A thought on tithing

[BeenThinkin]

Originally Posted by The Lemon

Regardless of your views on how to give (10%, more, or less), can we all agree that we have a biblical responsibility to be givers...both money, food, clothing, whatever the need may be...especially to those in the household of faith.

Your Pastor (assuming he is a good shephard), is a pillar of faith, and a rock in a world that blows to and fro with every wind of doctrine. We should be glad to give to help the ministry...glad to give to help one another...glad to give when and where we can.

Freely we have received...freely give. I understand the doctrinal debate, and it is for the most part good. but when everything settles...it is our responsibility, our character, our integrity....giving in a Christians life is not optional.

If anything, we should pray to be more sensitive, better stewards, just better for Him, and for each other, and for a world that is lost.

JMHO..

I think some have forgotten this passage. ....... 2Co 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

And maybe this one.... Out of context? You decide.

Mt 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.


Been Thinkin

[Truthseeker]

I'm a son of the father he doesn't tax me.

[houston]

The bill of rights affords Christians the privilege to gossip. Got it.

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by houston

The bill of rights affords Christians the privilege to gossip. Got it.

Well houston, when I made that argument, a person here says he is concerned about people who think the Bill of Rights and the privilege of free speech supersedes the bible.

According to that logic, we should never discuss any church or it's activities.

[tv1a]

The Bible shows how to discuss church business. If you do it the way the Bible outlines, you wouldn't have been spouting your opinion about a church you don't attend.

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

Well houston, when I made that argument, a person here says he is concerned about people who think the Bill of Rights and the privilege of free speech supersedes the bible.

According to that logic, we should never discuss any church or it's activities.

[Aquila]

House churches. Many elders don't require tithes and choose to work for a living as Paul did.

[AreYouReady?]

The one house church I've had the opportunity to observe in my area showed great responsibility.

My neighbor across the road told me that they had no name, no organization, but yet they came together once a month for what they called "unity service" and dinner on the grounds. They had conventions in the Spring and Fall.

They traveled two by two into cities and countryside to preach in homes. The only things they took were their personal belongings. Her sister was a lady minister. She traveled all over the world, staying sometimes only a week in certain areas. She is now 90 years old. She has told us of the rewards and abuses she has endured for the 64 years she preached.

She now lives in a nursing home Green House. She is very happy to be there in her own room. She tells me that this is the first time in her life that she has ever had a room that she can call her own.

Her uncle helped founded the Tupelo Children's Mansion and she lives like old time pentecostals, but the organization she is with do not believe in speaking in tongues.

I have been blessed to have spent time with this family and especially with her sister who passed away 2 years ago just before Thanksgiving. I miss her.

[Nitehawk013]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyrrYitmHGE

[jediwill83]

Originally Posted by Nitehawk013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyrrYitmHGE

LOL Awesome

[AreYouReady?]

I can't wait to watch this video Nitehawk. I have to get somewhere where I can watch it without interruption.

I thought I was upgrading to high speed wireless...but this is just a shade faster than dialup. Anything I download still has a long buffer time.