Some opinions wanted

[LUKE2447]

Originally Posted by gloryseeker

It is very simple. According to the Bible there is only one way that faith comes (Rom 10:17), by hearing the Word.

Now, if someone says, "Ushers come up and pass the plates" you are absolutely right, no faith will come. But if someone takes a few minutes and exhorts from the Word why we are to give then according to the Word faith will come.

Too often, the focus of "offering time" is about the church getting the money it needs to operate. Tithes and offerings is a time of worship. It is a way we honor God and when faith comes and we give according to how God designed His system there are many promises that will manifest in our life.

Having a box in the back and nothing being said about giving robs people of the Word, the opportunity, and the reason we give.

Totaly agree offering time is a form of worship and should not be negated to a BOX ON THE WALL!

I believe in free will giving BUT this back door thing about giving offering because "oh we might offend" someone that they should give.....

Now the 4 and 5 offerings..... I think at some point that would be a like a song being played way to many times in a row.