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Originally Posted by gloryseeker
Very good question and something I think a lot of people don't consider. This is actually a VERY powerful chapter because as you continue ready what transpired in these verses resulted in the Word of God to increase and the disciples to multiply.
When considering the "tables" aspect of this you need to also consider verse three:
Acts 6:3
3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. (KJV)
While there was a problem with food, food was not the total problem it is just what started the division which caused the leaders to address a broader issue.
The reality is there is a "business" side of the church. This is where we find the church starting to take form and structure [something the house church advocates don't want to see].
In my view, one of the biggest problems in todays local churches is most Pastors have no business skills, yet they want to manage God's assets which generate a lot of money and have people that have needs.
Pastors either need to get skilled in business as well as the Word or do as this states and "appoint" men full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom over the business.
Now, there is one problem in the "appointing" in todays USA structure. The Pastor has ultimate responsibility over the corporate assets. Nothing biblical about this, just legal speak. Therefore, even if the Pastor "appoints" he still needs to be active in what is going on. |
Excellent post. The boldened part is very good!
The reason I bring up the topic is that I've always wondered why "men" were waiting tables as that is what I was taught. (lol) I believe the scripture is speaking of dispersing the offerings given, which could include food, but it can also be money.
On another thread we discussed the issue of whether you needed a pastor to be saved. I believe when you study it out you will find that the church has appointed "elders" and the "elders" appoint a "head elder" who is the pastor. That, at least, is my understanding. I think we would, currently, call the "elders" the "Board Members".
I believe every pastor should consult with the Board whenever he is going to spend any type of money or make any type of plans for the church. That keeps him accountable and free from accusations that could arise, which they often do.
Certainly there have been problems with Boards running the church and the pastor running everything. Hopefully we could be Christian enough to want the best for "God's church".
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