Should Men Make Profits From the Discussions of Theology??

Well, ITL, in this thread you entered it first, made a sensible observation which solicited dialogue, then Reverend came in took a jab, then you came yapping right in behind in agreement and antagonism.

YES I deny that. I posted a "Thread" asking what forum members thought of "Images of Christ; Sacred or Sacrilege?
During that thread, I did post my opinion in regards to those images supposedly being "Jesus" and being propagated by the "Church".

YES, I deny that. I posted a thread asking the members of this forum if they thought there would be "support" of a grass roots movement to "reform" The "Birthday Celebration of Jesus" by moving it to another day apart from the current "Santa Claus and "trappings"" In that thread I did post my opinion to that.
YES, I deny that, I posted a thread and asked "Could someone here please give me the Scriptural basis for ministering to people by age group? "

I "answer" questions posed at my opinion, I often disregard those interwoven in personal attack.

compare this "question" that you asked versus what you posted earilier that was supposed to be a question.

 

Indeed that was the Title of the Thread. The first comment I made in that post was:
Could someone here please give me the Scriptural basis for ministering to people by age group?

It seems that this is a method that attempts to mimic the teaching model established by public School systems.


Your accusation was that I said: "having Youth groups are unbiblical". A misquote and mis representation on your part.

 

Which by the way, I do believe as I do not see in any of Pauls letters an "age" division addressed. But that is My OPINION of what I read in the Word. I didn't start a "THREAD" demanding that someone or anyone take my position as their position.

 

This would be well suited for that thread. Not this one.

 

JamesL, I appreciate you posting your thoughts. The OP was specifically addressing; People making profits from sponsoring sites, like this one, that allow Christians to discuss theology.

It was not, I don't think written as to include those that sell their own DVD's or CD's.

 

I personally, take the position that "for profits" venues should NOT be held for the discussion of Theology.

 

5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. Matthew 10:8

 

I find no biblical troubles with "covering costs"as long as the "costs" are reasonable and not excessive. Travel, lodging venue cost and perhaps a gift to the speakers for whatever they need. In short don't turn it into "selling Jesus" or marketing the word of God for profit.

 

Perhaps later, I would prefer to keep this "on topic" as much as possible until exhausted.

 

"freely you have received, freely give" was a "general thought" to all they were given by Him and what they should do with what they were freely given.

freely can be taken as freely in cost and/or freely as liberally applied.

 

I have no clue as to the amount of money generated by such a site as this. I will stand by my position that "discussions of Theology" should not be a "money maker" for any one, particularly a "Christian". Lot's of work of the LORD is not easy and is not for the squeamish.

Again, the Gospel nor the discussion of it by those who have been gifted by it should be "sold".

 

They "should" do it for the Glory of God. To help the less learned to learn. "Fighting" should be kept to a minimum by each person. Debate over issues is what its about and has been about since the birth of Christ. (not Christmas, haha)