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Originally Posted by bishoph
D4T,
If I have read these posts and misunderstood their meaning then I will be the first to apologize. However it appears to me that much of the comments here suggest that some have no intention of leaving and finding a place they can support, they just choose to not support the place they are being fed. The reality IMHO is simple, if the situation was really so bad that you were not being fed and you could not stand to be there then you should leave. Otherwise by your continued attendance and receiving (eating) from the ministry of the "bad" church/leadership you are in essence someone who is eating and dipping out without paying.
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When I first began attending this church, ten years ago, the only requirement for membership was "
to just show up." And as a member, I tithed.
Now, they say I am no longer a member unless I sign this NEW agreement. Nope, aint signing nothing. Not BIBLICAL... sorry. My allegiance is to Jesus!
I don't feel an obligation to contribute to an organization that does not consider me a
member. I am a guest at this country club. Guests do not pay dues!
BTW - If I could not STAND to be there, then I
would leave. (And sometimes, I do get up and leave. LOL!)