Why I Quit Tithing
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- Sunday, 10 February 2013 13:51
- Steve Crosby
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Nothing like talking about money to stir passions. I was a faithful tither to various institutions for over thirty years. I quit in 2005, and contrary to all the dire threats from mandatory-tithe-preachers, I have not been cursed by God.
The Economic Responsibility of Agape
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- Tuesday, 13 September 2011 16:27
- Steve Crosby
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Everything that matters in God is relational.
His Triune Being is relational in fundamental nature.[1] The Great Commandment[2] (that fulfills the law and prophets) and the New Commandment,[3] are both relational in essence. When any legitimate biblical topic looses its mooring in relationship, it will inevitably be unhealthy in application, regardless of how well-intentioned the attempts might be. The manifestation of the life of Jesus in us, and the exchange of His life between us, will never be realized through enthusiastic implementation of spiritual mechanics based solely upon revelation and conviction from the Scriptures. Everything is relational.
Should Christians Charge?
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- Friday, 09 September 2011 14:56
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The New Testament clearly outlines how Christians behaved in response to giving and receiving among themselves. The only people who have trouble with defining how a Christian should operate in the 21st century are those that have twisted what is said to appease their lack of faith or have mistakenly succumb to the spirit of the age in which we live.
Kingdom Economy
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- Wednesday, 31 August 2011 17:18
- Steve Crosby
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The Greek word for the KJV, “household,” is oikonomia. Literally, it means the rule, or law, or order of the family/household: “How the family is run.” It is also exactly the same word which we derive the English word “economy.”
Christian TV's All-Time Worst Fundraising Gimmicks
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- Monday, 16 August 2010 13:48
- Lee Grady
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Let's stop the hypnotism, the guilt manipulation and the high-pressure gimmicks. It's time to reclaim our lost credibility.Normally I'd rather go to the dentist for a root canal than watch a telethon. But while channel surfing a few nights ago I tuned into PBS and discovered that Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, was hosting a fundraiser for the network. Seated at a piano, she was offering a 5-CD collection of classic rhythm and blues hits in exchange for a donation to public television.
It was simple. There were no gimmicks, no games and no strings attached in Aretha's offer. If you gave the suggested gift, she explained, PBS would mail you a big slice of American pop culture—including songs by Gladys Knight and the Pips, Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, Al Green and Aretha herself, singing her classic "Respect."
