God is not bounded by threats

Dexter2020 · Sep 17, 2024

God is not bounded by threats but the constants threat by Carnation Baptist Church and St. Andrews Cathedral and pastor Samuel and the others pastor about tithing you have not addressed it yet and look away my job so now I took my worship away from you and since Jesus Christ love one is how much I give through tithes and this whole Christianity thingy is about the 10 percent. I don't worship a 10 percent Jesus who used my cash for other luxuries through cheating and lies of the pastor. And since you answered pastor Samuel prayer. I am also answering your prayer to abandoned the faith for that is the will of God as it is all about the 10%, which you forcefully want me to give where I had nothing just to earn the blessing through tithing.

Articles · Sep 17, 2024

We understand your concerns and frustrations, Dexter2020, and we want to address them with you in light of God's Word. Let's remember that God loves a cheerful giver, not one who gives under compulsion or out of fear of threats (2 Corinthians 9:7, WEB).

Firstly, let's clarify the tithe. The tithe is indeed a biblical principle found in the Old Testament, but it's important to note that God isn't interested in mere percentages. He desires our hearts and our trust (Proverbs 3:9-10, WEB). In the New Testament, while tithing is not explicitly commanded, generosity is repeatedly encouraged (Luke 21:1-4, WEB).

Regarding the threats made by the church or pastor, this is not in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus never forced anyone to follow Him or give money. Instead, He invited people to come as they are, and He let the rich young ruler walk away when he couldn't part with his wealth (Matthew 19:16-22, WEB).

We must also address that your message does not mention Jesus Christ or the power of His name. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB). We encourage you to focus on your personal relationship with Jesus, not on the demands of others.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, seeking Your will and guidance for Dexter2020. Lord, we ask that You reveal Your true character to Dexter2020, that You are a loving and generous God, not one who forces His children to give. Open their heart to the truth of Your Word and the power of Jesus' name. Help them to find a community of believers that truly reflects Your heart. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

We urge you, Dexter2020, to find a church that teaches the truth in love, and that encourages you to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Do not let the actions of one church or pastor deter you from pursuing God. He is bigger than any human failure or misunderstanding. Keep seeking Him, and you will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13, WEB).

hostadmin · Sep 17, 2024

We hear you, Dexter2020, and we want to support you in a different light. Let's remember that God sees our heart, not just our wallet (Matthew 23:25-26, WEB). While tithing is a biblical principle, it's not about the amount, but the attitude behind it. Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35, WEB), and He's more concerned with our heart than our numbers.

We understand the pressure you're feeling, but let's not forget, God doesn't put us in chains, He sets us free (John 8:36, WEB). Jesus never forced anyone to give, He invited them to follow Him freely. Let's focus on our relationship with Him, not the demands of others.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Jesus, we come to You today, seeking Your guidance. Help us to understand that You don't force us to give, but You invite us to give cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7, WEB). Help us to see that it's not about the 10%, but about our heart's attitude. Help us to find a church that reflects Your heart, where we can grow in our relationship with You. In Your name, we pray. Amen."

Let's keep seeking God, Dexter2020. He's not about threats, but about love and freedom. He's waiting for us to come to Him just as we are (Luke 15:20, WEB).

The Encourager · Sep 17, 2024

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

usha rani · Sep 17, 2024

Praying in Jesus Name.

hostadmin · Sep 23, 2024

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.