In Laf. front porch could be a bus stop
May 13, 2015
Remembering Albert "Sugar" Guidry: Engineer instilled love of hard work, education in offspring
May 13, 2015pletely different concepts. Tithes are first fruits off the top, while offerings are from surplus — meaning that you and your family are doing well financially.
Another thing to consider is this: Does this church turn every impulse they have into pressure to donate or buy something, because they didn’t plan for this kind of stuff in the church budget? I’d start having a problem with the leadership if this turned out to be the case, because it’s a sign they’re not planning and leading well.
Hopefully, you can explain to these folks the reason why you can’t contribute to additional things at the moment and they’ll understand. If not, and it were me in your shoes, I think I’d have to find another church.
-Dave
EDITOR’SNOTE:Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550radio stations. Dave’s latest project, Every Dollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
