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John_C said:
I think a tithe should be given to the church that is ministering to you. By not giving the entire tithe to the church is basically saying I do not submit to the church in handling money. . .
John,

Your view is based upon a belief that the "tithe", i.e., 10% of one's income (gross or net??) is a N.T. commandment and thus MUST be given to the Church. Since I, for example, do not see the "tithe" as having any relation to the N.T. Church, your answer is irrelevant/non-applicable, IMHO.

That one's local church should be supported financially, assuming of course, that it is a church that is faithful to preaching/teaching the gospel, properly administrating the sacraments and practices biblical discipline, is a given. But as to how much one should give to the local church and to other agencies, organizations, private families, individuals, etc., is in my view a matter of conscience. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

In His grace,

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