Amen! Rhonda!

I always pray to Holy Spirit before I tithe. <smile>

I give what I can and not any more or less. <smile>


Thanks much.

Many Blessings,

Pat Ferguson
"I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me." Phillippians 4:13.


At 08:47 PM 5/8/2014, you wrote:
>I've always  had an issue with compulsory titheing. I for one 
>wouldn't want someone giving to me, just because they expected a 
>return, or because they feared what I'd do if they didn't. We love 
>because Christ first loved us; should we not then givve, out of a 
>greatful heart, not out of fear, or something we feel we must do. 
>God loves a cheerful giver....is one cheerful if he feels he has to 
>give, must give, is condemned if he doesn't give? I think not.
>I think a person needs to follow their conscience and heart, ifthey 
>feel God wants them to give , then they should. God doesn't love me 
>more because of the amount I give, or the time I give, I can't make 
>him lovve me any less than what was demonstrated on the cross; 
>that's some pretty awesome love. I try and live in a way that honors 
>God not out of fear, but out of love.
>
>Rhonda.