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sword said:subllibrm said:sword said:Question for those who do not believe in tithing.
Me thinks you are equating tithing with giving and coming to the conclusion that there are people who believe we are not to give.
sword said:1. Would you say we are suppose to support the local church through our increase and the old testament example of 10% could be applied today regarding supporting our local ministries. Would you agree to it, not as a command, but as a reference to compare to.
Yes we are to support or local body/congregation/assembly with our time talent and treasure. I have no problem using 10% as an example and/or reference point. I would not claim it as a command.
sword said:2. How do you propose to support the local church and its ministries if members do not give.
Why would they not give? See, me thought correctly.
sword said:3. What do you believe God expects each of us to give?
The exact amount He leads them to give. He led the widow to give her last two pennies. Has he led you to give all that you have?
sword said:4. Do you think, in the USA, most people can afford to give 10%?
Of course. They can afford smart phones can't they? Actually most could afford more. So what?a Most believers that I know well enough to be aware of their giving hit a much high plateau. But again, so what?
sword said:5. What should new Christians be taught regarding biblical giving.
That they have a responsibility to consider all that they have to be property of God. And that when he directs them to give from their possessions, they are to do so as an act of worship and obedience.
I can live with your take on tithing. I'm not so sure I can agree with some of the others peoples views regarding giving.
It seems the major sticking point is preachers teaching its robbing God not to give at least 10% It seems you just want the amount to be as God blesses and impresses on each persons heart. Would that be pretty close?
Why just focus on how much. How about giving some consideration to where?
Its down right demonic to declare that the local church is the storehouse and you have to give your money to the local church.
Why are you so hung up in the amount that you can't see "the where" is messed up?