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NASB | 2 Corinthians 8:8 I am not speaking this as a command, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity of your love also. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 8:8 I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well. |
Subject: would the church need to tithe to missio |
Bible Note: Hank, I read with interest your summary of what's happening in your church. Awesome! I'd like to offer some personal reflections as well. Similarly, I'm blessed to attend a local (non-denominational)"Christian Church" that is growing and gives around 20 per-cent of it's budget to missions. We also send mission teams each year to Chile and Mexico. (Strangely this costs money?). As a result of our church giving, being doctrinally and spiritually sound - characteristics you cited- we're growing. Plans have been approved, commitments made, and we're starting construction on a new 450 seat worship center. This is not being built because of greed or ego, but because we're bursting at the seems with 3 current services and we desperately need the facilities! As I've been involved there for over 7 years, we've seen over a 50 per-cent plus growth. I attribute this to the above comments as well as a solid, cohesive, and united leadership- which I support. We're evidently meeting a need in our local community- as your church is- and God is blessing it! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |