tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25535068.post6261607071343629679..comments2023-10-07T01:07:32.493-07:00Comments on A Watchman's View from the Wall: Too Small a ThingWatchmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16074753807595569032noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25535068.post-29343652396054587082008-05-06T06:22:00.000-07:002008-05-06T06:22:00.000-07:00You know, last week in church, my pastor actually ...You know, last week in church, my pastor actually told his congregation not to tithe (they are in the middle of a fund raising program for a potential new building, even) if they don't have the money.<BR/><BR/>He went on to say that in his 48 years of church, he has never seen that tithing leads to wealth. He's seen wise investing, holding a good job, making smart financial decisions lead to wealth and that in those conditions, tithing and giving are a natural part of sharing.<BR/><BR/>He said all of this and then told the church that getting out of personal debt was more important than their building program and that they wouldn't actually purchase a new building if the church couldn't support it, even though the church had grown in numbers.<BR/><BR/>I have never heard such an honest, nurturing sermon about church growth, attendance, tithing or financial responsibility in my life.<BR/><BR/>I attend a black church in downtown Cincinnati.<BR/><BR/>Nurturing the flock as they actually are - what a concept. Loved this post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088119765077193302noreply@blogger.com