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Tithing incident at laudromat
Deborah-Leigh:
Right CIY
Quote from Ray's paper on Tithing: http://www.bible-truths.com/tithing.html
GIVING VERSUS TITHING
Do any of these Scripture references quoted above regarding voluntary giving, have anything to do with "tithing?" Absolutely not. Notice what the definition of Christian tithing is:
"tithe (tith) n. 1a. A tenth part of one’s annual income contributed voluntarily or due as a tax, esp. for the support of the clergy or church." (The American Heritage College Dictionary, p. 1444).
Tithing was commanded by the LAW.
Giving is voluntary from the HEART.
and there is MUCH more!!
Peace to you
Arcturus :)
hillsbororiver:
Hi Nole,
Although it is a great gesture to offer some help (by guests) in paying for any utilities or refreshments when hosting a study it is not something we have required in our own informal get togethers.
I know that at Ray's house when he invited everyone to come to his home for fellowship at the Mobile Conference his wife graciously prepared an incredibly satisfying supper and there was no hint of any desire on his part of collecting anything to cover the cost.
We have hosted and been a guest at some studies here in Tampa and when the subject came up we came to the conclusion that it would be a better thing to give a little extra to the waiters and waitresses who may serve us when we dine out or to the poor unfortunate person on the side of the road asking for a handout. There is no directive in this regard other than help when you can when you can perceive a need for it.
His Peace to you,
Joe
seminole:
Oh yeah, I got you. I didn't mean it was a requirement or nothing just something one would do because they want to.
Bradigans:
--- Quote from: seminole on July 24, 2007, 03:58:38 PM ---I got a question. So I think that pretty much every one here doesn't attend a church. Right?
--- End quote ---
I'm quite often asked this question. My usual reply is, "i'm hopeful that I am THE CHURCH, or better put, a lively stone in it."
1 Peter 2:5 - Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Dean Peterman:
Great story
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