Does anyone honest to goodness tithe?

[cardaway]

I get this same feeling from Judaism,but never got it from Christianity

Some people simply call it meditation.

 

[JennyMominRI]

When I held the body of my new born baby in my arms, I never in my wildest dreams had imagined her still born, yet there I sat, numb in shock and wondering why, oh why?

Bev, I am so sorry

 

[JennyMominRI]

Some people simply call it meditation.

Oh yeah, I can definitely see it as that also.

 

[Buckalew11]

I think non-Christians have a hard time understanding the "peace that passes understanding" concept. Right now I'm going through something difficult with my family -- I don't want to get into details, but it's an ugly extended family thing. Let's just say that a close family member has really, really done us wrong. I have no control over the situation whatsoever, but it's hurting me deeply, and it will continue to hurt me and my daughters emotionally and financially literally for the rest of our lives. I've been crying about it for days, and I've really been worked up about it. Today I went in and sat for a long time, just looking at the Christmas tree and praying for peace about it. After a while, I really did experience a peace about it. The situation wasn't made better in any way, but I literally felt a burden lifted from me and I came away more accepting of the whole thing. I don't see how in the world this thing can "work for good", but I trust that it will.

MrsPete, I have been in a hard place such as that also. I prayed, read scripture, cried out to God, and was shown His love and care and given peace that I am still not quite sure about today but I know it was God and His intervention in a very hard situation that meant a lot to me even if it meant nothing to anyone else. He understood and I drew nearer to Him, He drew nearer to me just as is promised in His word.

And I am also sorry, Bevtoy about your baby. I think we'll see such things very differently one day but as for now, the heartache is there and your precious baby missed from this life. Hugs to you.

 

[dundee10]

Just to speak for myself, I don't think my church is stingy -- and I don't have any problem with specific calls for specific needs (I'll give if they need a new roof or need to pay teachers' salaries - stuff like that).

But I don't know, just giving a huge amount of money with no accountablity. Not sure how I feel about that. I'm sure there is accountability in some churches, of course, but I know not in all.

Haven't read all the thread, so apologies if this has been addressed. I AGREE that there should be openness and accountability in church finances; however, the issue of tithing is about OUR accountability before God.

 

[Glendamax]

I AGREE that there should be openness and accountability in church finances; however, the issue of tithing is about OUR accountability before God.

Well said! That's why tithing for me is really about faith, because I'm not sure where all of my money is going. I just know that it's something God wants me to do as part of my relationship with Him.