Tithing

[Ms.Charlotte]

Originally Posted by GCSTroop

LOL! Yeah, and if I'm not mistaken that was on another post to do with tithing as well. I'm sorry, it just seems like the biggest rip off in the world to me. Did you know that until about 100 years ago people actually gave money to the Catholic church so that they could have less time in purgatory? I can't remember exactly, but you could actually buy "x" amount of years out of purgatory. Come on now..........

That's true, GCSTroop. They were called "indulgences". But I know so many churches do such good work that I'd rather just give and take the chance. There are charities who bilk money as well, but I wouldn't stop giving there, either. I give out of love and I don't worry about things like that. Of course I wouldn't be so generous if I had knowledge of wrongdoing in any particular church or organization.

[Oakback]

Originally Posted by I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA

Malachi 3:10 "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do says the Lord Almighty I will open the windows of Heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it in, try it. Let me prove it to you".

This is the only place where God said to test Him and I have done that. I have tested Him in this and He was faithful to His promise. I have had more blessing than I can count since I started tithing. 10% is all he asked for. Since I belong to a church that is where I tithe.

Hmmm. I like this.

(The most rewarding giving I've done, was when I gave till it hurt, or I was afraid because I was sure I couldn't afford it.)