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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, Greetings in Jesus' name! Truly, you have a dizzying intellect! Honestly, I do not get your point. On one hand, you have said many, many times that we are not bound by the Law to pay tithes. Nevertheless, you state: "It cannot be affirmed that the Old Testament law of tithes is binding on the Christian Church, nevertheless the principle of this law remains, and is incorporated in the gospel (1Co 9:13-14); and if, as is the case, the motive that ought to prompt to liberality in the cause of religion and of the service of God be greater now than in Old Testament times, then Christians outght to go beyond the ancient Hebrew in consecrating both themselves and their substance to God. " This sounds just like asking for money, maybe even 'requiring' it! Also, these do not sound like your words. May I ask who you quote here? ' MY point was that even in the Old Testament the Lord desired that man obey from the heart, not by the letter. Abraham was justified by faith before circumcision, and before the Law. Also... "For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins." Hebrews 10:4 NASB. This tells us that our sacrifice did not cleanse us, but God's grace. Finally, you keep using the word 'required,' but even in the Old Testament, tithes were not required for salvation, nor were you disowned from being an Israelite. Now, in Christ we are not 'required' but giving is still pleasing to God. Johnny, could you please tell me what you believe we SHOULD do concerning giving to God? Please, I beg of you, give me the short version! Don't just say, "Any amount you feel!" Also, don't tell me any more of what we should NOT do. I think I understand that we are not saved by tithing. Peace in Christ Jesus, charis |