Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
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: I need help on how to tithe. |
Bible Note: Kalos: Your post brings to mind a thought I have never really come to a solid conclusion on, your or anyone elses opinion is welcome. For a person who is married and has say two children and is making just a dollar or two above minimum wage. For that person ten percent represents a lot more than sau a person making fourty thousand a year. I have believed more in sacrificial giving. Often I have heard of some who had to make a choice of not making a payment of giving. Some have even gone and given a "seed faith" (WOF) and still fell farther behind, and blamed GOD for not blessing them. I personally have a huge problem with those who give to get back. That is in my understanding of Scripture is not Biblical. I Pastoredthree churches that were in relatively poor comunities. Sometimes people coming to the church for assistance in utilities or food from the Deacon Board, made more money and had much more that me and my family, there was a total of six in our family. There were times that the Mission support funds were increased every year, but my salary was not increased in three years. I made know how difficult making our minimum budget. The blessing of the way Lord was to see how He used other people outside the church to help without being asked. These people were amazing in the fact they were used and blessed because they were sensitive to the Lords leading. I am sure that there are many Pastors that feel that the priority of caring for the Pastors needs are less important than the Missions fund or some other fund. Me and my wife, when budget time comes for the church, always make a suggestion that the pastor gets a raise. Because of what we experienced, we are more aware that the pastors needs must be a priority. I believe there is nothing more hurtful as to not show financial appreciation to the Pastor. We also experienced one church that went way overboard to make sure our needs were ment. There were only about 25 members, and were the most caring, loving people we have ever ministered with. Justme |