tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584790939349877081.post6384108709862893773..comments2023-10-27T01:12:27.860+13:00Comments on CLIVE SMIT: Have You Ever Noticed?Clive Smithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15832613964154722658noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584790939349877081.post-40259372257356810042007-08-16T21:58:00.000+12:002007-08-16T21:58:00.000+12:00I think that there are many reasons people are off...I think that there are many reasons people are offended by churches which place an emphasis on offerings and "tithes". Here are a few that I can think of:<BR/><BR/>One is that many churches who teach tithing also expect the poorer members of their congregations to contribute more than they can afford (to live). <BR/><BR/>Moreover, many Pastors from these churches appear to live lavish lifestyles with designer outfits and world tours that are funded by the congregation.<BR/><BR/>Finally, some of these churches also teach 'prosperity' in that "what they sow they will reap". This tends to only be true for those in leadership or exhalted positions within the church.Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397979507264923694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584790939349877081.post-20005493856752370292007-07-27T13:14:00.000+12:002007-07-27T13:14:00.000+12:00yeah man thats a great point. I think its pretty s...yeah man thats a great point. I think its pretty stupid really that people trust businesses and things with money and scon the church which is called the pillar and foundation of truth - 1 Timothy.<BR/><BR/>I'm not feeling intellectual today so I'll just express my feeling side and blatantly say its selfish, unfaithful to God after all that he gives us first and dumb that people get all caught up about it when money is a practical thing that either helps churches become more effective or lose effectivity.<BR/><BR/>I'm loving itRhys Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06934754743553454650noreply@blogger.com