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1 | Is tithing just O.T. or N.T. as well? | Matt 23:23 | Hank | 56409 | ||
Greetings, Johnny, and a warm Arkansas Howdy! Well, one thing we do know about giving: God loves a cheerful giver. And I suspect He might look favorably upon a cheerful user of this Bible study forum as well, don't you? Johnny, I'm disappointed in your post to inmyheart. It is so uncharacteristic of you to post anything with so much anger in it. Would your world come to an end if inmyheart refused to submit to your requests and opted not to answer your questions on the subject of the tithe? Perhaps it would be the better option to drop the subject, cool down. and leave the thread to dangle and eventually be interred in the dark archives of the forum. This is how it looks to me up here in Arkansas, at any rate. How are things in the islands these days? Peace and a warm hand of Christian fellowship from me to you. God bless. --Hank | ||||||
2 | Is tithing just O.T. or N.T. as well? | Matt 23:23 | justme | 56540 | ||
Hank: I read all the noted between Kalos and Johnny. Matthew 6:1 to 4 Luke 6:38. I believe in sacrifical giving, which I have think is the New Testament teaching. This by no means is limited to ten percent. Sacrifical giving means more from the heart, than a limited percentage. With limited amount of so much of a percent, then it becomes legalistic giving. Sacrifical giving is love that is from a happy heart giver. Ten percent for someone making 100,000.00 dollars a year is not near the sacrifice of a person making 16,000.00 dollars a year, who migth be struggling just to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. Sacrifical giving means exactly what the name implies. The extent of accountability, sacrifical giving, is between the LORD and ang the believer. Far too often the giver is judged by the treasurer of the church, and others who have access to the giving records. The need to impress others who have the authority to place members in high church positions, like Elders, Deacons, and Trustees, becomes a legalistic necesity. Thus this record keeping becomes what I call, allowing your left hand to know what your right hand is doing. This I base on Matther 6:3. For me, I do not believe, believers should deduct their giving on their income tax, except para-church gifts, if at all. I personally do not claim what I give, as I think to use this amount is getting something back that I have revield that the Lord has said that I am to keep quiet about. My wife and I give in cash, and that is how I believe I can best keep our giving between us and the Lord. This principle has done more to hold me accountable, and convict me, more than any words spoken from the pulpit. I do not believe in signing pledge cards either. My budget is based on faith and belief the Lord will supply our needs. I have never seen the day the Lord did not abundantly and bless beyond what we deserved. I think this understanding of giving is beyond what a ten percent is. The Old Testament tithe was really much more than ten percent, when you include all the different offerings that were required. More often than not I have heard do I tithe on the gross or net. The retort is do you want to be blessed on the gross or net, this seems to be very legalistic, and limiting. Have you ever heard of this principal before? I would like to read your or others responce to this. By the way, please remember me in your prayers as I have surgery on Friday, I sincerely appreciate your words in the forum. you are a genuine Christian of maturity, whom I admire. agape, justme |
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3 | Is tithing just O.T. or N.T. as well? | Matt 23:23 | Hank | 56570 | ||
Justme: I've read your post and think it contains some interesting observations, and certainly agree that we are not limited to 10 per cent as a cap to our giving. Most of all, however, I take note of your forthcoming surgery on Friday and you have my word that I will remember you in my prayers. And, how can I thank you for your kind and generous compliment! God bless you, my friend. --Hank | ||||||