2007-03-13 04:55:25 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually most of the missionaries are paying out of their own pocket to do that.
As someone who has done the mission thing myself - I'll simply tell you that the answer to your question is in the message they share.
2007-03-13 10:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they desire to serve people and share the Good News of Christ and the importance of His sacrifice. In most instances in the Bible when Christ asked individuals to follow him or be in His service, he did not pay them, nor did they take with them that which was valuable in a worldy sense. Additionally, I have found that when you are serving for the sake of serving, and not getting paid for it, it is much more meaningful and those you get in the service are more often there with the right motives and purpose.
Missions aren't for everyone. I have two older brothers who didn't serve missions, but I did. It was an amazing and awesome experience. Also, when families are unable to pay the Church will make sure they are provided for. The Church works like a fine watch.
2007-03-15 05:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by straightup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's considered service to God, and preparation for life in general. Most are 19-22 and have never lived on their own before. Serving God and doing so for 2 years without a visit from family & friends back home while cooking and cleaning for yourself teaches a lot about life to a young man. It also develops leadership skills which can be valuable when through with a mission. And talk about a strong work ethic! Wow!
2007-03-13 07:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because that are serving as the Lord commanded, "without purse or script." They sacrifice their time, talents and all they possess for the Lord. It is a demonstration of their love of the Lord and of his Gospel. Why would someone do that? Because they believe in what they preach. It might be worth listening to with that kind of conviction....
2007-03-13 04:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kerry 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
That is the way that it is set up in the Mormon church.
2007-03-13 12:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in there minds they're doing the work of the Lord and you dont charge God to work for him, especially not after all he's dont for human kind.
2007-03-13 04:58:10 · answer #6 · answered by Survivor 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
They oughta do something about those uniforms, too.
Seriously, I know they get some kind of stipend, because they used to come to my corner of Orlando a lot, and some of them were nice kids just looking to have an adventure. It's pretty small, though.
2007-03-13 04:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
For the same reason the Jehovas Witnesses have 2,000 unpaid volunteers printing their religious literature in a large printing plant in Downtown Brooklyn - cheap labor in the name of God - the Holy Sweatshop!!!
2007-03-13 05:04:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
They like their missionary positions experiences that they have chosen.
The world is not all about cash and stash.
2007-03-13 04:58:52 · answer #9 · answered by Bobyns 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.
2007-03-15 08:56:57 · answer #10 · answered by Isolde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋