How Evangelicals Give
Church members' giving is decreasing in the recession, especially as a percentage of income.
[ posted 1/31/2011 10:05AM ]
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Sheldon Boyd
No wonder the body of Christ is hurting so. It saddens me to see all the excuses people are giving to not give. This is beyond the money we give but the obedience we give to God as well.
E J
Very many people in the church are so worried about legalistically getting their 10% in the plate that they don't even think about there brother or neighbor that is struggling. You aren't paid off just because you give your tithe. God doesn't even care about that. What are you doing with your money and TIME to help all those in need.
S Winfield
My tithe to God's work doesn't just include giving money to my church --- it includes money I give to any charity that helps the poor, disabled, or disadvantaged. So maybe these numbers come across as skewed?