I do not think it good that some churches ask its members to write their names on tithes, love gifts and offerings.

Like, honestly, it's a red flag to me.

“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
---Matthew 6:3-4

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Natasmai · 56-60

Surely the church needs to know how much each of it's members gives in order to make sure that everyone is paying what they're supposed to?

Casheyane · F

@Natasmai No one is supposed to pay. It is a giving out of the heart. Tithes as per the Bible is 10% of what they get. Do you imagine people give this though?

If you have 10,000, 10% is 1000. If you have 1000, 10% is 100. But if you have 1000 and you give say 1000, which offering means more do you think?

BritishPerson · 41-45, M

@Natasmai That shouldn't be the reason. What you give is between you and God. It is no one elses business. I also don't think we should be legalistic about the percentage either. For some people, handing over 10% of their income is going to put them in financial difficulty, which should not happen.