Here's my 9th Point in My 95 Theses.
Money for poor is emphasized in New Testament.
Money for buildings, staff, and programming... not so much.
I don't want to come across sounding like I'm judging those on the receiving end of regular 'church' giving. But I'd encourage you to consider these questions.
Are we spending our money the way the early church did?
If not is it OK?
Are we giving enough to the poor?
If not is it OK?
Does Christ's Church need a budget?
If we view 'church' as a building, organization, corporation, or even as a event we may think a budget is necessary. However, if we view church as Christ's body... those who live by His Holy Spirit... every day of the week... the 'church budget' may not make as much sense.
I know we live in a different day and age than the early church. I'm still not sure what it should all look like today, but these are some questions I'm struggling through.
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