MALAMA:

All the money in this world isn't enough to thank God with.Remember that He owns both the silver and the gold.What is important is that u give with a cheerful heart,appreciating Him and not grudgingly.The state of your heart is what He looks at not your 20 Naira or 2 million Naira.
Giving to God does not begin and end in the church,it encompasses those around u who are in need,for He has rightly said that giving to the poor is lending to Him.In the same vein,giving to those in need should be done cheerfully and not grudgingly .

JeSoul:

my dear sista, giving more to God is all good BUT God does not care about how much you give to Him, He cares about the heart and spirit and attitude with which you give to Him. Be it 5, 500 or 5mill, makes no difference, but whether you gave it joyfully and gratefully and lovingly is what He's looking for from us.

huxley:

Is this a fair exchange - money for blood of JC?

pilgrim.1:

@huxley,

I noticed in recent times your entries are simply not seeking to be intelligent but just merely wanting to sound way off rational. Not that I mean that in any derogatory way, but just an observation. I don't remember where anyone made this inference:

Who has been making such an exchange, huxley?

pilgrim.1:


With an attitude of gratitude, we give. How much? As much as we value Who God is, and what He has done for us when He gave the greatest Gift – His Son. Does it matter whether we give or not? Perhaps the question is best answered by the believer who should ponder about whether it matters that God has been good to him/her.

huxley:

Is this a fair exchange - money for blood of JC?

pilgrim.1:

@huxley,

I'm sure you would not be so presumptious as to be ridiculous at the same time. The parts of my quote in yours was not saying what you said here:
Where did you read about the "exchange" of money for blood?

My post did not read that I was exchanging "money for blood"; and encouraging others to ponder on what God has done for them to stir their heart does not suggest anyone would be so presumptious as to suggest I was asking them to "exchange money for blood".

When it comes to giving to God, most of us believe that God should understand! While we cannot knowing give a friend we intend to assist financially 20 naira, at the end of a week, 7 days, our thanksgiving to God, is 20 naira carelessly dropped in the offertory basket! I have to confess it was my younger brother who challenged me bout a year ago to give more. If we give 5 naira a day, which in itself is pitiful, we would not come up to 20 bucks at the end of the week. So I ask you today, as another sunday draws near, will it still be 20 naira or less?!!

jennykadri:

when will people start ignoring d likes of huxley,when?

*sighs at d people replying his posts*

Okija_juju:

Question; 20 Naira or less, Does God deserve more??


My Answer; It dosent matter the amount, the questionis what part did God play in earning you the cash.
Lets say I am a practicing criminal (e.g a Yahoo boy), and one of my Magas pays up, does God deserve a fadden?? Remember that he doent support my business, neither does he promise me anything in return even if I split my cheese in two halfs and give him the larger cut.

Secondly, why give your pastor God any money at all?? He said the earth is his, and all that is in it, which means he owns the money so he really shouldnt be bothered weather I give him or not.

Thirdly, Christians have turned God into like some old school Godfather like mafioso, who comes every sunday to demand protection money. His collection agents then make it look like the more money you give the more protection you get.

Moreover, the amount we put in the tray no matter how small is only part of a drop that makes an ocean. Lets take an example from a church like Redeemed with over 1million members worldwide. Assuming every body puts 20naira every sunday, multiply that by 20, you get 20million every sunday, Isnt that more than enough for the church?? Not forgetting that you are not actually putting 20 naira, because by the time you count the number of collections in one gathering, added to the merchandise you'll purchase from the church, you find you that you have actually given them over 500naira for no service at all.

Further more, the bible says nothing about the minimum amount allowed, so I might as well give him a coin. It don't matter.

Moreover, Its your money, you can do as you please. it don't matter.

Okija_juju:

My Answer; It dosent matter the amount, the questionis what part did God play in earning you the cash.
Lets say I am a practicing criminal (e.g a Yahoo boy), and one of my Magas pays up, does God deserve a fadden?? Remember that he doent support my business, neither does he promise me anything in return even if I split my cheese in two halfs and give him the larger cut.

mazaje:

why does and all powerfull force/being who all everything need money from his creation? why do people have to offer unto god? is a a mafia cappon? why do people need to sow seeds? but then again god owns all things. he owns all things and needs to be given money to massage his ego. . . . . open your eyes people. . . . . .

pilgrim.1:

@mazaje,

How body?
What's your problem, mazaje? Has He asked you to give Him anything and forced it on you?

mazaje:

it is writting in the bible, the biblical god said that people rod him when the refuse to pay/give their tithes and offering. why would a god that has and owns everything demand people to offer anything unto him?

pilgrim.1:

I'm still asking you the same question: did He ask YOU to give Him anything and force it on YOU?

mazaje:

the biblical god said people rob him when they refuse to pay/offer things unto him and you are here talking about me. i am talking about his commandments in the bible and the question still remains. . . . why would a god that owns everything depend on people to give/offer things unto him? does that makes sense to you?

manmustwac:

@pilgrim
please answer mazje's question