I believe that we should speak of tithes and freewill offerings.

We are all called to live sacrificial lives, and that should include money, time, energy etc. The best belongs to the Lord.

As to our financial giving being a measure of one's faith, whilst there may be an element of truth in that, we should tread with great care, because as has been indicated in previous posts we cannot determine the motivation of some in their giving. They may give generously, but for all the wrong reasons- and not because they have more faith! (Sapphira and Annanias)

I agree wholeheartedly with those who have said that it is a matter between God and the individual- the only time that office bearers need to be concerned is when there are real indications of some sin - for example someone who is quite obviously covetous etc.

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Satch Chikhlia, Reformed Baptist, Surrey, England

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God." Colossians 3.1

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