Matt and Keri shared with...
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Matt and Keri shared with the congregation their experience with tithing, giving 10% of their income to church. Keri told how tithing forced them to think about the use of money and how all they received has been entrusted to them by God. Tithing made them spend money more wisely, with less waste and fewer impulsive purchases. They viewed each dollar as having a mission. Further she shared that tithing had broken the sense of panic, worry, desperation, and fear that had driven many of their financial decisions in the past.
Matt described how conversations they had about priorities, family spending, and saving patterns had enriched their relationship. He said that their commitment to tithing "forced significant discussions about their goals and values as a family that they would never have had otherwise."
As they concluded their talk they told how tithing strengthened their commitment to the church. They became more involved and interested in their church than ever before. They began praying for the people, the ministries, and the outreach of the church with a renewed sense of passion.
In telling the parable of the talent, Jesus raises the issue of how we use what we have been entrusted with. Do we use our many blessings to help others or do we, like the third servant, bury them in the ground where they are of no use to anyone?
Matt described how conversations they had about priorities, family spending, and saving patterns had enriched their relationship. He said that their commitment to tithing "forced significant discussions about their goals and values as a family that they would never have had otherwise."
As they concluded their talk they told how tithing strengthened their commitment to the church. They became more involved and interested in their church than ever before. They began praying for the people, the ministries, and the outreach of the church with a renewed sense of passion.
In telling the parable of the talent, Jesus raises the issue of how we use what we have been entrusted with. Do we use our many blessings to help others or do we, like the third servant, bury them in the ground where they are of no use to anyone?
