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Originally Posted by onefaith2
Good words. All i disagree with is the first part. Submission to leadership is crucial to be in good standing with the church. My take is if you don't believe the tithing message being preached.. i would seek the Lord as to where you should go. Not all churches teach it the same way. Nevertheless I agree with Gods Drummer, there must be a support system for the ministry so that he or they can minister to the flock
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I agree in many ways with your post. However, the truth has to be told. We don't obey our leadership while disregarding Scripture. The NT church wasn't bound by circumcision (something practiced and embraced by Abraham) nor was it bound by tithing (something performed once by Abraham). To encourage people to freely give 10% (a “tithe” of their income) is acceptable, but to hinder the call of God and the enrichment and advancement of the church by holding back those who can't "pay up" their 10% is unbiblical. Any leadership that teaches that those who can't pay 10% and have “robbed God" and are to be restricted from ministry or Christian service are guilty of false doctrine and dividing the body.
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