tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573548.post6754417617942075942..comments2023-10-10T04:32:32.965-07:00Comments on FCB4: Why I don't teach Tithing...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10577334211297012754noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573548.post-51168935390342520172010-01-26T19:47:45.480-08:002010-01-26T19:47:45.480-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577334211297012754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573548.post-37206188580222682822010-01-26T19:47:44.732-08:002010-01-26T19:47:44.732-08:00Thanks Wes...
There is always a front end cost in ...Thanks Wes...<br />There is always a front end cost in getting any company, business or project and even a ministry off the ground. The folks around here have put a lot of thrust into the initial work and allowed me to pour a lot of energy and work into a vision and church that has by God's grace accomplished far more than any of us every thought would take place, especially so fast. It's been amazing to be a part of. <br /><br />I think I have taught two times, maybe three on giving in the 4 years we been doing this. I have always believed that the mission will generate the resources. That where peoples hearts are...money will follow and that God will fund what God says to do. I try to not hold the burden of such things...and to be about caring for those God said to care for and He has been gracious to take care of us, etc. But there are lots of people doing that too....there really is no rhyme or reason....we just try to do and teach mission and partnership and give folks a ministry life that they own and believe in...and it seems to work out good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577334211297012754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573548.post-32547388752791409832010-01-26T19:15:16.470-08:002010-01-26T19:15:16.470-08:00O.K., "sucess" is perhaps not the best w...O.K., "sucess" is perhaps not the best word to use. "Flourish" is more appropriate. Paying rent, salaries etc is often the downfall of a young church. Most importantly is the financial means to make a difference both in your neighborhood and abroad. The help given to the Karen, the people of East Central and the folks who attend JW has been made possible in a large part by the unselfish giving shown by your "flock". Really Eric, what that church does to change lives and show God's love is rare. Keep NOT preaching tithing, my friend... it works.wesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573548.post-71339080532441812622010-01-26T06:02:58.597-08:002010-01-26T06:02:58.597-08:00I must correct you, Eric. You DO teach Tithing......I must correct you, Eric. You DO teach Tithing... Tithing from the heart not from a fear standpoint. Look at the sucess of Jacob's Well. The proof is in the pudding...wesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573548.post-61834217113582608862010-01-25T21:40:28.556-08:002010-01-25T21:40:28.556-08:00I was just reading a book last night on the ten co...I was just reading a book last night on the ten commandments, about stealing the guy was saying in OT terms to withhold from the poor is stealing. In NT terms it's still the same deal, Ephesians 4:28 for example. It's clear that the needs of the poor are still a priority in NT.<br />I don't understand what you mean by not teaching tithing? You mean you don't talk about it, or you don't put a number on it?Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18264591553582198976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573548.post-50285476227075413422010-01-25T14:52:20.940-08:002010-01-25T14:52:20.940-08:00according to romans the law of the new covenant is...according to romans the law of the new covenant is to make us "conscious"(aware) of NOT loving our neighbor as ourselves. in regard to the law, anything apart from the 2nd commandmment(loving our neighbor.........) "is permissible but may not be constructive"<br /><br />historically christendom has misused the law for so many things, like invalidating the love that is between others, different from themselves.feetxxxlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931575208523991190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573548.post-26833821757591130702010-01-25T10:57:09.914-08:002010-01-25T10:57:09.914-08:00New Living TranslationNew Living TranslationAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577334211297012754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5573548.post-77653671307405440292010-01-25T10:51:02.833-08:002010-01-25T10:51:02.833-08:00What version of scripture are you using for your s...What version of scripture are you using for your scripture texts here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com