Izzy, You wrote:
Totally excellent answer! I agree. You believe what you "walk"; not just what you "talk". The older I get the less I worry about the intricacies of doctrine compared to the simplicity of living a righteous life. I really like your statement about Paul living an orthodox lifestyle--I'm sure he did.
Your statement about your business (what is it?) is making me wonder if you don't charge for your services. Is that possible? Neither do I. But then I have a husband to bring home the paycheck. :-)
My business is serving the Lord, i.e. fulfilling the assignments HE gives to me. One of those specific assignments has been to serve people with the talents and abilities He has given me without cost or obligation. I write, I teach, I sharpen and instal bread slicer blades for bakeries, I assist a man who operates a tree cutting service, I do yard work for some elderly folks. I do not charge any whom I serve, I have no contracts with any whom I serve and none whom I serve are under any obligation to me whatsoever. Many of the people whom I serve do not give me anything, others are very generous givers. But what is given is just that, gifts, not pay.
My Master's economy does not operate on debt, but on grace. So He does not operate by charging and paying, but rather by giving and receiving. On the other hand, I live in a world the economy of which ONLY operates on the principle of debt! So when I receive bills which are charged to me, I pay them.
Your brother in Christ, Bruce
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