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THE BENEVOLENT WORK OF THE LOCAL CHURCH
Acts 4:32-35
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THE BENEVOLENT WORK OF THE LOCAL CHURCH
We must avoid two extremes: acting without scriptural authority - 2
John 9 failing to do what we ought -
Revelation 3:15-16 What is the scriptural work of the local
church in giving material aid to the needy?
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BACKGROUND PRINCIPLES
The local church is more limited than the individual Christian in its authorized benevolent work. - 1 Timothy 5:16
The work of the local church reflects the nature of the relationship. - Ephesians 1:3,22-23
When a local church uses its funds, it is an expression of fellowship in Christ. - 2 Corinthians 8:1-4
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THE LORD TEACHES THE CHURCH TO ENGAGE IN LIMITED MUSIC.
Acts 16:25 Romans 15:9 1 Corinthians
14:15 Ephesians 5:18-
19 Colossians 3:16 Hebrews 2:12 James 5:13
Shall we add instrumental music, another kind of music? - 2 Timothy 1:13
What happens if we go beyond the divine pattern? - 2 John 9
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THE LORD TEACHES THE CHURCH TO ENGAGE IN LIMITED BENEVOLENCE.
Acts 2:44-45 Acts 4:32-35 Acts 6:1-4 Acts 11:27-30 Romans 15:25-26 1 Corinthians 16:1-
2 2 Corinthians 8:4 2 Corinthians
9:1,12-13 1 Timothy 5:16
Shall we add sinners, another kind of people? - 2 Timothy 1:13
What happens if we go beyond the divine pattern? - 2 John 9
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MISUSED PASSAGES
Galatians 6:10, cf. Verses 1-9
James 1:27, cf. Verses 19-26
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THE PATTERN APPLIED
The widow indeed was the only permanent charge of the church. - 1 Timothy 5:16
The local church is limited in its work of benevolence to the relief of needy saints.. - Acts 4:34-35
It is not the work of the church to eliminate poverty, provide the world’s medical needs, or eliminate the world’s social ills. - Romans 14:17; 1 Timothy 3:14-15
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THE BENEVOLENT WORK OF THE LOCAL CHURCH
This pattern establishes a responsibility which the local church must not shirk. - 2 Corinthians 8:24.
But it is also an exclusive pattern we must neither change nor violate. - 2 John 9
Let us abound in the work of the Lord. - 1 Corinthians 15:58