Looking for reward? Matt. 5:42 Kevin_Patsy.txtthread
Of course you have other desires besides your greatest, \"to see a sinner turn to the Lord\". Still, the issue of desire for earthly things is best explained as follows:
Jesus Christ did indeed command us, that is, each congregation, to make friends with \"the mammon of unrighteousness\" (Luke 16:9 ). This is not sinful because it is God\'s command. What is sinful in seeking wealth is to refuse to let it go out as gifts or loans to whoever dare ask for it (Matt. 5:42, Greek ). It is to tell someone who has asked for something material or some money \"No\" or some worse warning when you have the right to give the stuff asked away which is sinful love of earthly things.
To seek the favour of rich folk out in the world is not sinful for Christians, but God\'s command for some people in each congregation to obey. We need fundraising from the rich because otherwise the poor will bankrupt us with their requests when we keep on obeying Christ, who condemns our natural refusals of material aid. And if we obtain wealth thus, it will be wealth which Jesus might call us to give away.
Yours in Christ,
+++Kevin Douglas Rosenberg
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