Comments on: In Money We Trust? http://w2wsoul.com/in-money-we-trust/ Christian Poems, Womens Issues, Blog, Articles Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:24:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: Leo Peter http://w2wsoul.com/in-money-we-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Leo Peter Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:46:20 +0000 http://w2wsoul.com/?p=784#comment-170 Nice article! A good reminder for me to give to God at least 10% of what I earn. Nice article! A good reminder for me to give to God at least 10% of what I earn.

]]> By: Nathan J. Brauer http://w2wsoul.com/in-money-we-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Nathan J. Brauer Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:01:56 +0000 http://w2wsoul.com/?p=784#comment-104 God also says "give away all you have" (paraphrased) Each command should be read in context -- yes, He said 10%, but he said that in a certain situation. You have to understand the entire social/economical/gov'tal situation they were in when they were having the discussion about how much we should tithe. (PS: Israel = us. ;) ) God also says “give away all you have” (paraphrased)
Each command should be read in context — yes, He said 10%, but he said that in a certain situation. You have to understand the entire social/economical/gov’tal situation they were in when they were having the discussion about how much we should tithe.

(PS: Israel = us. ;) )

]]> By: steward http://w2wsoul.com/in-money-we-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-101 steward Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:13:49 +0000 http://w2wsoul.com/?p=784#comment-101 God is good, To be clear, God asked Israel to give 10%, not 'us' God is good,
To be clear, God asked Israel to give 10%, not ‘us’

]]> By: God is Good http://w2wsoul.com/in-money-we-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-100 God is Good Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:50:32 +0000 http://w2wsoul.com/?p=784#comment-100 In reply to Steward, God ask us to give 10% so therefore my friend, it is a must...a requirement. If you love God you will obey him as well. Thank you Kaleb, this was a great read :) In reply to Steward, God ask us to give 10% so therefore my friend, it is a must…a requirement. If you love God you will obey him as well. Thank you Kaleb, this was a great read :)

]]> By: Grapixia http://w2wsoul.com/in-money-we-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Grapixia Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:13:58 +0000 http://w2wsoul.com/?p=784#comment-96 The reason I stated that it may be an extreme view is because, your first statement makes it<br /> seems like you are saying that Christians who tithe are not being "led by the spirit" <br /> <blockquote>"But tithing is not required for the Church because our giving should be led by the Spirit."</blockquote><br /> I may be wrong in interpreting what you said, if I am, please correct me.<br /> If a Church is legalistic about tithing or even about the offerings it receives, that is also extreme and I agree with you that there should be no tithing minimum but the word tithing means one-tenth/10%, what is given above or below the tithe is called offering as far as I understand.<br /> Now there are Apostate Churches/Pastors out there that really because of greed has corrupted<br /> the whole concept of tithing, they manipulate the members and even pass around the offering<br /> plate twice and if they do not meet the recommended amount, they pass that offering plate again!<br /> I have heard about Churches that determine how much a member should give, depending on how much the member makes per year and if they don't give the tithe, they are placed in collections. Others recommend that members use a credit cards, placing their members in a high potential of being in depth, all these examples are so wrong it is ridiculous! and the leaders of these churches will have to answer to God when he returns.<br /> My experience is quite different, I attend a Church that has never manipulated anyone into giving a tithe. My pastor don't even like to speak about money because of the bad connotations out there about preachers and money, if he does speak about money it is done in the context of stewardship which is a Biblical concept, which not only encompasses money but every thing God has blessed us with, our time, resources etc. <br /> My final thought is this, both the tithe and the offering should be Spirit Led and should be given sacrificially with joy! :) The reason I stated that it may be an extreme view is because, your first statement makes it
seems like you are saying that Christians who tithe are not being “led by the spirit”

“But tithing is not required for the Church because our giving should be led by the Spirit.”

I may be wrong in interpreting what you said, if I am, please correct me.

If a Church is legalistic about tithing or even about the offerings it receives, that is also extreme and I agree with you that there should be no tithing minimum but the word tithing means one-tenth/10%, what is given above or below the tithe is called offering as far as I understand.

Now there are Apostate Churches/Pastors out there that really because of greed has corrupted
the whole concept of tithing, they manipulate the members and even pass around the offering
plate twice and if they do not meet the recommended amount, they pass that offering plate again!

I have heard about Churches that determine how much a member should give, depending on how much the member makes per year and if they don’t give the tithe, they are placed in collections. Others recommend that members use a credit cards, placing their members in a high potential of being in depth, all these examples are so wrong it is ridiculous! and the leaders of these churches will have to answer to God when he returns.

My experience is quite different, I attend a Church that has never manipulated anyone into giving a tithe. My pastor don’t even like to speak about money because of the bad connotations out there about preachers and money, if he does speak about money it is done in the context of stewardship which is a Biblical concept, which not only encompasses money but every thing God has blessed us with, our time, resources etc.

My final thought is this, both the tithe and the offering should be Spirit Led and should be given sacrificially with joy! :)

]]> By: steward http://w2wsoul.com/in-money-we-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-95 steward Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:11:59 +0000 http://w2wsoul.com/?p=784#comment-95 Grapixia, There is nothing extreme about what i'm saying. I will never say 'don't give'. I will say that your giving should be Spirit led. Can't imagine that this is an extreme viewpoint because those who tithe typically believe that offerings above the tithe are Spirit led also. I just don't believe that we have a tithing minimum, or legalistic starting point. Grapixia,
There is nothing extreme about what i’m saying. I will never say ‘don’t give’. I will say that your giving should be Spirit led. Can’t imagine that this is an extreme viewpoint because those who tithe typically believe that offerings above the tithe are Spirit led also. I just don’t believe that we have a tithing minimum, or legalistic starting point.

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