What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Admission for Sabbath events"
Answer
The provided documents contain no direct instruction regarding admission fees specifically for Sabbath events in Adventist churches. However, they generally warn against financing religious purposes through secular methods such as sales, fairs, or festivals, as this diminishes reverence for the house of God.
Regarding the Sabbath, it is emphasized that commercial activities such as buying and selling, as well as unnecessary travel, should be avoided; necessary arrangements such as purchasing tickets should, whenever possible, be made on other days.
Warning against secular methods of raising funds
»We see that the churches of our time promote gluttony, overindulgence, and debauchery by holding dinners, fairs, dances, and festivals to raise money for the church treasury. This is a method invented by fleshly senses to secure funds without sacrifice. ... They notice that lotteries, fairs, and games are sanctioned by the church, and they think there is something fascinating about this kind of fundraising.«
Avoiding purchases on the Sabbath
»And if the people of the land bring goods or any food for sale on the Sabbath, that we would not purchase them from them on the Sabbath or the holy day... In the absence of Nehemiah at the Persian court, this covenant was at least partially forgotten.«
Precaution in traveling and ticket purchase
»In accordance with the light that the Lord has given concerning Sabbath sanctification, we should be more cautious regarding travel by boat or carriage on that day. ... As far as possible, we should secure our tickets and make all necessary arrangements on another day.«
Desecration of God's house through commerce
»Often the place reserved for the worship of God is desecrated by food and drink, buying, selling, and amusements. Respect for the house of God and reverence for His worship are diminished in the minds of the youth.«
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