Protestantism

» Migisi - Standard of Success

In response to Standard of Success posted by BrianTubbs:
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Jesus' own ministry, and the early churches, had their benefactors. We don't read that Jesus specifically asked for donations, but he certainly does commend giving ~everything~ one has to one's church... read Mark 12:41-44 (The Widow's Offering)
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Judas was Jesus' 'keeper of the money bag' (Treasurer), so I must assume Jesus had an operating fund. I can see Judas circulating in the audience passing the hat while Jesus gave his sermons. And given Jesus' large following and the huge crowds that attended, I imagine that Judas' purse was bulging at the end of the day, and the Treasury was quite sizable. I bet the rabbis noticed a drop in Temple offerings because followers were giving everything to Jesus. Another reason to hate Jesus.
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I wonder if Jesus and Judas had budget meetings too. (wink)

-- posted by Migisi