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Satch:
You are so right Dennis. It is hard for me to fully grasp because I am not familiar with that type of an almost militant way that people are pushed or rather demanded to tithe.
I understand why the author who followed your reply ( I apologize, I don't remember the name) was offended that any would give to a church at all. All I can say is, please don't lump us all together. We may be the minority but we truly do our best to give to all that we know are in need and to not be so caught up in the dollars and cents of it all. Most sincerely, Satch

jennie:
Bobby, You did the right thing in helping those who cross your path. I am so sorry that your church was more concerned with your money thanwith you.
I have to tell you about a situation I found myself in. Long story short: We were in a large church that was taking in lots os money. My husband wasn't in the ministry at this time. I was working in the church office one summer and a man came in asking for help. He and his girlfriend had moved south for work because we have lots of mills here. They already had jobs, had rented a place to live and were really nice people. The mills here hold your pay back at least a week when you start your job. This couple had taken all they had to pay rent and buy gas to get from Kentucky. They had a little month old baby. All he was asking was gas money and if we could get them some groceries. At this church everything had to be approved by the pastor. He started yelling that we would not be contributing to sin because they weren't married so we would not help them. When I went back in the office the man was crying. He had heard all of it! He said he was sorry for getting me in trouble and not to worry about them. I only had 2 dollars with me so gave him that to get some gas with.

After they left, I was so mad! I took that preacher outside on the porch and told him to look all around as far as his eyes could see. I asked him how many people just within his line of sight were in need? He said we needed our money for a Family Life Center that was going to cost $1 million dollars and we only had 1/2 a million saved up! I told him that all the people around that church needed the money for their own family life.

When my husband heard what had happened he and I went to the couples' trailer and did what we should have. Needless to say, we were not welcomed there very much longer and I didn't care! People are much more important than buildings or money or anything. I don't think Jesus would have turned that little couple away. It almost makes me sick to my stomachjust to tell about this. We decided that we would never be involved in a church again such as that. We don't have much materially but we have peace in our hearts.

love_magnified:
IS IT SUCH A STRANGE CONCEPT TO THINK THAT WE LOVE CHRIST BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US?!?!?!

Then when why is it so strange to think that showing compassion and kindness to non-Christians could lead them to repentance. Is it not the goodness of God that leadeth thee to repentance? And did Christ require anyone to not be a sinner BEFORE he sacrificed himself for them, or did he die for the ungodly while they were yet sinners and enemies.  :roll:

Your post has blessed me today.

jennie:
Yes Bobby, it is sickening. I don't mean to judge but I just can't understand why buildings are the everything instead of people. That sweet little couple offered to pay me and my husband back when they got paid. Of course we wouldn't hear of it. We told them to use their pay for what their baby needed. We kept up with them until they left the area so I hope things are going well for them. The pastor of that church we left told us we would never amount to anything and would be poor for the rest of our days for condoning "those people living in a sinful state" but we told him we didn't really care what he thought. You know Bobby, we have never gone hungry . We have what we need given us by the Father.

You seem to be a sincere and kind person and now you need to go get some of that "ucky" pink  medicine to soothe your stomach since I made you sick!!!!

jennie:
Thanks Bobby and I am glad you feel better and don't have to take that terribly , ucky medicine!

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