Huntingteckel
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Yeah, it's kind of a pain that it isn't clearer. Either way, I think we are supposed to be very generous with our money as Christians.
Unless we understand the meaning and purpose of tithes, this will just keep bouncing all over the place. The other problem is, there will be no agreement on the meaning and purpose!
I know but the tithe is so important for me to do it, i would go without rather than touch in the tithe. God has promised He will provide for us. Tithing protects our money from the devouring spirit.Sal, it's easy to say that but if you're like I was and only able to eat two or three packs of Raman noodles a day then even five dollars leaves you without a meal or power.
Jmilly, you could give 5% to one and the other if you wanted. That way you're still contributing to the church you attend as well as a church in need.
Sal, it's easy to say that but if you're like I was and only able to eat two or three packs of Raman noodles a day then even five dollars leaves you without a meal or power.
Jmilly, you could give 5% to one and the other if you wanted. That way you're still contributing to the church you attend as well as a church in need.
I understand where your coming from. I only heard of tithing when i first attended the church i go to now. Through the teachings based on the Word of God, i understand all i need to know about tithing, i accept it and understand it. If it wasn't for the church i wouldn't understand just from reading my bible. The church that teaches the Word of God helps to understand all aspects of the bible not just the tithe mind. I hope you find a church that you has a good teaching of the Word, is dynamic and where you find a good christian community there.When I find a church that actually does that with the money I give then I will make it my home church and I'll tithe. Like I said, sending bibles overseas or giving the money to Salvation Army it better than lining a pastors pockets.
I don't have a church so I don't tithe. I'm not sending money to a church I don't believe in.
If it wasn't for the church i wouldn't understand just from reading my bible.
That's where the issue is. You want to hear your pastor twist some verses? Let him see a car he wants or something. He will be screaming about how you will rot in hell and describe just how painful it will be if you don't give that ten percent. No pastor should be making more than is necessary for a decent living. They whine and complain and point out all the verses they can twist to make you feel guilty even if you can just barely afford gas to get to the church. And don't expect a dime of that money to come back when you are about to be homeless either. They won't part with it.
You think I like money? I wouldn't have quit my job if I liked money. Pastors nowadays are the ones that love that money. All they have to do for it is stand up in front of people and spew bull crap once a week and they'll get paid more than most people. It's awesome!