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The Church’s Finances

The Church and Money Money is morally neutral Rome had a monetary system under which church operated Paul gave instructions about the church and money Responsibilities authorize resources

The Church and Money How did churches “raise money”? 1 Cor. 16:1-2 – members on 1st day of week 2 Cor. 9:6-7 – attitude of givers No businesses, “fund raisers”,…

The Church and Money Improper attitudes: Materialism – Rev. 3:15-18, Jas. 2:1-4 Some times, “run” by materialistic leaders or members

Merchandising very popular The Church and Money Improper attitudes: Making merchandise of the kingdom of heaven – Jn. 2:13-17, Matt. 21:12-13 Merchandising very popular

The Church and Money Improper attitudes: Unauthorized works – churches today do many things in the name of good works without authority – providing entertainment, social needs, political activism, para-church organizations, etc.

The Church and Money Improper attitudes: Indifference & failure to fulfill responsibilities – sometimes churches limited by failures of its members to properly give

The Church and Money Improper attitudes: Lacking faith in working – some churches do nothing or very little. Defensive posture! 1 Thess. 1:2-4, cf. Rev. 2:19

The Church and Money Members with access Preacher, treasurer, elders, deacons, etc. can act dishonestly with resources. Embezzle, misuse funds, etc.! i.e. Judas Iscariot

The Church and Money Members with access Wise stewardship puts in safeguards, transparency and accountability 1 Cor. 16:3-4, 2 Cor. 8:16-21

The work of the church! Worshipping God – Heb. 10:25, Acts 20:7, 1 Cor. 11:18, 14:40, etc. We have authority to utilize resources to carry these out

The work of the church! Evangelism – 1 Tim. 3:15, 1 Thess. 1:8 Paul supported – Phil. 4:15-17, 2 Cor. 11:8 Located preacher – Ac. 20:31, 1 Cor. 9:8-12

The work of the church! Benevolence (limited) – 1 Tim. 5:11-16, Ac. 6:1, 11:29-30 Help brethren with needs - Rom. 15:25-26, 1 Cor. 6:3

The work of the church! Authority for a treasury – 1 Cor. 16:1-2, “lay something aside that there be no collections when I come”

The work of the church! NEVER are resources used for edification –Entertainment, gymnasiums, fellowship halls, social programs. WHERE is the authority????

Let us respect His boundaries! The church is a manifestation of God’s wisdom Eph. 3:10-11 Let us respect His boundaries!