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Originally Posted by Theoretical  Not sure whether to stick this in Law of God, Ecclesiology or General. Quote: |
interesting point about the bookstore in the church only open on Sunday....can we start a new thread about it? I am intrigued.
| Your wish is my command, Pergy.
Is it lawful for a church to sell books on Sunday? |
This is sort of sticky. Is it a "work of necessity ... mercy?" Is it something that could be more readily done Saturday evening or Monday morning? Could a person just get the book and pay for it later, so folks don't have to work and make transactions?
My church has a book room, and there is a "petty cash" box, wherein people put their money for the books bought. If someone doesn't have the money, they can take the book, and record the book bought and how much they owe, if they want to pay for it later. I think this is good because people can get a good book to read on the Lord's Day, but don't have to engage in "business" to carry it out. So, I suppose it's an honor code sort of system.
However, if such is not possible for a church, maybe they should consider opening the book room/store Saturday evenings, Monday mornings, and at any mid-week services that might occur.
