Church fundsHow is a church authorized to raise money to do a work that God authorizes it to do?Contribution from the congregation on the first day of the week.How is a church authorized to use its money?Support the teaching of the gospel (I Corinthians 9:14Provide place for worship and other things necessary for it to do what it is authorized to do.Benevolence under certain circumstances.The scripture authorizes only one way for a church to purpose to raise funds.The scripture authorizes three ways for a church to use its funds.AuthorityAids are allowed, but never additions.NOTE: An aid is that which makes it possible to do the act without adding another act.Examples:Command: teach wordAid: literature, chartAddition: another gospel or organizationCommand: singAid: leader, bookAddition: mechanical instrumentCommand: relieve widow indeedAid: place, personnel, necessariesAddition: another widow or organizationCommand: assembleAid: placeAddition: place for social functionsConclusion: It is just as important to do a thing like God said as it is to do it.
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