Bible Discussion Thread

I have always believed that one is only able to give as he is able. If a rich man gives 10 and a poor man gives 10 that would not be fair . As we cannot gauge our giving according to 10 . My 10 could mean that I am not able to feed or put a roof over my child 's head. So I know that God being a fair judge would not expect me to give 10 only what I am able. There is another scripture pertaining to that of which I have found but cannot. Should you have it I would appreciate that. I also believe that all your giving does not have to be to the church which spends and wastes money , such as trips , hugh pianos etc. I know the churches need some donation for cost of heat hydr etc but have gone away beyond what God wants them to do. I do not believe they need the quantity of paid staff and ministers such as they have. Years ago people donated their time and did not have for example paid youth leader. That was better in many ways such as the youth leader who donated his time would grow in the lord etc. etc. Also the money went for taxes years ago and the church has this given 10 worked to the limit of getting money from the people some I am sure do not even have it in their budget to give and makes people feel guilty if they do not. I believe that giving of ones self and even people that you know is including in the site of God to be one 's giving. There is greater reading pertaining to giving in the old testament which do not mean bring all your money to the church