Tithes While Between Churches

If you want, give your offerings to selected Christian ministries that
you like.

Give it to the poor in the form of food and blankets. It will be cold soon.

pray about it. when I stopped regularly attending church God told me not to tithe.
don't be legalistic about it, just do the right thing.



PS (if you're blindly giving tithes because you've been taught to, it might be time to take a raincheck and see what God really wants from you in this area (he might even want more, or a bigger commitment - but only he can tell you.)

elenore said:

pray about it. when I stopped regularly attending church God told me not to tithe.
don't be legalistic about it, just do the right thing.



PS (if you're blindly giving tithes because you've been taught to, it might be time to take a raincheck and see what God really wants from you in this area (he might even want more, or a bigger commitment - but only he can tell you.)

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Why would GOD contradict himself?

Avniel said:

Why would GOD contradict himself?

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Why are you asking if God would contradict himself?

The tithe that the church preaches today is no where close to the tithe that was law in the OT.

I know that many may not like version The Message, but I am finding out that it pretty much gets to the heart of things (pun intended).

2 Corinthians 9:7

I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over, and make up your own mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.

Parallel verse in the King James

2 Corinthians 9:7

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

The above is what I go by when giving offering.

elenore said:

pray about it. when I stopped regularly attending church God told me not to tithe.
don't be legalistic about it, just do the right thing.

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Amen

The LORD told me the same thing too...

And when I listened, FAITH exploded in me
and everything started to change as I understood
the 'simplicity of CHRIST' (2nd Corinthians 11:3)

And how its about resting
and HIS effort
Not mine

Giving up
So that HE can live HIS amazing, miracle life in a
broken jar like myself. (2nd Corinthians 4:7)

There is NO going back...

-eric

The Exchanged Life

We all know that money has pooled into certain ministries and is not going out to meet the needs of the poor. That can jade our perspective on giving.

For personal reasons, remember that if you get yourself out of an automated habit, it becomes much harder to do later. Autopilot might seem insincere, but when you put yourself in a position to make decisions over every detail, it takes more mental stamina.

It is like going on vacation and having to argue over where every meal is eaten... at home, you have routines and meals are easier.

People who get sudden windfalls or pay increases often find it harder to tithe, and I'd guess a lot is due to the mental energy it takes to make the decision.

Do you want to maintain a lifestyle of giving... living in a world where the poor are sustained by considerate people... where faith communities can survive and have a presence. The issue is not just about law:grace.
What is the heart of the law?
How can you lead a life that follows in tandem with how you believe an ideal community should operate...

Is your life an expression of love and compassion...

When you are blessed, are you willing to give up a part of that blessing for someone else who could use the help...