Tithing doesn't have to be only money

[ajc1106]

Our pastor will tell you, if you don't have it, don't give it. We offer what we can but we also volunteer heavily. I teach 3&4 year old children's church Sunday mornings and my husband and I are in charge of big kid games on Wednesday nights. We also bring a covered dish for dinners and help with other aspects. Before we started going to church I thought it was only money too, but I was quickly proven wrong lol

[Anonymous]

I disagree with your pastor completely and so would my pastors.

[Anonymous]

Some religions require a 10% monetary tithe.  They even ask to see tax returns to prove the 10%.

Quoting ajc1106:

Our pastor will tell you, if you don't have it, don't give it. We offer what we can but we also volunteer heavily. I teach 3&4 year old children's church Sunday mornings and my husband and I are in charge of big kid games on Wednesday nights. We also bring a covered dish for dinners and help with other aspects. Before we started going to church I thought it was only money too, but I was quickly proven wrong lol

[Anonymous]

Tithing is stupid.

[Anonymous]

That's how my pastor is. He was very good about not making you feel like crap about money either.

[kidlover2]

I think it's a heart issue. There are very few verses that deal with the 10% Cain and Abel is a classic example of what I'm referring to.

[SoInLove515]

I agree. I also believe tithing can be done outside the church. Like when you dobate, or volunteer.

[jillbailey26]

Technically speaking, it's all an offering.  Tithing is what was law in the OT.  In the NT it doesn't command or even recommend that a Christian (if we're talking Christian here) must submit to a legalistic tithing system.

Either way I get what you're saying.  I do still feel it's good to offer money as well as time, especially if it's your home church.

[SoInLove515]

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Quoting SoInLove515:

I agree. I also believe tithing can be done outside the church. Like when you dobate, or volunteer.

[mary841108]

 some churches dont care if you dont have it though. I am atheist but I have to applaud your pastor for allowing families to put their needs above other things.

[Anonymous]

I completely agree with the OPs pastor. You really think god wants your family to do with out? I don't think so. And really god isn't getting the money. Ever wonder why pastors of big churches can afford half million dollar homes, nice fancy cars? The church goers pay for it.

Quoting Anonymous:

I disagree with your pastor completely and so would my pastors.