21. GivingWe believe that
every Christian, as a steward of that portion of God’s
wealth entrusted to him/her, is obligated to support his/her local church.
We believe that God has established the tithe as a good benchmark for giving,
but that every Christian should also give other offerings sacrificially
and cheerfully to the support of the church, and the spread of the Gospel.
We believe that a Christian relinquishes all rights to direct use of the
tithe/offering once the gift has been made. (Gen 14:20; Prov 3:9-10; Acts
4:34-37; I Cor 16:2; II Cor 9:6-7; Gal 6:6; Eph 4:28.) |
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