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Religion / Re: Giving Your Tithe To The Church Or To The Needy: What The Bible Really Says by HerCuteness(f): 7:42am On Oct 13, 2019 |
I particularly learned a lot from this, this , this, this and Google. I would encourage you to do your own exploration and learn, pray about and consider the purpose and importance of tithing. But what gets me about your question is the word instead . Maybe I’m splitting hairs, but I get a vibe that you don’t see the value in your church getting your money. You’re not asking about splitting 10 percent between your church and a charity, you said instead . So for learning purposes, let’s shelve the whole tithing, biblical mandate thing and, for now, treat your particular church as another charity. Let’s think about some big-picture questions that people tend to ask when deciding if they’re going to lend support to a person or institution: 1. Do I believe in the mission? I’m guessing that if you go to an evangelical church in America, they have the mission/vision/purpose statement plastered everywhere. It’s probably a lot of single buzz-words with periods after each word. God. Real. Community. Coffee. Banjo. No matter how they’ve branded the mission, the question remains: Do you know why your church exists? Does your church know why it exists? 2. Is the mission being accomplished? I’m assuming you know the answer to #1, or you wouldn’t have landed there in the first place. However, it’s one thing to say we know why we exist as a church, it’s quite another to actually see that mission bearing fruit. When you look and listen around, do you hear the stories of lives being changed? When you see what’s really being accomplished at your church, does it line up with what they’ve set out to do? 3. Would I trust them with my money? This seems like a trite question compared to #1 and #2, but if we’re looking at the church as it compares with every other nonprofit/charity, we have to ask—are they leveraging their resources well? Here’s how you know: they are incredibly transparent about their finances. If you’re at a place where that’s happening, you’ll be assured both from the leadership and from the evidence that your money is doing what it’s supposed to be doing: building the Kingdom. So how’s your church doing? If any of those questions gave you pause, take a step back and prayerfully consider if this is still your community (which I hope it is) and then (if it is) dig in! Your church needs you, in fact, your church is you. If there’s something going on that’s just not sitting right with you, be a part of fixing it. Don’t choose instead , choose both. Because unlike a charity, you’ll never find a more important mission (see #1) than the mission of the Church (See Acts 2). Social justice and sponsoring kids is vitally important, but if the Church was really doing its job, those charities would be overwhelmed with support and eventually not need to exist. 26 Likes 4 Shares |
Fashion / Re: Lady Embarrassed For Wearing Skimpy Dress On The Road by HerCuteness(f): 7:33am On Oct 13, 2019 |
Olawaleyy036:where have you been? this is old 23 Likes 1 Share |
Health / Re: Nigerians Have A Special Gene That Makes Them Happy - Researcher Claims by HerCuteness(f): 10:28pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
Correctgist:Is this a joke? when im depressed here 1 Like |
Health / Re: Nigerians Have A Special Gene That Makes Them Happy - Researcher Claims by HerCuteness(f): 10:28pm On Oct 12, 2019 |
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Celebrities / Re: MC Galaxy Gives Cindy N1M, Frodd N500k And Omashola 300k (Photos) by HerCuteness(f): 11:14pm On Oct 08, 2019 |
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Celebrities / Re: Toke Makinwa Celebrates Independence Day In Gorgeous Outfit by HerCuteness(f): 11:46am On Oct 02, 2019 |
Celebrities / Re: Sophia Momodu Rocks Cleavage-Baring Dress To Mark Independence Day by HerCuteness(f): 10:55pm On Oct 01, 2019 |
Duchessree:expensive asf 3 Likes |
Celebrities / Re: Sophia Momodu Rocks Cleavage-Baring Dress To Mark Independence Day by HerCuteness(f): 10:54pm On Oct 01, 2019 |
nice hairstyle 2 Likes 1 Share |
TV/Movies / Re: BBNaija: Mike Becomes Head Of House, Wins Lipton Ice Tea N1M, Trip To Mauritius by HerCuteness(f): 9:47pm On Oct 01, 2019 |
Congrats to him, 1 Like |
Jokes Etc / Re: BankyGee's Funny Jokes And Riddles Thread by HerCuteness(f): 10:55am On Jun 28, 2019 |
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Jokes Etc / Re: BankyGee's Funny Jokes And Riddles Thread by HerCuteness(f): 2:35pm On Jun 27, 2019 |
BankyGee:“Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Happy birthday!” “Happy birthday! I hope all your birthday wishes and dreams come true.” “Awish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday and always. Happy birthday!” “ Another adventure filled year awaits you. Welcome it by celebrating your birthday with pomp and splendor. Wishing you a very happy and fun-filled birthday!” “May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day.Wishing you a very happy birthday!” “Happy birthday! Your life is just about to pick up speed and blast off into the stratosphere. Wear a seat belt and be sure to enjoy the journey.Happy birthday!” “This birthday, I wish you abundant happiness and love. May all your dreams turn into reality and may lady luck visit your home today. Happy birthday to one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known.” “May you be gifted with life’s biggest joys and never-ending bliss. After all, you yourself are a gift to earth, so you deserve the best. Happy birthday.” “Count not the candles…see the lights they give. Count not the years, but the life you live. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead. Happy birthday.” “Forget the past; look forward to the future, for the best things are yet to come.” “Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. You are a very special person. May today and all of your days be amazing!” “Your birthday is the first day of another 365-day journey.Be the shining thread in the beautiful tapestry of the world to make this year the best ever. Enjoy the ride.” “Be happy! Today is the day you were brought into this world to be a blessing and inspiration to the people around you! You are a wonderful person! May you be given more birthdays to fulfill all of your dreams! ” birthday 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Crime / Re: Let Me Commit Suicide With Fanta- Beautiful Nigerian Lady Dumps Sniper For Fanta by HerCuteness(f): 9:57am On Jun 25, 2019 |
[quote author=Ay04z post=79643578]wrong. I have the money but sometimes stil |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Man Shares How A Lady Preferred N5k To A N45k Job Within Her Area by HerCuteness(f): 8:28am On Jun 25, 2019 |
Pets / Re: Grumpy Cat Is Dead, The Richest Cat In The World With $100M Fortune Dies by HerCuteness(f): 7:31pm On May 17, 2019 |
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Religion / Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome: 'Money Doesn't Give Joy' - (video) by HerCuteness(f): 6:04pm On May 15, 2019 |
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Religion / Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome: 'Money Doesn't Give Joy' - (video) by HerCuteness(f): 6:04pm On May 15, 2019 |
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Celebrities / Re: DMW Aloma Blasts Aremo Gucci Over Involvement Of Davido In Zlatan Release by HerCuteness(f): 6:04pm On May 15, 2019 |
letterman:huh |
Celebrities / Re: DMW Aloma Blasts Aremo Gucci Over Involvement Of Davido In Zlatan Release by HerCuteness(f): 10:43am On May 15, 2019 |
who else doesn't understand what's happening |
Celebrities / Re: Teddy A & Toyin Lawani Kolaqalagbo Advert Got People Talking by HerCuteness(f): 10:40am On May 15, 2019 |
Bambam right now ... 2 Likes |
Romance / Re: Is This The Most Handsome Man On Earth? by HerCuteness(f): 2:46am On May 15, 2019 |
123JohnF:huh |
Romance / Re: Is This The Most Handsome Man On Earth? by HerCuteness(f): 2:45am On May 15, 2019 |
SaucyBenks:lol was thinking of him too 2 Likes |
Celebrities / Re: I Will Go Into Coma For 10 Days If I Find 50 Million Dollars On My Bed – Teni Re by HerCuteness(f): 5:05pm On May 14, 2019 |
Lol its normal 1 Like |
Celebrities / Re: . by HerCuteness(f): 8:33am On May 14, 2019 |
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Celebrities / Re: The Only Present I Want For My Birthday Is A New Pair Of Boobs - Tonto Dikeh by HerCuteness(f): 8:29am On May 14, 2019 |
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Celebrities / Re: Ehi Ogbebor Shows Off The Wads Of Dollars That Rained At Her Daughter 1st Birthd by HerCuteness(f): 11:41pm On May 13, 2019 |
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Politics / Re: The Billionaire Lifestyle Of Nigerian Politicians In The Poverty Capital (Photo) by HerCuteness(f): 9:00am On May 06, 2019 |
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Celebrities / Re: The Chef Chi, Chioma Celebrates Her 24th Birthday by HerCuteness(f): 8:44am On Apr 30, 2019 |
I am sending you hugs, kisses, laughter, warm wishes, and many, many blessings. I hope your birthday is filled with all of the above and so much more. Wishing you a happy birthday! 3 Likes |
Romance / Re: .. by HerCuteness(f): 12:17am On Apr 30, 2019 |
Celebrities / Re: Funke Akindele And Lolo 1 Dancing Zanku At Lolo1 42nd Birthday Bash by HerCuteness(f): 11:13pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
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TV/Movies / Re: What's The Title Of The Best Cartoon You've Ever Watched? (Photos) by HerCuteness(f): 11:10pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
phr0nesis:really? mmm 1 Like 1 Share |
Celebrities / Re: Harrysong Gifts Olajumoke Orisaguna N400K For Dancing To 'Chacha' by HerCuteness(f): 12:04am On Apr 20, 2019 |
Bbbwings:somebody's two years salary. |
Celebrities / Re: Harrysong Gifts Olajumoke Orisaguna N400K For Dancing To 'Chacha' by HerCuteness(f): 12:01am On Apr 20, 2019 |
mmadu5:who told you she's rich |
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