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September 26, 2008
Threads editor talks about tithing
Threads editor Michael Kelley recently posted a personal confession about why he chooses to tithe.
I'm convinced most people would not be able to articulate the reasons why they tithe like Michael has. This means that we as church leaders haven't done our job. We've dropped the ball and need to recognize that we can no longer just expect people to faithfully give to the church. More competition exists from para-church and other Christian organizations than there ever has. At the same time, fewer and fewer Christians see little difference in giving their tithe to the Church or one of these other organizations.
We must give a compelling reason to the person in the pew as to why God designed the tithe to support and fund the ministry of the local church. Further, we must - ourselves - be able to articulate why we tithe.
Are you prepared to answer the question "Why do you tithe?" (Hint: "Just because" is not an acceptable answer.)
Related posts on tithing:
CBS Sunday Morning weighs in on Tithing
The Pulpit vs. The Pew on Tithing, an Introduction
The Pulpit vs. The Pew on Tithing (continued)
The Pulpit vs. The Pew on Tithing (Part 3)
The Pulpit vs. The Pew on Tithing (Part 4)
The Pulpit vs. The Pew on Tithing, in Conclusion
Posted by bstroup at September 26, 2008 2:13 AM
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I came across your blog from google alerts about tithing. You have an interesting website. I involve myself a lot about tithing and stewardship. I disagree with you about the tithing issue, but i enjoy the overall message of your blog. It's important to encourage people to be sacrificial givers. Money is a huge issue, and it's good to see that you are pushing for better stewardship.
-Jared
Posted by: tithing at September 26, 2008 3:48 PM