Why Do Christians Have Stores In Their Church?

Would it bother you if you went into a church that had a \"gift shop?\" Okay, maybe not a gift shop, but a bookstore? When we look at scripture, is there anything that makes stores in churches a red flag? You can bet we\'re going to talk about Jesus flipping tables in the temple, but you might be surprised what that text actually shows us. We also look at the heart (or lack thereof?) behind selling goods in churches.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to [email protected] The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!Subscribe to our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ZQUeRbVEw1C8-1lRK9BYwPastor Burt Miller is the Lead Pastor of Solid Ground Church in Lewes, DEhttps://solidground.church/Pastor Josh Dupiche is the Lead Pastor of Hope Church in Milford, DEhttps://www.hopebfc.church/Mark Dickey hosts the Afternoon Show on The Bridge weekdays from 3-7pm ESThttps://www.wearethebridge.org/station/staff/mark-dickey/Intro Music thanks to Luca Francinihttps://www.youtube.com/@lucafrancinimusic