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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.
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