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Originally Posted by Ohio
I'm not buying this, or that story.
Numerous times I have had "homeless people" come to the door for help. One time while I was listening to one, another brother threw him out. He had a nasty encounter with him just days ago. One time I spent almost a whole day with another brother in need of money. All I ended up doing was helping him get drunk ... again.
I'm not saying the church should be callous to the needy. I am good friends with a brother who cooks for the homeless ministry. They have learned to follow strict guidelines in their ministry. One thing they never give away or carry is money. Absolutely no cash! Clothing is good, home-cooked meals are great, blankets and shoes, but no money. Let me repeat, no money.
Did I leave out that their real burden to preach the gospel and to "dispense" Christ in their gospel dinners?
Sorry to say, but your thoughts on God's economy are far too focused on money and commerce. Cannot you at least agree that the English word economy comes from the Greek word oikonomia, which is the very word Paul used?
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I reread
OBW's and
Ohio's posts, and
sorry to say, it ain't OBW's post that's focused on "money".
As to the "that's not the business of the church" story, are you saying that the guy who opened the door gave the homeless man food? I musta missed that part...