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CelebritiesRe: Uche Ogbodo New ‘Figure 8 Body’ by ccasilas(m): 10:17am On Mar 29, 2017
yeah you are right bro but that is just for come and take one shut and go no be to sleep over now
Davash222:
OK.

The last picture, that hotel room too small.
CrimeRe: Two Nigerian Fraudsters Arrested In India (Photos) by ccasilas(m): 10:14am On Mar 29, 2017
hahaha karma, bliv me i knew this people called idian and there act are so similar to that of our brother in the east, the stupid prsaad wanted to rip where he did not soul and his intention was to collect the money and run away with it. indian very foolish set of people i used to tell them that there father and brother in Nigeria dont pay govt tax. God punish both receiver and the the soldier the giver. awon ole jati jati
PropertiesRe: Recovery Of Premises, Landlord And Tenant Relationship by ccasilas(m): 8:46am On Mar 28, 2017
thanks for the response, but i was thinking in my opinion that no one should be negligence to the point of made any payment without a receipt , and according Lagos tenancy paying money without receipt is amount to Non-payment of due and the owner has denied of receiving of any payment from them

and again it could possible for any tenant to come up with any claim that his or her rent is due between certain period to certain period without receipt or any contract that stipulated the time of rent

Now the new landlord refuse to accept the claim asking them to provide any teller or any document signed that the old landlord received money from them which only one can be able to provided so what is ur opinion on this ?
PropertiesNaija:
This is a case of misrepresentation by the seller of the property to the buyer. Whether it is a fraudulent or innocent misrepresentation, is left for the courts to decide. However, such transactions are voidable.. at the instance of the buyer.
Concerning the lack of proof(s) of payment by the tenants. It will be deemed that they did not furnish any consideration (payment) to warrant a further stay, in so far as their original landlord (or his agent) has denied knowledge of such.
The best thing is for the buyer to invite the seller to meet with the tenants so as to get them out. They are/ were his tenants and not that of the buyer. After which a notice of recovery of premises may be issued to them. Their case has little chance at arbitration, if they want to pursue it to that extent.

#My_Opinion
PropertiesRe: Recovery Of Premises, Landlord And Tenant Relationship by ccasilas(m): 8:10am On Mar 28, 2017
Thank for the information, please want to ask some questions,
In a situation where the landlord sold a house for another person and during the transaction it was claiming by the agent who did sold the house that every tenants in the house were owing, then agreement and contract of sale completed and signed.
It later turn out that some tenant were saying there rent is yet to be expired, but they failed to provide both receipt and agreement from the previous landlord now (mean no proof of any document that they are legal tenant in the house ) and the New landlord wanna recover the property by evacuate them.
PropertiesNaija:
Times are hard, and tenants are falling behind on their rent. Unfortunately, landlords depend on these rents to meet their own obligations so while they may be willing to cut defaulting tenants some slack, they cannot do so indefinitely and will at some point need to recover their premises from tenants, for any number of reasons.

A landlord wishing to recover their premises from a tenant must first establish that a landlord and tenant relationship exists between them and the tenant – a lease contract should suffice. There are a few lawful grounds for an action to recover premises.

Arrears of rent:
This is probably one of the top reasons why landlords move to recover their premises from tenants. The courts can validly make an order for possession on grounds of arrears of rent if it is reasonable to make the order, and if the issue of arrears of rent has been provided for. The rent lawfully due must not be in excess of the standard rent (fixed by statute or rent tribunal in any location) and must be in arrears of at least three months from when it was due. A tenant may, however, put a stop to the proceedings by making an offer of the arrears to the landlord before the commencement of proceedings. This will usually turn the tides unless the tenant is shown to be a bad tenant – one who only pays rent when they are sued, is irregular with payment, etc. Furthermore, it is the
tenant’s duty to seek the landlord and pay their rent so any excuse that the landlord did not come to collect rents is unpardonable.

Alternative accommodation:
Sometimes a landlord may want to upgrade their property and will need to evacuate all tenants in order to do so. Or, they may just need the tenant out of that property for another reason. For the inconvenience, they may offer alternative accommodation to affected tenants. A landlord may rely on the availability of alternative accommodation offered the tenant as a reason for recovery of premises. The court will consider the alternative accommodation with regard to the needs of the tenant – proximity to their
workplace, location, etc., and decide whether it is reasonable to make an order for recovery of possession as a reason.

Breach of an Express Covenant:
Covenants are the terms of the lease agreement. An example of an express covenant would be the use of the premises. The lease agreement may specifically provide that the premises be used for residential purposes only. If the tenant converts the use to a commercial or religious purpose, that would be a breach of the user covenant. This would be a basis for the courts to make an order for possession in favour of the landlord.

Notice of tenant’s intention to vacate the property:
Where the tenant has indicated their intention to vacate the property, and based on this, the landlord contracts to sell or let the property to another person, or takes such other steps as a result of which he would be seriously prejudiced if he could not obtain possession, the court might grant the order for possession. For example, if a tenant informs the landlord that he would move out of the property at the end of the current term, the landlord may enter into an agreement with another person to let the property to them when the present tenant leaves. The landlord may also decide to renovate and use the property for another purpose. Where the landlord is certain to suffer some loss if the tenant does not vacate the property as anticipated, the order for possession may be granted.

Property required for purposes of public interest:
A public interest is one shared by citizens generally in the affairs of local, state, or national government. It exists in services which benefit the public directly, like schools
and hospitals. Thus, the landlord must show by evidence what public interest is to be served. Where the landlord requires the property for setting up a business from which the public may benefit, the court will not make an order for possession.

Nuisance:
The court may make an order for possession where the tenant or any person residing with them or being their sub-tenant has been guilty of conduct which is a nuisance or annoyance to adjoining occupiers. Or where the tenant has been convicted of using or allowing the premises to be used for an illegal purpose, or that the condition of the premises has deteriorated owing to acts of waste of the tenant or a sub-tenant, and the tenant has not taken necessary steps for the removal of such a person. The courts would consider the extent of the harm, nature of the locality, the degree of permanence of such act, or the landlord’s or other complainant’s sensitivity to the act (whether they are reasonable or hypersensitive people).

Overcrowding:
Where the landlord can prove that the property is so crowded as to be dangerous to the health of its occupants, and if the overcrowding could have been avoided by the removal of any lodger not being the parent or child of the tenant, the court may make an order for possession. The court on its part will have to consider the reasonableness of removing such lodger.

Abatement notice:
Where the landlord has been served with an abatement notice by a public authority in respect of a dilapidated property constituting health hazards, the landlord must prove that the notice cannot be complied with while the tenant is in possession.

Substantial repairs:
The question to be asked in determining what would constitute repairs is: is it something which affects the whole, or is it simply an injury to a portion, of the leased property? If it is the whole, it is a renewal, and if it is a portion, it is repair. Further, if the repairs can be carried out with the tenant in possession, however inconvenient it may be to the tenant, recovery of premises on this ground will fail. The court may make an order for possession on the grounds of personal use of the landlord, use by any son or daughter of his over eighteen years of age, or by the landlord’s father or mother. This is another commonly- used reason for seeking recovery of premises. Whatever your reasons are for wanting to recover your premises from a tenant, try not to resort to self-help.



Source:
www.thenigerialawyer.com/landlord-and-tenant-relationship-recovery-of-premises/

www.naijapropertiesonline.com
PropertiesRe: Recovery Of Premises, Landlord And Tenant Relationship by ccasilas(m): 8:10am On Mar 28, 2017
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PropertiesRe: Recovery Of Premises, Landlord And Tenant Relationship by ccasilas(m): 8:09am On Mar 28, 2017
Thank for the information, please want to ask some questions,
In a situation where the landlord sold a house for another person and during the transaction it was claiming by the agent who did sold the house that every tenants in the house were owing, then agreement and contract of sale completed and signed.
It later turn out that some tenant were saying there rent is yet to be expired, but they failed to provide both receipt and agreement from the previous landlord now (mean no proof of any document that they are legal tenant in the house ) and the New landlord wanna recover the property by evacuate them.
CelebritiesRe: Gifty Parties With Falz The Bahd Guy (Photos/Video) by ccasilas(m): 1:39pm On Feb 25, 2017
them take kiss do this girl ni? kissing very where you go
PoliticsRe: Fayose Drives A Caterpillar As He Flags Off Road Dualization In Ekiti. Photos by ccasilas(m): 10:48am On Feb 20, 2017
if i may say, this is nice from Fayose, but in real sense this is not the better project currently, rather called it a waste of money and mean of embezzle tax payer money and method of having kick back from the contractor, the reason is i have been in ekiti for a while and i was still in ekiti for about two month in last year for vacation, throughout my stayed and vacation i have not for once exp traffic in ekiti except reckless driving, instead of wasting ekiti found on particular project and the one called flyover fraudulent project, the gov. should have embark on project that will generate income to ekiti Govt. such as standard poultry of large capacity, not such a scam poultry He did in his first term, this is just an example there are many more govt can facilitate to generate found, not only to be caring foul for allocation. to me fayose is trying hard to be recon with his people but lack leadership quality.
let take for instance in 1999 when lagos was still trying hard to earn for her living and development, it was that tym Obasanjo refused to pay lagos state allocation for political reason, but lagos Govt sustain the people of lagos and infrastructures at least with the less the other state can do they should try to do it that is what is called personal development not always on allocation.
PoliticsRe: Malami Queries Emefiele On Forex Fraud Allegation In CBN by ccasilas(m): 10:36am On Feb 16, 2017
i think Corruption in Nigeria is like HIV, once HIV find Cure then it may likely to find temp cure for Naija corruption
Jabioro:
Ours people are corrupted, having been infected with the virus it would take the grace of God to heal the system
PoliticsRe: 2019: Atiku, Lamido May Clash Over PDP Presidential Ticket. by ccasilas(m): 10:33am On Feb 16, 2017
you are right, what i know was the FG is patiently waiting for 2018 to put everyone of them behind bar as there file and allegation already completed, that is why they are working against magu because they themselves see this coming, during this tym a song will be singing say no amnesty for looters . hahahaha
Aufbauh:
Bubu is going for 2019 na, so while wasting their time clashing over what will not be?
Anyway efcc will settle their clashes when the time comes.
PoliticsRe: "Those Wishing Buhari Death Will Die Before Him" - SGF Lawal by ccasilas(m): 6:02am On Feb 15, 2017
how did you came out with that number of people ? you carried out personal survey and censor ni? u be doyen o
EmeeNaka:
There are more than 10million Nigerians from all regions of nigeria wishing Buhari death. So Lawal is saying that it's better for them to die than Buhari?... Lol
BusinessRe: FG, BOI Frustrate Yes-P Scheme As Participants Share Sad Experiences by ccasilas(m): 10:33am On Feb 13, 2017
yes you are right , but, this is because of greedy people who stand as a saboture for there selfish interest
ITbomb:
Like everything about Nigeria, so beautiful on paper but cannot be implemented after millions have been spent on mobilisation and training

Meanwhile politicians would be getting loans in billions without conditions and run away leaving the helpless company and employees at the mercy of AMCON
PoliticsRe: James Ibori Dancing At His Thanksgiving Service (Video) by ccasilas(m): 10:28am On Feb 13, 2017
dont be surprise seeing the pastor quoting from the bible how james has became saint and refer him to some1 i dont know from the bible to sweet there pocket, in couples of month now this jame will be crown by CAN ..........anyway i foreseen tragedy befall all our corrupt leader in Nigeria pls NL i no want hear RIP to them when this begin to happen to anyone of them or there family. omo to ni iya ohun konisun ko ni foju borun , whosoever say Nigeria will know no peace that person shall have no joy and him or she will engulf with sleepless night including those scam pastor
PoliticsRe: Discos Paid Gencos N88.03bn Out Of N331bn In 2016 – NBS by ccasilas(m): 8:05am On Feb 13, 2017
Nigeria has no diseases that eating us deep rather than corruption, make i talk say the worse Disease we get for Naija now, nah corruption wey past HIV infection, and i think the only medicine wey need now is for us Nigerians to start shunning the act of celebrating PC (Political Criminal / Hepatitis PC)
once they carry campaign reach your neighborhood stead of saying PDP power just start stoning them instead of saying APC change just begin stoning them for any of them who might have publicly accuse of fraud and corruption, no matter any political affiliation then we will now see that thief will be afraid to representing us and this will defiantly gives room to loyal people to come out (# JUNGLE JUSTICE FOR POLITICAL CRIMINALS)
CelebritiesRe: That Andrew Yakubu By Charly Boy (areafada) by ccasilas(m):
This is the type of crusade and solidarity protest the like of 2baba, sowore and other to carried out in Nigeria not for hunger and whatever they called it because recession had started way back in 2013-14, for all economist in the house can justify this, any protest in Nigeria should have a subject matter and person in connection with it, for instance separate protest against Bad road, Electricity,Employment and other to be carry out against the person in related to the position and in conjunction with the Governor and Minister
what baffle me most is whenever there are protest some foolish Governor also wanna join and some will remain silent as if the protest is against the Presidency alone
bliv me it si the state Govt that are more responsible for well being of Nigeria because they are the one who is more closer to the people, pls Gr8 Nigerian people let wise up so the those Bleep Govt. to realize that it is only Nigeria economy that has entered recession not our Brain. God Bless Nigeria
Car TalkRe: FG To Introduce Speed Cameras On Nigeria’s Roads by ccasilas(m): 7:24am On Feb 13, 2017
This can be effective when all motors in Nigeria are registered on data base system, because there is no way you can get a motor drive above the limit and eventually cut with the camera how will you be able to catch those motor ? it will be during the renewal of there licences or during the transfer of the said car to another person that wish to buy the car from the original owner , anyway this is welcome development without appropriate tools in place .
to me if FG wanna embark on this project without proper tools for implementation, i will considered it as a conduit to loot money
PoliticsRe: APC Kicked Against GEJ For Sacking Yakubu, Former NNPC Boss (Pic) by ccasilas(m): 9:45am On Feb 11, 2017
GEJ fired him because He refused to withdraw
all money in NNPC account as directed by GEJ that was the reason he got fired
Built2last:
A certain Kaduna man was fired by GEJ in 2014 for fraud. This is the APC giving GEJ heat over that sacking. Today we are hearing that 9. something million dollars was found in his house.
Okay! But Goodluck Jonathan FIRED him.
But APC defended him

Our politics is too dirty. Ethnicity is Nigerias greatest problem not corruption.
PropertiesRe: Who Should Supervise A Building Project; Architects, Builders Or Engineers by ccasilas(m): 8:56am On Feb 09, 2017
you are right , because is not all designer know how to construct, normally i have been on a project in which the approved designed given to the engineer can not be achieved at site . (so is not every construction engineer that can design and not every designer can construct but only share one thing in common which is drawing interpretation)
Pro2makx:
Civil engineers are trained both in design, construction and even in detailed design.
There are lots of architects who only cause problems for an engineer with their ambitious drawings which they can not even construct or interpret into a steucture them self. As an architect he is trained to concieve design ideas, but in most cases he can not construct it. The civil engineer no matter what, will find a way around the construction.
Truth is, architects have no business on site except to be sure the construction does not deviate from his idea. When it comes to proper construction he can't stand an engineer.
Is it an engineer who can design and construction complex structures like bridges, dams and the likes that will have any itch designing a building?
As an engineer, I can design any kind of structure, it's a fraction of what we are trained to do.
Never forget all men are born equal, but only the finest are Engineers (civil and the rest)
PropertiesRe: Who Should Supervise A Building Project; Architects, Builders Or Engineers by ccasilas(m): 8:49am On Feb 09, 2017
let me just give a brief to your above post, all of the above mention is technically require to participate in supervision of a construction meanwhile, i can not give total write up about this base on my limited tym.
An architect designer does not know mush about building construction rather about the design and beautification of the construction, the master of building construction is civil/structural engineer, and there work started right from the point of completion of designed by putting in place first the structural calculation to the completion of the project because any failure in the structural calculation will definitely cause structural failure.
in every project there are phases, from first phase to the last phase and the last phase are mainly for architect prior to Testing and Commissioning.
be remind that the builder are also remind as civil/structural as well which included concrete structure, wooden structure,and dry wall etc.
here is the hierarchy as below particularity on mega project and None mega project for construction,

Civil/Structural ( also refer to as Builders ) 1 phase.
MEP (Mechanical and Electrical Plumbing) 2 Phase.
Architect this is for last phase 3 PHASE.
T& C last Phase.
Any project management company must have the complete team above .
PoliticsRe: Lai Mohammed Demanded Visual Proof of Ailing President Yaradua 2010 by ccasilas(m):
yes you are right, because dos foolish people who are painting themsef white on social media are the Nig problem they are just playing to the gallery
watered:
Honestly Karma is a Nigerian grin
PoliticsRe: Ben Bruce Criticizes APC Budget For 2017 In New Tweets by ccasilas(m): 11:29am On Feb 07, 2017
Sen. Ben is all about personal interest my dear senator why haven't you come on tweeter to criticize NAS for not disclose NAS budget ? your hypocrisy is too much, never hide behind one finger and started pointing accusing finger.

let me quickly remind you with one simple example for NL to know, look for an example QATAR NEW INTL,AIRPORT COST $16B which is the third most beautiful airport in the world, and someone like Allison stole $20b none of u can not criticize but rather shouting wish hunt,
my dear Sen. stop brain wash Nigeria with media stunt, even if Nig are in recession our brain is never in recession. fight a better fight instead of showing us the heat of an election that is almost two year now.
#appreciate the right thinking of Nig.
i hope he know what minimum wage is b4 starting estimating 18k . no doubt that Nig Govt are corrupt,
CelebritiesRe: Saheed Balogun Celebrates His Birthday Mecca (Photo) by ccasilas(m): 11:58am On Feb 06, 2017
what is holy in the land where head is been chopped off
CelebritiesRe: Belinda Effah Goes Bald For Movie Role [PICS] by ccasilas(m): 10:35am On Feb 02, 2017
wetin? go jor whom them want fool , that one na skull cap, see how her head come get bigger
Car TalkRe: FRSC Set For Nationwide Enforcement Of Speed Limiting Device by ccasilas(m): 10:15am On Feb 02, 2017
Federal Govt with Good plans but lacking right approach towards it.
Christianity EtcRe: Suleman Shakes His Church Members For Their Support During DSS Saga by ccasilas(m): 11:41am On Feb 01, 2017
too much of stunt is not biblical
PoliticsRe: Fulani Man Threatens Nigerians Wishing For Buhari's Death by ccasilas(m): 10:13am On Jan 30, 2017
Nigerian like to fuel crisis,who knows this useless account if from IPOB.
PoliticsRe: "People Will Die Before I Am Extradited" - Kashamu by ccasilas(m): 9:08am On Jan 30, 2017
The El chapo of Nigeria.
Go and face your Mario game (boya lo ma wale)
Christianity EtcRe: Why Do Pastors Prefer Malachi To Deuteronomy When Preaching About Tithe? by ccasilas(m): 10:53am On Jan 22, 2017
Because they are greedy by cover the truth and follow there way in other to enrich themselves,
the bible have clearly told us how tithes should be paid in the book of Deuteronomy 14:22-29 not to those Bible robbers, because there own is more far worst than arm robbers
let consider what bible said in the book of Matthew 23:23-29
CecyAdrian:
While reading through the scripture one day, I came across rules and regulations concerning tithe in Deuteronomy , I was shocked because I never knew that the issue of tithe was talked about anywhere else excerpt in Malachi 3:8. Now, when you take a look at Deuteronomy 14 when God was giving the children of Israelite rules and regulations, God explained the concept or reason for tithe to them and gave them rules to abide in regards to it, from verse 22 downwards explains it so well.

Then you also go to Deuteronomy 26:12 downwards, the same rule was also repeated, and an very sure that the reason why God said that we should bring our tithes and offering in Malachi 3: 10 was for the actualization of his rules and regulation in Deuteronomy, which is feeding the Levites, poor, widows and the needy in the society

So, now I ask, why do pastors prefer Malachi even to the extent of twisting it to favour their aims instead of giving their church members the full concept, rules and regulations regarding tithing which the Lord commanded in Deuteronomy.
Christianity EtcWhat Does The Bible Say About Christian Tithing? Should A Christian Tithe? by ccasilas(op): 10:27am On Jan 22, 2017
Tithing is an Old Testament concept. The tithe was a requirement of the Law in which the Israelites were to give 10 percent of the crops they grew and the livestock they raised to the tabernacle/temple (Leviticus 27:30; Numbers 18:26; Deuteronomy 14:24; 2 Chronicles 31:5). In fact, the Old Testament Law required multiple tithes—one for the Levites, one for the use of the temple and the feasts, and one for the poor of the land—which would have pushed the total to around 23.3 percent. Some understand the Old Testament tithe as a method of taxation to provide for the needs of the priests and Levites in the sacrificial system.

After the death of Jesus Christ fulfilled the Law, the New Testament nowhere commands, or even recommends, that Christians submit to a legalistic tithe system. The New Testament nowhere designates a percentage of income a person should set aside, but only says gifts should be “in keeping with income” (1 Corinthians 16:2). Some in the Christian church have taken the 10 percent figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving.

The New Testament talks about the importance and benefits of giving. We are to give as we are able. Sometimes that means giving more than 10 percent; sometimes that may mean giving less. It all depends on the ability of the Christian and the needs of the body of Christ. Every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom in the matter of participating in tithing and/or how much to give (James 1:5). Above all, all tithes and offerings should be given with pure motives and an attitude of worship to God and service to the body of Christ. “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Let me quickly add this bible verse to it in diff (version) as a reminder as most pastor don't want to be read it to us as a gullible follower Matthew 23:23- 33:
New International Version
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices--mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law--justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

New Living Translation
"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law--justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.

English Standard Version
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.

Berean Study Bible
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cummin, but you have disregarded the weightier matters of the Law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

New International Version
You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

New Living Translation
Blind guides! You strain your water so you won't accidentally swallow a gnat, but you swallow a camel!

English Standard Version
You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel!

New International Version
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

New Living Translation
"What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy--full of greed and self-indulgence!

English Standard Version
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

Please my Dear beloved Christian take your time and read your bible through there some things we are doing as a christian that we gonna be fault by our Creature
Christianity EtcWhat Religion Leader Have To Do With Tithes And Offering Collecting From The Mem by ccasilas(op): 10:21am On Jan 22, 2017
Every church receives some type of tithes or offerings. Be it via “passing the plate” or setting a box in the back of the sanctuary or some other collection method, a church needs funds to operate. How the church uses those funds is important, as the church has responsibilities to its members, to its surrounding community, and to God.

First, a church has a responsibility to its members. The very first church, the one begun in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost, took special pains to meet the practical needs of their members: “God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need” (Acts 4:33–35). We see that the money was brought to the leaders of the church, who were responsible for the distribution of the money based on need. Food was also being distributed to the widows among them (Acts 6:1).

The apostles in Jerusalem, in affirming Paul’s ministry among the Gentiles, asked that he should “continue to remember the poor” (Galatians 2:10). So, charitable work to benefit the poor within the church should be part of a church’s budget. Later, Paul gives some guidelines on who should receive aid from the church and who should depend on another source for their sustenance (1 Timothy 5:3–16).

Various local churches in the first century also took up offerings to help other churches in need. Specifically, the church in Jerusalem was suffering from persecution and a famine, and the church in Antioch provided resources to help (Acts 11:29). Paul later took love gifts from Galatia (1 Corinthians 16:1), Corinth (1 Corinthians 16:3), and Macedonia and Achaia (Romans 15:25–26) to Jerusalem. He was accompanied by emissaries from Berea, Thessalonica, Derbe, and the province of Asia (Acts 20:4).

Second, a church has a responsibility to its surrounding community. Outreach is necessary. “As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:10). This verse sets the priority—God’s family first—but we are also to seek ways to “do good” to everyone. Of course, this must involve evangelism (Acts 1:cool. A healthy church should be sending out missionaries (see Acts 13:2–3) or at least supporting missionaries in various fields of service.

A church that loses its outward focus, as evidenced by where it spends its money, is showing signs of spiritual weakness. Church consultant and author Thom S. Rainer, in his book Autopsy of a Dead Church, states that one of the symptoms of a dying church is that the percentage of the budget for members’ needs keeps increasing, while the money earmarked for outreach decreases.

Third, a church has a responsibility to God. Our Lord knows His church (Revelation 2:2, 9, 13, 19), and He commands that His Word be preached (Romans 10:14; 2 Timothy 4:2) and that “the mystery of Christ” be proclaimed (Colossians 4:3). Delivering the gospel is most important. Anything that furthers that goal should be given priority, and paying the pastor is part of that goal. “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. For Scripture says, ‘Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,’ and ‘The worker deserves his wages’” (1 Timothy 5:17–18). Those who faithfully minister the Word of God should receive due compensation for their work (see also 1 Corinthians 9:11).

Wisdom regarding a church’s expenditures is necessary, and we should be praying for that wisdom (James 1:5). There is nothing sinful about having a fine building or nicely kept grounds, but we wonder sometimes if the money would be better spent supporting another missionary or aiding the poorer churches around the world.

The goal of the church should be to do the work of God in the world. And everything should be done to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). The early church “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42). Perhaps these actions—spreading the Word, fellowshipping with one another, observing communion, and praying—should be a basic guide to how a church uses its offerings.
Christianity EtcRe: Why Do Pastors Prefer Malachi To Deuteronomy When Preaching About Tithe? by ccasilas(m): 10:15am On Jan 22, 2017
Tithing is given as an example in the Scriptures as how individuals should respond to God's blessings. Many individuals question whether the tithe is still applicable for believers today since we are not "under the law." Despite that distinction, many believers consider it their privilege to give proportionately to the work of the Lord using the tithe as a pattern. Although churches are not given percentages in the New Testament, the principle of proportionate giving is given (1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians cool. The New Testament also records that the believers in the church were collecting to give to other ministries.

Although there may not be a specific verse stating that a church should tithe to other ministries, it seems that churches and other ministries should be generous in supporting other ministries as the Lord prospers them. For some churches, it helps them to keep outwardly focused by setting a certain amount in their budget toward "outside ministries." Therefore, it would not be unusual for a church or ministry to give a tithe (10%) or another percentage to what they consider missions. At the same time, this is not to be a legalistic requirement. Rather, it is to be a joyous celebration in response to the Lord's provision.

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