[good samaritan]

As I have stated already, I believe we have some NT givers here on this thread. The problem is most people don't give at all. A very small percent of every church actually keep that church operating. Pro-tithers and anti-tithers alike, many don't give regardless of their theological stance.
If we don't trust the leaders in our local assemblies then we should find somewhere we do. I don't think non-giving has much to do with fear of abuse, but instead fear of losing what we have. Most would say I can't afford to give. (Who can afford to give?)
Many think, well if I had a lot of money I would give and that is not true either. A large percent of the wealthy don't give unless it is advantageous.(tax write off) People who are givers do so because they have committed themselves to be regardless of their financial status. The widow with the mite was a giver in proportion to what she had. I don't want anyone to feel condemned, but only to walk closer to God and allow him to guide our steps.