JESUS AND MONEY; IT IS NOT A SIN

                JESUS AND MONEY; IT IS NOT A SIN

It is written, in the book, that Jesus had Peter go down to the water and caught a fish. This particular time it was not a meal that was being caught but the money inside the fish. It's purpose was to pay taxes which being a teacher of the Word of God, Jesus could have claimed an exemption which he was lawfully entitled to. Jesus paid not only his taxes but also his disciple Peter taxes also. In the church of today, everyone is avoiding paying taxes which is opposite of what Jesus did. Money is not the sin but the love of money is the sin, DO NOT BE DECEIVED. 

When we allow others to determine what is taught is being preached, taught and proclaimed in the church then Jesus is REMOVED. It is written in the book that Jesus drove out those who used to the temple court as a den of thieves, in other words they were abusing money. In the name of sacrifices they were over charging the people of God for animals needed in ceremonies of forgiveness of sin of  the day. Today's church there exist many who sell forgiveness or the sacrificial items in the name of forgiveness of sin. Only Jesus is the way, truth and life, DO NOT BE DECEIVED. 

Money has a role in the life of a believer: tithes, offerings, debt eliminators, salaries, alms, savings and blessings. Jesus showed us how money should be used, despite he allowing a thief to be his money holder. Jesus was not deceived of his doings and told him of such when the money poured the oil on his feet. The disciple wanted the oil sold so the proceeds could be used for the poor. Jesus was not deceived about the administrative charges the disciple would grant himself. 

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