Friday, August 16, 2013

The issue of Funding Good Works, and the Question that is Often Asked


The issue of funding good works from Funds is one which was well known in Jesus' time.
The religious authorities of His day engaged in fundraising from the devout faithful in order to continue the works of the Temple.

The goal for which the Temple Treasury was meant was a good one - the religious, spiritual and good works of the day.
In response Jesus fashioned a whip of cords and used it with skill to drive out the animals; He scattered the money and overturned the tables
He took issue not with the goal of doing good for God and His people, but with the tainted means by which the funding was being provided.

Today people of religious belief are faced at times with the question of funding.
The question often asked is; Do we have the moral right to query the greater good of financing global works of compassion and assistance in Jesus' Name, because the funding is procured by means which are not free of negative connotation?

We must turn to the Master for His Guidance through the Word on this matter.
He overturned the tables and challenged His People to return to the original vision God The Father had for we His People. (Holy Bible, New Testament, The Gospel of John Chapter 21, verses 15 to 17).
Jesus gave us clear guidance as to how to use money on earth;
"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." Holy Bible, New Testament, The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 6, verse 24.

It therefore follows that - as we follow Jesus' clear example and Words of guidance - we must be faithful in seeking the greater good of global works of mercy and compassion by untainted means of procured funding.

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