
Originally Posted by
Prufrock
The issue has been discussed frequently, although I'm not sure if ever strictly respecting Reformed Baptists (though the similitude of the WCF and LBC on this point is suggestive). The offering is
not included as an element of worship in the WCF; and the Directory for Publick Worship states that, when done, "the collection for the poor is so to be ordered, that no part of the publick worship be thereby hindered."
A collection box in which people could place money privately was customary.
Here are two succinct yet helpful threads dealing with the issue:
Giving in Worship and the WCF Giving in Worship (Church History) This has been the practice of our church from its first day.
Bob, elder, RBC Louisville. 1689 LBCF
"... Of such also, or of those who make a credible profession of being such, all those particular churches consist, which constitute our Lord's visible kingdom. ... Consequently, all the subjects of His government must have spiritual dispositions, , and yield spiritual obedience- obedience proceeding from an enlightened understanding, an awakened conscience, and a renewed heart."- Abraham Booth 1788
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