Visited a non UPC church

[Answered13]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Great points!!

My mother wore a wedding band until 1972 or so when the popular teaching began at that time against jewelry of any kind, including wedding bands. She had to put her ring in the offering plate. That was a toughie for her.

I wonder what would've happened if the "rapture" had taken place before that offering plate was passed.... LOL!

So wonder what happened to all those rings that got put in the offering plate. I heard of this happening a lot back then.

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Answered13

So wonder what happened to all those rings that got put in the offering plate. I heard of this happening a lot back then.

Yes. I believe the saints were told the rings were to be sold, and the money given back to the church... so in other words, the preacher's pockets got it all, whatever they were worth!

Quite a money making rackateer if you ask me!

[Titus2woman]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Yes. I believe the saints were told the rings were to be sold, and the money given back to the church... so in other words, the preacher's pockets got it all, whatever they were worth!

Quite a money making rackateer if you ask me!

I've also never heard of a church turning down gambling winnings... what's with that?

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Titus2woman

I've also never heard of a church turning down gambling winnings... what's with that?

Ya, the issue of gambling money.... since it came to you in an unlawful way, to rid yourself of the sin... just give it all to the church

[Titus2woman]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Ya, the issue of gambling money.... since it came to you in an unlawful way, to rid yourself of the sin... just give it all to the church

Oh... that's what it is... smart....and crafty...

[seekerman]

Gaming...it's GAMING....sheesh!!

[Titus2woman]

Originally Posted by seekerman

Gaming...it's GAMING....sheesh!!

I bet it's not