What about tithes? My understanding is to be generous in all areas of our lives, our monies, our love, our forgiveness, our relationships, all areas of our life to walk in love. It is not all about the tithe. I have met some pastors who make tithing more important than salavation. I heard one pastor say, "Do not sit next to someone who does not tithe, because if he will rob from God, then no telling what he will do to you." This pastor has also made many single mothers feel so uncomfortable at this church, and they have all left.

I was never taught about the tithe until recently? I was taught more about sowing and reaping. I give, but it is not just money I give, and I am perplexed over this tithe, and really want to know what the early Christians did. If a man needs a shirt, and I can give him one, I believe I am to do that, and to give him the best shirt ever, not the old worn out one. I have recently heard that if we do not tithe, we can expect nothing from God no matter how badly we need it. This does not set in my spirit. Please comment, and thank you very much.

I have a home church in my home for 9 months now. I have not asked for offerings or anything yet, but God has supplied so many things we need. Some have given offerings, as led by the spirit, but mostly God has provided for me, and I just turn it over for our church.