House Church Talk - Christians in action

[Bruce Woodford]

David and Jim,

You both have brought up some very important scriptures and principles 
relative to practically serving saints who are in need.  This is a radically 
different approach to that of worldly "welfare" systems!

II Thess.3:10-12 deals with this very issue- "If any would not work, neither 
should he eat."

The regular personal collections of the Lord's people were designed 
specificly for the needs of the poor. I Cor.16:1,2 rather than for paying 
mortgages and utilities to maintain "sacred" buildings and salaries to 
maintain a clerical priestly class of ministers!

But our giving and meeting of needs is NOT to be limited to the saints, but 
rather primarily focused on them. "Let us do good unto ALL men, ESPECIALLY 
UNTO THEM WHO ARE OF THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH."  Gal.6:10

Your brother in Christ,
Bruce

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