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Charity begins where?

ayin jade

By ayin jade
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Giving to the Lord  

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  1. 1. Does it only count if its monetary gift?

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  2. 2. Does it only count if it is to another Christian or Christian group?

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Ive heard a wild range of views on this topic. I would love to know your views on this.

Giving back to the Lord. What does this mean to you and mean scripturally? Some say the only right way to give is to tithe. Ive heard others say that one can give only to the church or it doesnt count. Others have said you can only give to a Christian organization. Is giving money the only way to give to the Lord? Is mowing your neighbors lawn when he is laid up with a broken leg giving to the Lord? Does it only count if your neighbor is from your church or Christian?

Your thoughts?

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I voted "no" on both counts.

I do not see how anyone could interpret God's Word any other way. Jesus was charitable with His time, and resources with everyone He came into contact with. Are we not to behave in like manner?

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Ive heard a wild range of views on this topic. I would love to know your views on this.

Giving back to the Lord. What does this mean to you and mean scripturally? Some say the only right way to give is to tithe. Ive heard others say that one can give only to the church or it doesnt count. Others have said you can only give to a Christian organization. Is giving money the only way to give to the Lord? Is mowing your neighbors lawn when he is laid up with a broken leg giving to the Lord? Does it only count if your neighbor is from your church or Christian?

Your thoughts?

I'd actually say that the tithe is the WRONG WAY to give. I don't think it can be scripturally supported as a post-resurrection concept. The purpose of tithes was to support the Levites, and since we no longer have Levites in the modern Church (no, church ministers are not Levites - they can own land!) it should no longer apply in the same sense as today (besides, is this 10% taken before or after tax.....). I of course do support the giving of money to support the work of the group you belong, including the salary of the pastor, but I would be very hesitant in calling this a "tithe".

As far as giving goes, I don't ever recall Jesus giving to a particular church organisation. His charity work was hands-on, helping those in need and preaching them the gospel of Jesus. Why would giving to a secular group that helped fellow human beings be any less than the giving to the work of a church? Why is giving your time to a secular soup-kitchen not part of God's work but helping at a religious soup-kitchen God's plan?

I think it all starts at the two greatest commandments - Love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and mind, and Love your neighbour as yourself. The second one is of particular importance. I notice many Christians subtly twisting Jesus' words here. They change "Love your neighbour as yourself" and turn it into, "Love your fellow Christian as yourself - if they aren't Christian it's ok to ignore them and not care about them at all, perhaps even abuse them for not believing".

Our "neighbour" is everyone - Chrsitians as well as non-Christians. Keep that in mind, and whatever actions we do should flow from that sense of love - love first for our God, then for others (ALL others).

Just a few thoughts.

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Hi Ayin.

Not quite sure what you mean by 'giving back to the L-rd'...how does one give back anything to the L-rd of Glory, the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills, the One who has put breath in our nostrils and given us His spirit.

Matthew 10: 5 These twelve Jesus sent out after instructing them:

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I would think that anyone who felt that it only counts if you give to a christian organization is being quite selfish. Acts of kindness are a form of charity, and if given in the spirit are a form of titheing.

Anyone who thinks only money is meant for titheing has very narrowed vision.

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As far as giving tithes - if I recall right, the command was to give 10% of the fruits of your labor. This meant farmers gave food rather than coins.

So I voted "no" on the monetary question.

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The outlook of only giving to others who are Christian is selfish. I tithe and I help anyone either Christian or non. How can I be an example if I am only loving my Christian neighbours?

I used to fill a box for "Operation Christmas Child", a great and Worthy ministry for overseas kids but now I look locally and fill a box for Aussie kids who are doing without.

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It can be money, volunteering your time.........very rarely did I ever have money to give, so I gave of my time. Not only in the church setting either. I have been known to shovel snow for neighbors, babysit for free, and many other things. God takes all of those things as my tithe. LOL then He takes them as an offering as well along with worship. I teach my children the same principal. For in all things you are to do them unto the Lord.

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