tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896368258232952265.post7718827256337762608..comments2024-03-11T03:22:02.529-04:00Comments on NickLannon.com: Who Can Give to the Church?Nick Lannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12618434434679868344noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896368258232952265.post-78503865450178728342011-03-12T11:28:33.363-05:002011-03-12T11:28:33.363-05:00Matthew 27 reveals an examination of taking money ...Matthew 27 reveals an examination of taking money that was gained for the price of Jesus life. The church then said they ought not to collect the coins and threw the coins into the potters field. Evidently, the question as to whether or not there is integrity with respect to taking money from sources that earn it from endangering or killing others is not a new one. Judas who offers the money back to the chief priests and elders after he received it for showing them the location of Jesus is described as being in v.3 afflicted in mind and troubled for his former folly; and] with remorse [with little more than a selfish dread of the consequences] Amplified Bible. This writing explains that the money is given as though it were offered as a penitent act and yet it did not purge Judas of feeling guilty for turning Jesus over to the authorities. Though he tried to unburden himself by offering the money, he wound up in his affliction, hanging himself instead. The church did not accept the money then, and elected to let it go to waste on ground that was used as a cemetery for the poor. In having considered this, I am not sure that I would approach the answer as to whether or not churches should receive money from those that engage in practices that destroy the lives of others, but my concern would be whether or not those who after destroying the lives of others believe that by giving aid to places such as charity or church, they have done something that brings correction to their actions against others. Clearly Judas indicates this is not the case.Menoreply@blogger.com