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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: can i pay my tithes to my mother? |
Bible Note: Thank you, Prayon for your post but please allow me to clarify for I am afraid the meaning of my message was misunderstood. I give very generously to my church and pastor in time and money, but my income has been known to fluctuate wildly so sometimes I give 50 percent and sometimes 20 and sometimes less than 10 percent. This is what makes me feel good as part of a congregation and I pay no attention to the word 'tithe' since I feel that it is ALL God's money, we are only using His gifts during our short journey upon His earth. To me, it is not how much to give, but rather, how much should I KEEP? Which is why I chose the verse above to head this thread. What is a tithe for? Well it is hard to understand how one can put guidelines on the feelings in one's heart. If one, like me at times, has all needs met and bills have been paid, then I would not feel right giving ten percent of a week's income, because "he who sows sparingly..." That is what makes tithing impertinent. However, the fact remains, that in many churches, if every member would faithfully give ten percent every week, there would be no need for the fund-raisers that are so often necessary. One final verse in closing, from KJV, Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. In His Generous Grasp, Tim |