If tithing truly is optional, what happens if every single worshipper decides to opt out from now on?
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That purple haired lady on TBN will have to pawn her wig.
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they probably just want to make sure you understand why baptisism is important.  some churches i think are run more like a buisness so they may want to get you in on the chance that you will start tithing.\n\nbaptisism means to change completely on the inside.  dipping in water is an outwardly sign to show that change.  which is still important and i'm sure you will eventually find a church to do this for you.  just tell them that John the baptist baptised anyone who converted without church attendance.
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Church tithing is a scam. In Deut. 14:22-26 you will see that the tithe is food not money. Your preacher will say that they didn't have money back then, but read it closely, vs 25 says if its too far to travel sell your tithe for money and when you get to Gods place buy whatever food and drink you want. Deut. 12:11-27 tells you that you can tithe at home and vs 17-18 tells that the tither always eats the tithe. The word tithe is used 40 times in the OT and only 8 in the NT but it is preached constantly. 2 Cor 16:1-3 collections were for the poor and to be on Sunday so that no money would be collected when Paul preached. Hmmm I gues that means he didnt preach on Sunday like the Pagan Romans did.Jacob was the first to tithe 10% of all that he has. Ask yourself what church did he give it to? In case anyone can't figure this out there were no churches.Tithing was a requirment of the law, why do churches only keep the parts of the law that will benefit them? If you keep the law then you must keep all the law. With that being the case why isn't your preacher slaughtering animals for sacrifce and checking their innards by hand for tumors? Before I give a tithe the preacher better have a goat tied to the alter and slit its throat. Always remember "You cannot serve God and Mammon".If your preacher tells people to tithe, which almost all do,then he is serving mammon(money).He is not a man of God and does not know Christ as Saviour for no man of God would ever ask for money for himself. Run from this church and never return. Find a non-tithing church.good luck with that one. We are to live by faith, where is the preachers faith, he is a swindler and has no faith and is stealing yours from you. A church is not a business, tell your preacher to get a real job and steal from people like all respectable CEO's do in the stock market.To anyone reading this, if you want a outline of everthing to do with tithing and its proper form compared to the church lies e-mail me at my below address and tell me that you want a copy of "The Power of Mammon" include your mailing address and I will mail it to you free of charge. I don't have to ask for money because I have faith in God to provide for me.
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Pastors getting paid would fall under the doctrine of Balaam, which Revelation warns about.\n\nThe example we see in the groups of believers that fellowshiped together in the New Testament are that tithes were given and the money divided so that all had what they needed.  This is practical Christianity and is not practiced hardly anyway today.  \n\nThe position of "pastor" as we see in most fundamental Christian churches has NO scriptural basis.  This would fall under the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which scripture also warns about.\n\nSo, elders and overseers of the local groups of believers were the teachers, not one pastor.  There is no scriptural basis for a "paying" elder's job, much less a "paid" person we call a pastor.
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The whole point is that we are suppose to be tolerant of other peoples free agency. We have the choice to choose, are we suppose to take that choice away from others just because we think it's wrong. NO! You might also alienate family or loved ones and make it impossible to reach out to them later. Lead by example. Members that are invited will understand and besides if they judge then they are in the wrong. Just do as your conscience dictates. That is the Holy Ghost guiding you. This is a small thing in the whole scheme of things. Go and have a wonderful day.
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The whole getting saved during the tribulation thing is set in stone, but it is no stone any human has ever seen. It all depends on what God's plan is. Ask Him. He know everything. Don't be afraid to wait a seemingly unending amount of time to get an answer. You might get none. Still, that is no reason to stop believing.
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Nope. If you live in God's will you are willing to accept that some times what you want is not what God wills. You do not and can not buy God's blessings or bribe God into giving you what you want.
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i would pay 10% for tithing, and save maybe 2 million for myself, and the rest for charity.  I mean really, who needs all of that money?  there are people starving on the streets, and children going without meals, why spens 20 MILLION DOLLARS on yourself?
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People should offer whatever they feel compelled (by the Holy Spirit).  Personally, I think the whole "tithe" thing is repulsive (when the Church leadership is pushing individuals for it).  \n\nTithing was an OT practice (living in a theocracy), and is not comparable at all to our times/culture.  If an individual chooses to tithe, that is great.  But it shouldn't EVER be done for reasons of compulsion (pledges are fine if it it just being used to help the Church leaders determine their budget).\n\nI was in a legalistic tithing Church, and it really destroyed me (this was many years ago when I was new to the faith).  I neglected needs of self and family in order to "reach my tithe".  As I grew in faith and knowledge I realized how foolish I had been.  "2 Cor 8:12" was a huge wake up call to my legalistic tithing:\n\n2 Corinthians 8:12 "For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have."\n\n2 Corinthians 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
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this is common in every church and organization.  people who have the money, have power in those settings.  If this was particularly obvious and cumbersome in your church, then be proactive--for real.  talk to the minister and see if he/she would address the issue.\n\nyou may want to go to a different church-but you will find those types of people everywhere, some less obvious and kinder though.
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You can bet your bottom dollar there would be different religions though .... so all hell would break out anyway ... in one way or another ....
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It is not sensible to believe that if you once recieved Christ and then want to back out that you can't.  Why anyone would want to, I don't know.  The very idea of free will must give us that option.  It is like saying that God will force you to go to heaven, when you have changed your mind..  I think he will send you where you want to go.
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I was out of work for 8 months 2 years ago.  My church (I am Mormon) helped us with paying our utility bills and food.  They have their own "store" that has a form you fill out and then they sign it and you go and "shop" there.  They even had some clothing and soaps, brooms, and other houshold items.  We got kind of use to it because everything in the "store" was in the same order as it was on the list you fill out.  We could get 2 weeks worth of groceries and other items in less than 15 minutes!!  Try doing that at your local walmart...LOL\n\nIt was hard for us to ask but our bishop said to think of it as using some of the tithing and donations we had made to the church most our lives.  We were on our feet after a year and now we give "a little extra" when we can.  You never know when we might need it again.\n\n"Never pay back...Always pay it Forward"
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if you believe that there is no God but One to be worshiped you will go to paradise. \n\nbut if you condemend adultry and die without repent. then you will be tortured in Hell (or God forgive you) for a period of time. then you will be taking out from the Hell to paradise. it's like a punishment for a limited time, but do you have any idea how long will you stay in Hell, it could be thousands of years.\n\ncan't remember the hadith but Muhammad (P) mentioned that God forgave a prostituded who saw a thirsty dog and helped the dog to drink. and God said MY Mercy Comes Before My Anger. \n\nand if you just know the mercy of God. you wouldn't ever give up his forgiviness.
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Right now, this instant.  Worship is not only limited to going to church; it is feeding the poor, giving charity, greeting your brother with a smile, and planning to make a positive impact in the world, amongst other things.  Remember, there shall be a day which you will not complete--today could be that day! Strive in a way which is pleasing to God before it is too late!
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It's very simple.  If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are going to heaven.  Those who don't in their lifetimes will be condemned to hell.  Once you are saved, there is no earthly or spiritual power that can remove your salvation.
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They don't already?  I've been tithing!  Dang.