Report from the Field: A Layperson in the Diocese of Louisiana Writes on the Stewardship Resolution

http://www.standfirminfaith.com/index.php/site/article/10426/

[Stand Firm] 28 Feb 2008--I read the 10/10/10 resolution being considered at the Diocesan Convention and wanted to voice my opinion to you. I think that the whole concept of requiring mandatory giving and then implementing punitive action for those churches / missions that don’t comply, including taking over the church (reduced to mission status), is contrary to scriptures:For the individual believer, tithing is not required (although its spiritually valid, and a great idea).

The key verse (my opinion) is 2 Cor 9:7-8.