Should I? I do not want to be disobedient.
2007-03-15 11:10:12 · 29 answers · asked by Ti 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You know, I am a Christian who totally understands the importance of making financial contributions to church; neverthless, I am troubled by some of the fundraising tactics employed by church leadership. In my opinion, there should never be a set figure given, especially when asking for contributions from church members. Contributions should be solely based on what you can afford to give, not some amount that the preacher wants you to give. In other words, give as much as you can. If you don't feel that that is enough, perform a good deed. The fact of the matter is, and what some preachers fail to mention, God rewards us for doing more than just writing checks.
2007-03-15 11:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is scriptural basis for the idea that God will reward a hundred fold our gifts. What is questionable is the pastor's request for a specific amount from you.
Personally I find the pastors request highly suspicious.
And I find the question suspicious.
If this is true, I would suggest going to a bishop of the church, or another spiritual leader and finding out if your pastor is on the up and up.
2007-03-15 18:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by thankyou "iana" 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it is scriptural that still depends on certain things.
If the finances of the Church are used for the purpose of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ it may very well happen.
But then again so many churches today are used to raise funds for other things. Cars, fancy homes and etc.
I would definitely pray about it before you do anything.
Just for the record, I'm a Christian Preacher, writer and Evangelist.
2007-03-15 18:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by drg5609 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you honestly believe in helping people, spend the money to help them directly. Don't rely on your church officials to do what is best with your money. Further, you're preacher is promising something that most certainly will not occur. A god which does not exist can not reward his ignorant followers. His followers simply remain ignorant. Not to mention, charity is charitable for a reason: You don't expect to be rewarded.
2007-03-15 18:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by Acid Bath Slayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following scripture says the following, if you give little, you will get little, if you give alot, you will get alot in return, but if you are not happy with your contribution, I suggest you pray to God about it first. Jesus would smile upon a homeless person giving everything he had, but frown upon a millionaire giving a hundred bucks.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7: "Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
2007-03-15 18:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by Adam S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats not right at all - you could probably call that a "doctine of demons". He has been deceived, possibly for a good cause, but it is hugely irresponsibly towards his congregation. He could cause extreme hardship to some not-so-well-off people and cause them to wander from the faith. That is **really** bad.
Possibly if your faith and relationship with God developed to a great degree you might know God (in your individual relationship with you) would deal with you that way. But the pastor can't say it as a definite promise like that for all ... he is deceived and deceiving you. That's a bad church, and I would leave it if I was you.
2007-03-15 18:47:10 · answer #6 · answered by Cader and Glyder scrambler 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT. God does bless our giving, sometimes even one hundred fold or more. Many times in ways that are not financial--in, fact, usually. But you should never give to God just to get something back. Preachers who preach and teach "give to get" are wrong and give Christianity a bad name. Don't be "guilted" into doing this.
2007-03-15 18:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by beano™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who "promises" anything for donating to their church shouldn't be trusted. While God doe reward us for our charity to others, he doesn't have a ledger book that says "donated $1000 to church therefore we owe him 100 fold happiness" it just doesn't work that way. I'm going to go out on a ledge here and GUESS that it was probably one of those fancy Evangelical churches with the big speakers blaring at you, right?
2007-03-15 18:27:27 · answer #8 · answered by Heavenly Advocate 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The question should be what is he going to do with it. If he exploits your money you will get nothing. You had better have a pure preacher or You are out 1,000 dollars.
2007-03-15 18:13:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would really pray to God first. See what kind of church that is. Make sure it's a Bible Preaching church, and what it will
be used for. I really don't think any pastor I know would do that. So make sure he's on the up and up and also ask your
elders. If you can't just say no.
2007-03-15 18:15:27 · answer #10 · answered by EVEI 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋