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Originally Posted by BJClark  Pergamum; Quote: |
Also, why would elders be reviewing the giving records of their congregants? And how would they gather info on how much each congregant is actually making?
| This was going to be my question...how would the elders KNOW if they are tithing enough of their income?
Are they going to do as the LDS Church does and require it's members to submit their income tax returns so they know exactly how much they make and send them a Bill for their tithes? Or are they going to guess on the income of it's members and send them a bill for their tithes?
I believe as a Pastor teaches on tithing and giving, the Lord will convict the hearts of those He desires to convict to give more.. | 
Addressing an obvious sin (known adultery, illegal business deals, etc) is one thing, but investigating to find sin when there is no reason to suspect it is something else.
What if a very wealthy man gave anonymously? There would be no record of his giving, but he could be giving appropriately...
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Mason
Member, Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA)
New York, NY
"Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool." - Isaiah 1:18
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