserve their wages, and no doubt men should not serve God to gain money, so no doubt God will provide for those who serve Him and work to get honest gain through work. Now , I believe donations are a righteous thing to give as to keep an institution , even an internet one, going. However, that institution better use that money to spread the gospel. It better not apply it to luxurious living.......big million or billion dollar Cathedrals , church buildings ,house, expensive cars. That is NOT what God's word is for gaining nor are the donations of faithful good intent people to be used for such things. The needs and care of the community should be met through all contributing.
But no doubt, priest, all ministers of the faith should get jobs and stop monkeying on the backs of men . A little hard work is good for the soul. It takes a good steward to know how to discern and properly manage the church community money and not become a money grubber! Bottom line as Christ said , "You can not serve God and money" but he did not say you cannot use money to serve God's purpose.
That is why the first churches were in people houses,' for wherever two or more gather in my name there too am I in their midst." Each man should get to knowing Christ personally and help others even if it is in their own homes, or on forums like this one ,which should be supported by users like myself . If I am allowed to stay and share in Christ, then I shall provide for my keep.
It is called charity and we should all do that to a reasonable degree if it is possible. As for any steward , he needs to be wise and God fearing and appropriate funds for the purpose of spreading the gospel.
The money thing? It is just this simple you can not serve God and money as Christ said. You either love one or hate the other ,but not both. It is clear He is speaking of trying to make money off of serving God. He has know problem with good honest work. Paul even said he made his own keep as to not be a burden to others.
Christ is calling out the money grubbers in all ages ,who seek to gain from the work of God. Now, no doubt the laborers deserve their wages, and no doubt men should not serve God to gain money, so no doubt God will provide for those who serve Him and work to get honest gain through work. Now , I believe donations are a righteous thing to give as to keep an institution , even an internet one, going. However, that institution better use that money to spread the gospel. It better not apply it to luxurious living.......big million or billion dollar Cathedrals , church buildings ,house, expensive cars. That is NOT what God's word is for gaining nor are the donations of faithful good intent people to be used for such things. The needs and care of the community should be met through all contributing.
But no doubt, priest, all ministers of the faith should get jobs and stop monkeying on the backs of men . A little hard work is good for the soul. It takes a good steward to know how to discern and properly manage the church community money and not become a money grubber! Bottom line as Christ said , "You can not serve God and money" but he did not say you cannot use money to serve God's purpose.
That is why the first churches were in people houses,' for wherever two or more gather in my name there too am I in their midst." Each man should get to knowing Christ personally and help others even if it is in their own homes, or on forums like this one ,which should be supported by users like myself . If I am allowed to stay and share in Christ, then I shall provide for my keep.
It is called charity and we should all do that to a reasonable degree if it is possible. As for any steward , he needs to be wise and God fearing and appropriate funds for the purpose of spreading the gospel.
