Money and religion

John 2:13-22

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Dear friend,

Today’s Gospel offers the dramatic account of Jesus clearing the temple of sacrificial animals and money changers.

These activities, he says, profane God’s house, and must go.

Whip of cords. Pouring out money. Overturning tables. This scene always makes me wonder: What’s going on today in houses of worship that would displease Jesus?

Coffee hour? Collection plates? Stewardship campaigns?

Maybe. Maybe our comfortable practices have become more comfortable than they should. Maybe they warrant periodic scrutiny?

What do you think?