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Nathan:
Hayley,

You bring up some valid points, but it's kind of like saying, "why does the church teach such evil doctrines?"


--- Quote ---what I was trying to say was why do institutions (aka organized religion and others) still enjoy tax exemption?
--- End quote ---

One of the main reasons is, many people give ONLY to get a tax write-off. This is why most could care less about the accountability of those they are giving to. Of course, for those who have "come out of her my people", this is really not our concern. Whores do what whores do. To extend charity, one does not need to go through an organized church or any charitable organization.

The solution is so simple. Knowing that the organized churches and charities are corrupt, if one wants to give to the needy, then do just that - give directly to the needy. My wife and I feed the homeless. We buy the food, prepare and give it directly to them - there is no middle man. If someone would rather give money to a "charity", fine, but just realize that the majority of the money you give goes to "administrative costs", which often times can be as high as 90%.

 

Dave in Tenn:
It's not always true that the majority of collected funds in 'charities' goes to administrative costs.  There's plenty of unbiased research available that gives the breakdowns.   

What I get from Scripture is that 'giving' should be done secretly--as much as is possible--and certainly without ostentation.  This goes for any number of 'good works'.  It's also practically worth remembering that no matter what we do or don't do in His name, there will those who object to it.  Maybe just another good reason to do it 'secretly'.   :D  Especially since what we 'do' is not for the praise of men, lest we receive our 'reward' now.

Rhys 🕊:
God knows our heart when we give.

Pro 19:17  Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.

I do think we have to have wisdom when giving and know where the money is going. It's been generous to the poor not the charity.

 
Pro 23:23  Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Buy into to this first then give in secret - for that is wisdom

Draw near to Him and He will show us what is best

Ecc 1:13  And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. It is an unhappy business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with.


Rhys

dodrill:
Thanks Uncle Bob
So Mystery Babylon doesn't fall because she has to start declaring her wealth ;D

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