tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post639945532391070417..comments2023-06-19T10:15:32.585-05:00Comments on Redeemer Church: 3 Ways the Gospel Should Influence Leaving a TipJared Tottenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02281732280151894322noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-74145113253890308762019-09-12T10:52:38.745-05:002019-09-12T10:52:38.745-05:00Here, the coordinators give individuals and church...Here, the coordinators give individuals and churchgoers and pamphlets of items being sold. <a href="https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/fundraising-ideas-for-church/" rel="nofollow">Church fundraising ideas</a><br />D. James Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936743429785809589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-13218951415722269482012-10-10T20:59:19.309-05:002012-10-10T20:59:19.309-05:00I trust the Christians reading this will listen to...I trust the Christians reading this will listen to the Holy Spirit and come to wise and Christ-honoring conclusions regarding "this nonsense". Jared Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02281732280151894322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-59478996194857948122012-10-10T12:57:15.084-05:002012-10-10T12:57:15.084-05:00Quite frankly Jared, I would have hoped you would ...Quite frankly Jared, I would have hoped you would have repented of this nonsense and deleted the post. Who are you to judge how much someone gives or where they eat? Can't a Christian listen to the Holy Spirit and give according to His direction? I can see how your unbiblical thought process relates to giving at church too. I know I'm nobody and just a guy dropping in, but is your conscience that seared not to repent? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-24010890335653743912012-10-09T20:06:05.981-05:002012-10-09T20:06:05.981-05:00Thanks for your thoughts, Al.Thanks for your thoughts, Al.Jared Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02281732280151894322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-44189630891910750352012-10-09T18:50:33.454-05:002012-10-09T18:50:33.454-05:00Put simply Christ didn't die so I could tip we...Put simply Christ didn't die so I could tip well. He died for my sins. Is it sinful to not tip or not tip well? I don't think it's all that serious. But the real motivation behind this post may be the excuses you try to make for others when all you need to do is worry about your own walk. Or is it about money?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-71757504330909991452012-10-09T18:37:07.451-05:002012-10-09T18:37:07.451-05:00So you also don't disagree that this isn't...So you also don't disagree that this isn't something Jesus would preach about? I guess I trust the Spirit filled disciples to do the right thing. If you spend anytime reading the things I've written, then you won't find me writing about fluff things that have the feel of Christianity but lack the power of substance. The last thing people need is Christian tips on tipping. If we spend anytime conversing at all, you will find I see 2 different churches in this world. The Body of Christ and the institutionalized apostate church. But that's getting off subject for now. Our perspectives seem miles apart for now. Feel free to comment as you are led. But for now I'll stick to guns that Christians need substance and preparation for these end times. Not steps and tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-67252324411852329382012-10-09T13:13:09.934-05:002012-10-09T13:13:09.934-05:00Al,
You will not find me disagreeing here. It is ...Al,<br /><br />You will not find me disagreeing here. It is Christ who changes our hearts by the Holy Spirit. But that fact doesn't negate preaching, teaching, counseling, or godly wise advice. Just because Christ through the Spirit is the prime mover does not remove us from the responsibility of speaking words that need to be said. <br /><br />By the way, I visited your blog and discovered that even you find things worth saying other than Christ crucified. Jared Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02281732280151894322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-17844730497501522692012-10-09T12:48:26.525-05:002012-10-09T12:48:26.525-05:00I do get that Jared, but pointing out ones spendin...I do get that Jared, but pointing out ones spending habits doesn't change one's heart does it? It's Christ who changes our heart by the Holy Spirit right. I just can't imagine this sort of thing being preached by Jesus on the mount or any other place. Why not just preach Christ crucified and everything else falls into place for those who are His. We are called to walk in the Spirit. If we are not walking in the Spirit then we are still walking in our sin nature. BTW, you can call me Al. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-28479088870503425452012-10-09T09:19:56.735-05:002012-10-09T09:19:56.735-05:00LDOTA,
I'm not endorsing Christians whining a...LDOTA,<br /><br />I'm not endorsing Christians whining about not getting tipped. What I am endorsing is a Christian generosity that affects every aspect of a Christian's life, including financial--all the way down to how we tip. <br /><br />I agree: applying Christ's commands and living out the Gospel are the evidence of faith. But if following Jesus hasn't affected our pocketbooks yet and the way we think about money, then we still have work to do. <br /><br />Jared Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02281732280151894322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1142949871080046815.post-86533289179034923752012-10-09T09:07:41.240-05:002012-10-09T09:07:41.240-05:00In the grand scheme of things I don't think we...In the grand scheme of things I don't think we ought to be whining about if we got tipped well or not. Everything we get comes from the Lord anyway. If someone who claims to be "christian" isn't walking in the manner of the Christ of the Bible, then maybe they aren't disciples of Christ. Isn't that what HE called us to? He told us we would know them by their fruits. The evidence of someones faith isn't just how well they did or didn't tip either. The evidence comes from applying Christ's commands to come out of the world and follow Him. We are called to live out the Gospel in the light He has given us, all the while seeking out more light through prayer and scripture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com