Tag: money
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When to Flee, When to Fight
10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. 11But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 12Fight the good fight of the…
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Can Churches Have Paid Staff?
17Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”–1 Timothy 5 The first honor is the respect and spiritual submission due to the church…
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Money doesn’t lead to satisfaction.
10He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.–Ecclesiastes 5 This simple proverb invites you to wonder what has your love. What do you love and therefore pursue above other things? The author had more money than most people and yet still…