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meeting of elders were common among Jewish People back then.
Job 29:7
“Those were the days when I went to the city gate and sat in the public meeting of the elders.
Acts 15:6 Then the apostles and the elders gathered to study this problem.
Acts 16:4 Then Paul and those with him traveled through other cities. They gave the believers the rules and decisions from the apostles and elders in Jerusalem. They told them to obey these rules.
Acts 21:18 The next day Paul went with us to visit James, and all the elders were there.
1 Timothy 5:17 [ More About Elders and Other Matters ] The elders who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor—in particular, those who do the work of counseling and teaching.
1 Peter 5:5 Young people, I have something to say to you too. You should accept the authority of the elders. You should all have a humble attitude in dealing with each other. “God is against the proud, but he is kind to the humble.”
Job 29:7
“Those were the days when I went to the city gate and sat in the public meeting of the elders.
Acts 15:6 Then the apostles and the elders gathered to study this problem.
Acts 16:4 Then Paul and those with him traveled through other cities. They gave the believers the rules and decisions from the apostles and elders in Jerusalem. They told them to obey these rules.
Acts 21:18 The next day Paul went with us to visit James, and all the elders were there.
1 Timothy 5:17 [ More About Elders and Other Matters ] The elders who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor—in particular, those who do the work of counseling and teaching.
1 Peter 5:5 Young people, I have something to say to you too. You should accept the authority of the elders. You should all have a humble attitude in dealing with each other. “God is against the proud, but he is kind to the humble.”
What kind of church do you go to, and is it preaching the gospel, unbelievers will flock to a church thats watered down, they'll be put off by any that truly represents Jesus. Of course. There will always be children that havent yet come to faith, but even they know not to trash the church that their parents go to.
I would think...!
I would think...!
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I don't know I was a treasurer at church once. I didn't want to be, but they said I was a member of the church and I needed to be involved.
All I know is that we all got together and voted on what was needed at church, what to spend money on, and things like that. Most of the time it turned into debates so I really didn't enjoy it at all.
Oh and I'm not an elder and there were some other people my age and younger on the board as well.
All I know is that we all got together and voted on what was needed at church, what to spend money on, and things like that. Most of the time it turned into debates so I really didn't enjoy it at all.
Oh and I'm not an elder and there were some other people my age and younger on the board as well.
Now if someone gave the church some drums or toliet paper, etc. and some people were wanting to buy more, then that is where a meeting would come in to see why more was needed, and that is where the meetings could get heated.
Some people wanted to spend a lot of money on equipment and buy the best of whatever and then others wanted to spend more money on the community events or help the poor so it all had to be approved.
I couldn't and wouldn't sign a check to be used for anything unless the amount had been approved by the committee. So I heard all the complaints over the smallest of things....Like why can't we buy the biggest speakers in town...even though we just bought some a couple of months ago and there are also starving folks right down the road, but we really need those big expensive speakers...I eventually quit because it made me think negative of some members.
Some people wanted to spend a lot of money on equipment and buy the best of whatever and then others wanted to spend more money on the community events or help the poor so it all had to be approved.
I couldn't and wouldn't sign a check to be used for anything unless the amount had been approved by the committee. So I heard all the complaints over the smallest of things....Like why can't we buy the biggest speakers in town...even though we just bought some a couple of months ago and there are also starving folks right down the road, but we really need those big expensive speakers...I eventually quit because it made me think negative of some members.
Oh dear...well, if you buy cheap equipment and it breaks it would not be good.
But then it shouldnt be at the expense of others who need food.
However...you can grow food you dont need to buy it with money.
As for speakers well. I guess its important that people can hear the word of God easily, but think back to those days before microphones and audio tech were invented, how did anyone hear the gospel? jesus just spoke on the mount without any speakers or mics at all. And if its singing, why not just sing louder. Most music sound can sound just as good unplugged.
But then it shouldnt be at the expense of others who need food.
However...you can grow food you dont need to buy it with money.
As for speakers well. I guess its important that people can hear the word of God easily, but think back to those days before microphones and audio tech were invented, how did anyone hear the gospel? jesus just spoke on the mount without any speakers or mics at all. And if its singing, why not just sing louder. Most music sound can sound just as good unplugged.
It would be interesting to see if a church could get by on a zero budget. No expenses at all. Rent free, mortgage free, free water, solar power or use candles, make own communion wine, bake own bread, compost toilet, unplugged music, everything donated. Everything gifted, nothing bought.
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"Modern" Church "System"
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I also have been in the church ( house church type )
where the "idea of Lanolin" was practiced.
- I do not include "house church" in modern church system.
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But even "house church" can become another church system!
Because people like system/establishment.
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I also have been in the church ( house church type )
where the "idea of Lanolin" was practiced.
- I do not include "house church" in modern church system.
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But even "house church" can become another church system!
Because people like system/establishment.
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