Shaming non-tither's.

[seated with Christ]

My father used to go to church with us when I was a kid, he enjoyed the fellowship of other men and he gave tithe to the church, then one day in the service someone said, Will everyone that pays tithes come and stand in the front, my father kept his seat, the they said, Now turn around and look at all those who don't give tithes. Someone, a Deacon I think, said to my father, Marvin, you pay tithe go up front; he didn't and he never when to church again, any church.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Did your father raise you teaching you about Jesus?

I wouldn't have gone up either.

 

[CaryAnn]

Matthew 6:1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Your Father was right for not going up. The person who ask people to go up was completely wrong. If that were to happen to me I would not go to that church again. I'm sorry he chose to stop going to church.
It is very sad that many Christians think they must shame others into doing something.

 

[GotGrace]

My father used to go to church with us when I was a kid, he enjoyed the fellowship of other men and he gave tithe to the church, then one day in the service someone said, Will everyone that pays tithes come and stand in the front, my father kept his seat, the they said, Now turn around and look at all those who don't give tithes. Someone, a Deacon I think, said to my father, Marvin, you pay tithe go up front; he didn't and he never when to church again, any church.

I’ve never heard of such a thing as this. That was a terrible thing to happen. Giving tithes and offerings are strictly between God and the giver. I am a firm believer that a pastor has no business knowing what each individual gives but they usually do. Knowing what the grand total of a Sunday‘s tithes and offerings is enough without knowing who gave what. That way there is no partiality shown to folks who are able to tithe larger amounts. I’m sad to say that’s not how it works. Sorry pastors on here but that is my opinion.

 

[Matthew6:33]

The Pastor at the church we attend started talking about tithes and "giving more than your tithe" for a number of services in a row on Sunday AM. He even said how much more he is personally giving than his tithe. The wife and I were really turned off by it. There was also mentions of quotes by Rick Warren and the Passion Translation in some sermons. We like the church but not this direction it seems to be heading so we are holding back on our giving until the Lord makes things clear. We have been burned in the past by churches that fleece and manipulate the flock over giving then spend the funds on Lord knows what. It is most unfortunate.

Signs of the times. Warren is the mastermind behind running a church like a business. Many churches follow his example.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Whenever I've been asked to commit to a certain dollar figure of giving to a church I was attending, my answer was $0 was what I could commit to. I don't know what tomorrow will bring.

 

[seated with Christ]

Did your father raise you teaching you about Jesus?

I wouldn't have gone up either.

Not at all, I received no encouragement in regards to Christianity.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Not at all, I received no encouragement in regards to Christianity.

I'm sorry to hear that but rejoice that you were found. I hope yer father was a Believer. It is common folly to question the faith because of ungodly acts of men who supposedly represent the faith.

 

[seated with Christ]

I don't believe in tithing, myself.

 

[seated with Christ]

My Vietnamese friends are big on tithing and I think that those who can ill afford it pay too much. I just don't see a law that we are under concerning donating.

 

[SarahRose]

Here is a good article on tithing:

https://www.gotquestions.org/tithing-Christian.html

Giving should be a joyful experience, not one of obligation or stress. Church leaders should never, ever shame people about money.

 

[Momma D]

After my husbans died, I increased the amount of our giving each week.
The guy who knows the amount each person/family gives said "I noticed you increased the amount by 'a little'."
I was offended, but iit wasn't the church or the pastor that annoyed me...just that individual. Seriously! I was suddenly on a fixed income!!

 

[daygo]

My Vietnamese friends are big on tithing and I think that those who can ill afford it pay too much. I just don't see a law that we are under concerning donating.

Some churches in UK have a yearly sermon on tithing.

 

[seated with Christ]

I may be shooting down my own belief, but…

“And here men that die receive tithes; but there he (Jesus) receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.”

https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Hebrews-7-8/

I think that we are not call to be tither’s, but called to be giver’s.

 

[GotGrace]

Whenever I've been asked to commit to a certain dollar figure of giving to a church I was attending, my answer was $0 was what I could commit to. I don't know what tomorrow will bring.

I know churches have to set up a budget to run the church and running a church is very expensive. It is a very difficult situation for the folks running the business side and the members. Again, it is soooo costly just to keep utilities and insurance paid not to mention the cost of Sunday School materials and the cleaning and maintenance expense. I work part-time at a church and see all the bills coming in. Believe me the paid staff are not getting rich but still have to be paid.

I think one of the biggest things people have a difficult time with is giving to the Lord. Yet, he has promised blessings to the faithful givers and even told us to test him in this.

TT I’m not criticizing you bc each person has to decide in their heart the right thing to do.

 

[Andy C]

Here is a good article on tithing:

https://www.gotquestions.org/tithing-Christian.html

Giving should be a joyful experience, not one of obligation or stress. Church leaders should never, ever shame people about money.

Thanks for that link, completely agree.

 

[Andy C]

I know some who give 30%, 40%, even 50% of their income to the Lord. The believer has many financial obligations. The Great Commission is an obligation. We are commanded to carry the gospel to every person in every nation (Mk. 16:18; Ac. 1:8). This is called Christ’s “Great Commission” because it is repeated five times in the New Testament, thus emphasizing its importance. The worldwide preaching of the gospel is intimately associated with Christ’s death in that Christ’s suffering for man’s sin is ineffective if the gospel is not proclaimed (Lk. 24:46-47). World missions is a very expensive enterprise. Every believer is obligated to do what he can to further this work, and this includes preaching the gospel himself, praying, and giving. Supporting preachers and missionaries is an obligation (1 Co. 9:14; Ph. 4:15-17; Ti 3:13-14; 3 Jn. 5-8). The church is also an obligation. It is the house of God and the pillar and ground of the truth in this age (1 Ti. 3:15). It is the headquarters for world evangelism (Ac. 14:1-4). Thus, every believer has an obligation to support the work of the church financially so it can fulfill its God-given function in this needy world.

Agree, we all should give, but there is no percent of income required. Believers should give what they are able, and not be shamed if they cant, but freely give when they can.

 

[Kerbluey]

Wow, Ronnie, what a horrible thing to do. Good for your dad refusing to partake.

 

[Trawdaddy]

Not at all, I received no encouragement in regards to Christianity.

Me either

 

[usoutpost31]

I don't believe in tithing, myself.

Compulsory tithing is how some of these organizations became so fantastically wealthy. As the Wall Street Journal reported a couple years ago, the Church of Latter Day Saints has $100 billion in assets.