It’s Mailbag Friday! Can Christians be on Welfare?

It’s Mailbag Friday! You have questions. We have answers.

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Segment 1

Someone I know recently lost their job and in reaching out to them to offer help they mentioned that unemployment would pad the time until they found a new job. Is it better for Christians to avoid going on unemployment and ask their local church for help in order to foster reliance on one another even if there are these alternative means? -William

I’ve been asked to speak on revival in our church. What is the biblical basis for true revival? -Marcus

I’m disgusted with how little church attendance my 5-year-old daughter has because I’m tired of the uncomfortableness and awkwardness of bringing up going to church with my non-believing wife. Appreciate thoughts and insights. -Bill

Segment 2

How can I train my mind not to default to a negative mindset and not let the bitterness of those around me, especially in my high school, affect the way I feel toward others? -Mercy

Are my wife and I being unreasonable by telling our 20-year-old son, a youth pastor intern, we can’t support his decision to take a trip alone with a young lady who volunteers in the youth group? -Anonymous

What are your thoughts on people waving flags during worship services? Could this just be a fad going through churches? -Shelby

Segment 3

Should I put my extra $5,000 towards starting a retirement fund, or donate it to the church and other charities? What are your thoughts on retirement savings accounts in general? -Ashley

Thoughts on sharing the pulpit within the church, such as having members preach 4-6 sermons a year as a way to train more men in preaching if we were to ever plant a church? -Anonymous

Should churches not have any women ministers or is having a girl’s minister something that would follow the command of Titus 2? -Anonymous

Segment 4

Is trying to be faithful where God has me now and not seeking or creating opportunities, the right mindset when struggling with pride and not wanting to use my gifts for the wrong reason? -Lydia

Is deliverance ministry a real ministry? If so, why do many churches shy away from this type of ministry? If it is biblical, I think it is worth trying to understand, with discernment, what it is. -Anonymous

How should I respond to compliments from my supervisor biblically? So that God can have the glory and praise not me. -Dano

How can I decrease my love of the world and things of it? -Anonymous

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