If God is so loving, why doesn't he refund me my tithe money?
March 11th, 2010 | Posted by anonym under enart.qthx.com withbesides, why would god want money???
Tithes went out when Jesus began Christianity.
Paul explains it best here:
In order to reap generously, the Corinthians had to sow generously. No suggestion of giving until it hurts was ever made. I do not mean for it to be hard on you, Paul assured them. Contributions were especially acceptable according to what a person had, not according to what a person did not have. (2 Corinthians 8:12, 13; 9:6) In a later letter, the apostle warned: If anyone does not provide for those . . . who are members of his household, he has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith. (1 Timothy 5:8) Paul did not encourage giving that violated this principle.
It is significant that Paul supervised a collection for the holy ones who were in need. We do not read in the Scriptures about Paul or the other apostles organizing collections or receiving tithes to finance their own ministries. (Acts 3:6) Always grateful to receive the gifts that the congregations sent him, Paul conscientiously avoided imposing an expensive burden on his brothers. 1 Thessalonians 2:9; Philippians 4:15-18.
Clearly, during the first century, followers of Christ practiced voluntary giving, not tithing
It's currently paying for your pastor's flat screen TV.
God never required you to tithe. It is not His fault you gave your money to a church, contrary to His word.
You have no one to blame but yourself, seeing as you could easily have read the Bible and learned for yourself what you are supposed to do and not do.
Tithing = brownie points in heaven. (Unless, of course, you belong to a denomination where your local spiritual leader will help you out materially if you need it--I know quite a few people who have had help from their churches, help along the lines of utility payments, grocery money, and medical help--all from tithing money.)
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