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Originally Posted by AreYouReady?
Ok...I am on a study right now about denying oneself, taking up our cross and following Jesus.
None of this type of nonsense preaching/insinuating money should be thrown at the preacher's feet is what Christ taught. Even the 10% tithe is not NT teachings. However, I have nothing to say about those who wish to give 10% of their income to the church. They can do what they want with their money. Extortion? Yes it is if the preacher doesn't teach New Testament giving. God loves a cheerful giver and the Bible does not specify who we should give it to. And no, the tithe doesn't go to God as it is often said to the congregation, it goes into the preacher's pocket, although many smaller churches use it to pay bills instead of going into the pastor's pocket.
Christ taught...give us this day, our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses. Why can we not have a lesson in Christ's humility and forget the tithe preaching and say this in the spirit of Christ?
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Pastors are afraid to trust God. And with buildings and things of this world they have bills. Someone has to pay for that building that most congregations just adore.
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