Is it scriptural for a church of Christ to register as a charitable organization? By charitable organization, I mean being exempted from tax and duties, and receiving financial grants from the government in order to fund missionary projects, etc.? Is it good for a church of Christ to venture into this system? If not, can you share some of your views as to why?<\/p>\n
Thanks.<\/p>\n\t
Stick to doing things God’s way and don’t make the church dependent on others.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: Is it scriptural for a church of Christ to register as a charitable organization? By charitable organization, I mean being exempted from tax and duties, and receiving financial grants from the government in order to fund missionary projects, etc.? Is it good for a church of Christ to venture into this system? 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