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Is It Better for Christians to Worship in an Economical Space or a Beautiful One?

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Is It Better for Christians to Worship in an Economical Space or a Beautiful One?

January 5, 2023
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Questions about whether Christians are obligated by Matthew 6:19 to meet in the most practical, economical space possible and whether playing music too beautifully during worship can actually become a distraction.

* Are Christians obligated by Matthew 6:19 to meet in the most practical, economical space possible, or is it preferable to construct buildings like cathedrals that are outwardly beautiful and reflect God’s glory?

* At what point does playing music beautifully during worship actually become a distraction?

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