06-18-2007, 09:02 PM
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Supercalifragilisticexpiali...
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Originally Posted by Felicity
I have never been able to figure out why any born again believer having experienced the grace, mercy, forgiveness of and relationship with a God who is so awesome and powerful and bestows such blessing, favor and anointing on us ......... could possibly resent giving 10% of what they earn.
Doesn't make sense to me.
Whether a preacher preaches/teaches tithing in a legalistic way or not, the idea of resentment of giving that little portion on the part of a believer leaves me astounded.
If nothing else, it's a great plan for giving. The church and ministry have to be supported some way. To have a streamlined plan that applies to everyone evenly and fairly seems sensible and good.
10% - a tithe. And then of course we can give offerings on top of that and also through faith (like the faith promise plan) become a vessel that God can use to bring even greater financial blessing to the church.
God is pleased with a cheerful giver. Not a resentful stingy fist folded "I shouldn't have to do this" kind of giver.
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Sorry Felicity, but I have never understood why when a believer says tithing is not mandated in the New Testament, he is seen as resentful and stingy.
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