Comments on: cartoon: send and resend

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:46:51 +0000

My priest preaches about money about once a year or so (the wardens usually have to nag him into it). He always starts by saying that the plate is for Christians who call St. Alban’s their church home, and tells everyone else to let the plate pass them by, and to be sure to come downstairs for coffee and treats after; that this particular sermon is for Christians, and if you haven’t given your life to Christ yet, we don’t want your money. He NEVER asks for money from the pulpit. I think that is an elegant solution. Christians do need to learn how to properly handle their money.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:23:20 +0000

but what about “freely you have received; freely give”, and “if you have 2 shirts, give one of them to someone who has none”?

By: bob

bob — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:50:31 +0000

—————————Hmmmmm, sounds like he received alms. Paid to hear him speak:hehhe.

Sounds like he was a paid speaker:hehhe.

Probably a difference between telling people God requires them to give, and telling them your fee for speaking.

Personally, the last thing I want to do is sit every week and pay to listen to one man give his opinion on how I should live. I can figure that out for myself…for free.

By: fishon

fishon — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:53:11 +0000

Alice,
May pick up one of the recommended books; thank you.
fishon