Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “The Business of Administration of the Church” - when God’s methods are used, all needs will be supplied. While it is necessary and essential for the church to keep accurate records of all monies kept (which we are delighted to report that we do here at Anointed Harvest), it should always be remembered that the Church does not own the people’s money. This is not a banking establishment or a credit union. All monies that come into the church belong to God, and must be “administered” as He directs. Remember, we are taught in the Acts of the Apostles (in actuality, the Acts of the Holy Spirit) that “all (who) believed were together (in one accord), and had all things in common; and sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need” (Acts 2:44-45). Beloved, this is the way that the first established church administered its business. We would do well to follow their pattern. In addition, it is said that “there (was not) any among (the saints of the first church) that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the apostles’ feet (at the feet of the local pastors or overseers, and again) distribution was made unto every man according as he had need” (Acts 2:34-35). Beloved, I’m not the author of these words - they are straight from the scriptures.
Precious Ones, in order for this task to be effectively accomplished, a pastor must surround himself with various helpers made up of the best material and character available in the church. Again, Beloved, I say this because the early church set the pattern for us. As recorded in Acts 6:3, the pastors chose “seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, (to) appoint over...business”.
I will write more later on this subject. Until then, know this...
I love you all SO very much!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In His Love,
Pastor William L. McCoy
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