Posted on 04/09/2011 9:02:51 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Spot on.
Now there are some preachers on tv with a suit and a tie and a vest
they want you to send your money to the lord but they give you their address
Cause all of your donations are completely tax free
God bless you all but most of all send your money
Hank Williams Jr. American Dream
The Tithe IS a good guideline but it is not required of the NT believer.
A Christian should seek God to determine how much they should give....
It is interesting that the preachers who preach that the Tithe is required and quote Malachi’ NEVER mention the sabbatical years when the Jews
WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO TITHE AT ALL!!!!
The church building mentioned above was NOT the Christians... it was the RCC... sadly, they are not even a close to following the teachings of Christianity. All they have is a little Jesus Jargon.
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.”
~Matthew 23:23-24~
Does God need our money? Of course not! If we give to God we ought to give out of more than a misguided sense of legalism. Give to please God. Give to take care of your family, your neighbors and the poor. If you feel led to give, give by all means! We have more resources available to us than just what we keep in our bank accounts. Whatever became of giving of your time to God.
Being a Christian is more than showing up on Sunday for a couple of hours, and it’s more than throwing a few bucks in a plate. Christianity is what you do with your life! A Christian - or little Christ - ought to live in such a way that introduces others to Christ on a daily basis. If that means being financially faithful to God, then do that, but what I find to be likely is that more is required of us than writing a check to the counting committee on Sundays after payday.
This isn’t meaning to step on the toes of faithful tithers, but as noble and appreciated as tithes are, we need to watch out for those who come to church, get saved, and there only change is that now they tithe. Christ changes people from the inside out, and it may be that he changes how we behave with our currency, but if that’s the only evidence of faith, I think we would have reason to be concerned for them.
Our family started tithing when my wife first started getting heavily involved with the church and I protested. However, it has proven to be a blessing for us as we have received many blessings for it. Now I insist upon it.
I’m glad to hear that. I liked that episode and A Cry in the Dark is one of my favorite movies.
Yes, and in turn the govt gives tax-free status to the church.
Lots of preachers will tell you to give 10% of the gross. Yet to me it should be 10% of the net PLUS 10% of any tax refund you get. I believe that’s what Jesus meant when He said “Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s, and unto God that which is God’s.’
Every scripture you find “tithing” will be in the Old Testament. Think about it. You are free now.
Bingo!!!
I agree with that but “giving” and “tithing” are not the same thing. Giving is a free choice, tithing is an Old Testament command.
I would not go to a church that preaches “tithing”. They are either greedy or they don’t understand “grace” or new testament scripture.
the answer is no.
I give my time. I figure I give around 8 hours a week. That would be the equivalent of close to 20 percent of the hours that I work.
I don’t make very much so the time I can give them is more valuable than a percentage of my pay.
Yes, as the state waxes, the church wanes.
marker
Giving is giving and the Christian thing to do. Besides, it not only helps others but makes one feel good inside too. I believe the happiest moments in my life was not on receiving something from someone but when I helped a needy or hurting person.
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