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NASB | 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift]. [Prov 22:9] |
Subject: Releases from tithing 10 per cent? |
Bible Note: Dear Johnny, I am not trying to 'disprove' your statements. If I have heard you correctly, your church believes only in the 'love offering.' Is this correct? I do not say this is wrong. OK? I would, however, like to ask you, how often do you collect this offering? How often do you remind the people that they are required to give these offerings? What happens to those who do not give 'love offerings?' Does your church know the identity of those who 'give big' offerings? I'm just curious. By the way, if you ask me what Scripture I use when I teach New Testament giving, they are: "Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7 NASB, and... "And in His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, and chief seats in the synagogues, and places of honor at banquets, who devour widows' houses, and for appearance's sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation. And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the multitude were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. And calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, "Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on." Mark 12:38-44 NASB. I then explain the Old Testament (our tutor) tithe and offering system. I say that we are no longer under the obligation of the Law, but it is a good basic measure that is wise and full of grace. The people in my church never hear 'appeals' for money, and know that they are not 'required' or 'watched' by anyone (but God). Please, stop 'challenging' me. I am weary! In Christ Jesus, charis |