My Pastor Preach on Tithing - Faulty Methodology

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

Many Pastors do work when their congregations are small and poor as Paul did.

2Co 11:8 I robbed other churches by accepting support from them for the ministry to you.

1Co 9:13 Do you not know that those performing the holy services eat the things from the temple, and those attending to the altar have a share with the altar?
1Co 9:14 In the same way also the Lord ordered those who proclaim the gospel to live from the gospel.

Its not about how big the congregations are. The Church at Ephesus consisted of many people by the time Acts 20 took place. And still Paul did not teach the Elders to collect tithes of them.

Anyone no doubt could have and should have been giving offerings to ministry or to others during that time.

[Michael The Disciple]

1Co 9:13 Do you not know that those performing the holy services eat the things from the temple, and those attending to the altar have a share with the altar?
1Co 9:14 In the same way also the Lord ordered those who proclaim the gospel to live from the gospel.

In this context I think the following applies.

6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Galatians 6:6

Nothing there about tithing. Giving is expected no doubt.

[jediwill83]

Forced tithing under threat of judgement, curses and or damnation make it IMPOSSIBLE to give freely and give cheerfully.

I don't believe in Mafia Jesus collecting protection money.

[consapente89]

Originally Posted by jediwill83

Forced tithing under threat of judgement, curses and or damnation make it IMPOSSIBLE to give freely and give cheerfully.

I don't believe in Mafia Jesus collecting protection money.

When I was baptized in Jesus name there was a fear of Hell that motivated me to do it… I suppose you could say a threat of damnation. Yet it wasn't a burden to be obedient, it was a privilege to take on his name. Anyone should fear Hell as a consequence of disobedience, but that doesn't mean that obedience has to be a burden.

The Bible is full of "Heaven and He'll issues", tithing being one of them, but that shouldn't diminish the joy of being faithful to God.

[n david]

Originally Posted by jediwill83

Forced tithing under threat of judgement, curses and or damnation make it IMPOSSIBLE to give freely and give cheerfully.

I don't believe in Mafia Jesus collecting protection money.

AMEN!

[jediwill83]

Originally Posted by consapente89

When I was baptized in Jesus name there was a fear of Hell that motivated me to do it… I suppose you could say a threat of damnation. Yet it wasn't a burden to be obedient, it was a privilege to take on his name. Anyone should fear Hell as a consequence of disobedience, but that doesn't mean that obedience has to be a burden.

The Bible is full of "Heaven and He'll issues", tithing being one of them, but that shouldn't diminish the joy of being faithful to God.

I don't fear Hell. I fear disappointing the one I love and who loves me.

That look of disappointment on His face will torture me more than hellfire ever could.

[n david]

Originally Posted by consapente89

When I was baptized in Jesus name there was a fear of Hell that motivated me to do it… I suppose you could say a threat of damnation. Yet it wasn't a burden to be obedient, it was a privilege to take on his name. Anyone should fear Hell as a consequence of disobedience, but that doesn't mean that obedience has to be a burden.

The Bible is full of "Heaven and He'll issues", tithing being one of them, but that shouldn't diminish the joy of being faithful to God.

Please post the verse which states if one does not tithe, they will go to hell. Thank you.

[BrainWashed]

I don't want to be misunderstood.

I know they're bills due and they must be paid, and I don't have a problem contributing.

I've heard it time after time, pay your tithes and God will bless you financially!

I've then seen these tithe payers begin to struggle financially and end up filing bankruptcy. I've witnessed it with my own eyes!

That's a good way of putting people at odds with god. I'm sure the thought crossed their mind of, "I paid my tithes and god didn't rescue me from bankruptcy."

You put god in a position He shouldn't be put in when you preach "tithe and you'll be blessed financially."

[jediwill83]

God never commanded us to build buildings that were money siphons...but feel free to ignore that bit of common sense....

[Rudy]

I don't know anyone who is paying tithes according to the law.