Now we know which side he’s on...
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I quit donating to churches. When they push the tithing thing for your salvation you know you are in the wrong church. Run, don't walk, to the nearest exit. Salvation is by Grace, not works. Tithing is an old testament 'law'.
As it relates to giving, the NT standard is tougher on us than the OT standard:
“On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income” (1 Cor. 16:2)
“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously”(2 Cor. 9:6).
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7).
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6:19-21).
Agreed. The 10% mark is easy: just do your duty and get on with life.
Having the amount you give away depend on the condition of your heart is much more difficult as it requires constant monitoring and reflection.
It's definitely much easier to put out 10% and avoid examining my heart.
God needs nothing from us, but He also requires everything from us.
I agree that if a church is squandering money, it should be dealt with properly.
However, it is inaccurate to state that tithing/giving is an OT issue and not a NT requirement.
The NT gets at the heart and makes giving a heart issue and not just a compulsory directive. Being a cheerful giver is a tougher requirement than just being a giver.
You have to admit, it's a genius plan... Fleecing people of their hard earned money for fucked up shit using their religion to do it.
It's just too damn easy.