Category Archives: Tithe

Tithe actually means 10%. Giving means giving, please remember this while reading these posts.

Anyone else?

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It appears that CBC’s policy on requiring people to tithe is quite a hot issue with many bloggers. So far we only have one ex-CBC employee claiming this to story to be fact. I would like to hear from more employees.

They may all still be on a media fast, but I would like to welcome any current employees to offer an up to date perspective. A new point of view is always welcome; after all this bitterness is really dragging me down.

Also, if anyone feels that their job is in danger because of a lack of giving please contact us here at City Business Church. I can think of at least one lawyer who would love to represent that case.

Tithe…or else?

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What do you think about this…..

Brian9000 said…
“Anonymous said…The good news is, even though it isn’t taught or encourage to give anonymously, we can.”

Unfortunately this is not true at CBC. I’ve always felt strange about taking a tax deduction for tithing, and having to use a tracking number on my envelopes. It took more work, but I would literally go to the bank and withdraw the exact amount for my tithe, (plus a little tip added on for my “offering”) and put it in the felt sack as cash.

Unfortunately I was an employee of CBC at the time, and after a couple months of this I got called on the carpet. It turns out that according to the Member Tithing Average printout sitting on the office administrators desk, I wasn’t making the minimum number of payments according to the salary CBC was paying me (with my sinful nature I couldn’t help but look at all the other under-paying employees highlighted in pink).

I tried to explain that I paid God anonymously in cold hard cash, but apparently the god of CBC doesn’t like that. I was informed that if I wanted to keep my job, I needed to put my cash in a tithing envelope and remember to write my assigned number on it.

All I’m saying Anonymous, is that not everyone gets to give in secret as you suggest.

I’m curious what people think about this. Is this acceptable? Should CBC require its employees to tithe? Lets discuss.

The Jesus Sweepstakes

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This is a quote by Pastor Rick Snow taken from his Jan 22nd sermon at CBC titled The Generosity Factor

“He (God) is literally looking, in the American Church especially, for people He can trust with thousands, millions, maybe even billions of dollars over the course of your lifetime”

I know this seems obvious so I probably don’t need to write anything, but come on; is this guy for real?

So let’s see…

God is out searching the nation for one lucky tither, and on this Superbowl Sunday he is going to show up on someone’s doorstep and surprise them with a check for $10,000.
This generous soul will then have the opportunity to turn that $10,000 into 1 million or possibly 1 billion dollars.

After receiving that check he will be asked these three questions.

1. How do you live a life that honors God?
2. What 3 things does God look for in people that He blesses?
3. What is a Triple Dog Dare?

If he gets them all right then that check will turn into 1 million dollars. (hint: The answer to every question is – Give to the church)

What he doesn’t know is that if he takes that million dollar check and signs it over to City Bible Church within 5 minutes of receiving it than he will be given 1 billion dollars.

Alright, alright, alright,

When did the ultimate goal of Christianity become parallel with the American Dream?

In listening to this sermon I was amazed with the double message. Rick has great things to say about generosity. He is absolutely right that God will bless those who give, but his message is all about what it takes to get rich. What happened to Jesus, the Cross, and Salvation.

1 Tim. 6:9 (NIV)
People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.

1 Tim. 6:17-18 (NIV)
It’s clear that the Bible is calling us to be generous, but it doesn’t promise riches in return. God may bless you with “millions maybe even billions of dollars”, but he may also bless you with health, joy, or possibly seven children.

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. [18] Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

Is it not enough that God has pulled us from the grasp of hell? He now has to give us the keys to His BMW?

I thank God for His gift of The Cross. Salvation is my reward.

Online Taking

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About Online Giving
Why give online?
1. Convenience – by giving online, you won’t have to remember whether you gave from your last paycheck or need to send your offering by mail if you happen to travel.

-That works. I don’t travel, but I like convenience.

2. You will help the church – by giving online, the administrative work to process your offering is greatly reduced.

-OK, I’m all about helping the church administration.

3. Increased faith – by giving regularly online, you are making a simple faith statement about your finances. God honors that kind of faith!

-What the eff? God honors that kind of faith? I suppose regular check writting tithers don’t quite have the same level of faith. Imagine if the woman with the 2 copper coins went to CBC.

"Well, yes it was nice of you to give your last 2 coins, but if you had been giving all along you wouldn’t have been in such poor shape to begin with".

City Business Church recommends the prudent use of credit cards. Please take care to remain within your financial means.