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Originally Posted by J-Roc
Hypothetical Scenario:
Joe Preacher is a pastor of a 20 person congregation...and the church size has been around this same relative number for the past 15 years. Joe Preacher just doesn't seem to attract a following, not because of anything morally wrong, but simply because he is a dull speaker, has a monotone voice and really does not go into much depth in his teachings. So, most who visit, simply do not stick around. However, there is one member, Daddi Warbux, of this small congregation that earns $80 million annually. Should Daddi be tithing $8 million a year (10%) to this church and should Joe Preacher live as a millionaire as a result of this one person's tithing?
What say ye?
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I haven't read the thread, but if I were this pastor, I would make sure that the rich guy pays off gross instead of net. This will net me 8 mil instead 4 mil.
I would take all of the tithe, but I would give generously to pay the utilities for our small church building. In fact, I might let go of a half mil to build a new church. I would pay out of my pocket to have a golf course built on the church property, which I would play on everyday as a ministry to the lost golfers in our city.
I would brag to my fellow pastors in my section/district that I personally pay all the bills at my small church. After service at campmeeting, I would call my chauffer to bring my limo for the ride home!
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