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Originally Posted by not4saken
 There's nuthin wrong with a Business Statement at the end of the year, for the Church Members. However, tithing to me is a matter of principle. I do it because I get blessed in return. Once that money leaves my hand- it makes no difference what the leadership does with it- that's between them and God. I did my part. It's always right to do what's right- no matter what others are doing. |
I find your highlighted statement mind boggling...but it must be what many others believe too else'n there wouldn't be so much corruption.
I, too, am firm in principle and believe in doing what is "right." Apparently, our definitions of "right" are different.
I'd rather use my 10%+ to hand deliver groceries to families in need; randomly pay someone's monthly mortgage payment who is down on his luck; send a check to a missionary; make someone's Christmas special; buy a less fortunate student at school a bag of new clothes; donate to St. Jude's; and the list goes on... Yes, I'd much rather do these things than give church staff six-digit salaries and fund extravagant vehicles, homes, trips, and even gifts for adulterous affairs.
Of course not all ministry is like this... but enough have surfaced lately that obviously accountability needs to be tightened. Church has become a big business.
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