“How can I become a more cheerful giver?”……The greatest giver this world has ever known was Jesus Christ. Leaving behind the riches and glory of His heavenly kingdom, He came to Earth and willingly gave His life so that we could keep ours. As God predestined His children to be conformed to the likeness of […]
What should be done if a husband and wife disagree on tithing / how much to give?”……When a husband and wife disagree on "tithing" or on how much to give to the local church and other ministries, much conflict can arise. …First, it is important to understand that Christians under the New Covenant are under […]
When tithing a percentage of my income, should it be off the net or the gross? This is a bit of a circular question because believers in the church age are not required to tithe. That is, the New Testament does not give a specific comparison of income vs. donation amount. It says to support […]
What does it mean to be a cheerful giver? Giving in the church is a little confusing. Unlike Jews in the Old Testament, we are not commanded to tithe 10% of our income to our primary place of worship. We are, however, exhorted to financially support both our local church and other believers in need […]
“What is a church supposed to do with the offerings it receives?”……Every church receives some type of tithes or offerings. Be it via "passing the plate" or setting a box in the back of the sanctuary or some other collection method, a church needs funds to operate. How the church uses those funds is important, […]
“Should pastors be paid a salary?”……A church should definitely provide for the financial needs of itspastor(s)and any otherfull-time ministers.First Corinthians 9:14gives the church clear instruction: "The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel." We pay people to prepare and serve our physical food; shouldn't we also […]
Emergency Telephone Numbers…more effective than 911…When you are : PHONE NO's…You are sad, John 14…You have sinned, Psalm 51…You are facing danger, Psalm 91…People have failed you, Psalm 27< /A> It feels as though God is far from you, Psalm 139…Your faith needs stimulation, < /B>Hebrews 11…You are alone and scared, Psalm 23…You are worried, […]