God says to tithe. God says to tithe 10% of what you make. If 10% of what you make is $15 and you give $15 to further the work of God, You and God are straight. I hate that some churches have turned tithing into an auction. Can I get another $100. C'mon we need $100 for the building fund. Take those checkbooks out. I know we have another $100, $100 here. Going once, give to the Lord twice. Sold to the deacon with the puffed up chest. This has always bothered me. Didn't Jesus shake the tables in the temple for the same reason? Now I will say this. It makes no sense for people to ask why the church needs money. Churches pay bills just like everyone else and they also do charitable work. However, asking the church to fund a plane purchase is ludicrous. Here's looking at you Creflo Dollar. Churches are supposed to be good stewards of the Lord's money. Jesus, Peter, Paul all depended on the kindness of others on their ministry journeys because you have to pay C...