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Topic: Giving

Episode Topic Audio

2024-02-05
Taxes-Writing off Your Contributions: What about the legitimacy of writing off your contributions on your taxes?



2024-01-24
Charitable Giving & Discretion: Can you help me harmonize scriptures that indicate we should help the needy, when some seem to be taking advantage? [Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:30-33, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13, Matthew 5:40-42, 1 John 3:17-18].
Giving to Charities: What do you think about giving to charities generally, specifically in light of the book, "Toxic Charity, How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help" by Robert D. Lupton ?"


2024-01-05
Good Charities: Could you recommend some good, reliable charities?
Leighton Flowers & the Poison of Calvinism: What is your view of Leighton Flowers and the poison of Calvinism? [John 17:3].


2023-10-10
Giving to the Church: If the money we give to the church is not finding its way to assist the poor and needy, should we stop giving to the church?
Worthy Charities: Steve mentions a couple of deserving charities that don't have highly paid staff (Shepherd's Heart, International, Cleveland TN and Christian Response International).


2023-09-26
Church Today and the Tabernacle & Temple Tithe: Could you discuss the parallels between the customs of the church today and the obligations (tithes) that took place in the Tabernacle, Temple, and synagogue previously? [1 Peter 2:5].



2023-09-13
Tithing in the New Covenant: Is not tithing "stealing from God?" Rec: article, "Is Tithing for Christians?"



2023-08-11
Especially to the Household of God: If we are to do good to everyone, then what does it mean to give "especially" for those in the household of God? [Galatians 6:10].



2023-05-18
"Gave" His Only Son: In the scripture where it says that God gave His son, is it the giving of Him, eternally? [John 3:16].



2023-05-01
Faith & Religion: How do you tell when your religion is out of balance and becoming unhealthy? [James 1:27, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 9:13].



2023-05-01
Giving Money at Church: Is it acceptable if you are giving your time and effort to the church instead of giving your tithe (money)? [Luke 12:48, Matthew 6:21].



2023-04-28
Regrets about Gift of Money: How would God look at my regret about giving someone a large amount of money that seemed like he would be in danger?



2023-03-16
Good Charities: Which charities do you think are good and you give to?



2023-01-11
The Decaying Culture & the Example in the Church: Is not the solution to the decay of the world the blameless lives of believers and their example and outreach? What do we do?



2022-12-28
Led Zepplin & "Stairway to Heaven": Caller comments on the rumor about Led Zepplin's "Stairway to Heaven" giving Satanic messages?
Giving to the Needy in a More Personal Way: Do you think that it is more gratifying to give personally to those in need rather than giving to organizations to do so?


2022-10-26
Caring for the Poor: How do we obey the directive to care for the poor, when most of our churches are into building nice buildings? [Luke 6:1-3, Acts 18:1-4].



2022-09-30
Tithing vs Giving: Shouldn't we still give to the local church we are attending, even if we do not believe we are under an obligation to tithe? [I John 3:17, James 2:16, Galatians 6:6, I Corinthians 9:14, Acts 4:37, Acts 2:44-46].



2022-06-03
Worthy Charities: What are some of the ministries you trust and support? Recommended; "Shepherd's Heart, International" (Cleveland, TN) and "International Christian Response (ICR-Lynden WA)"



2022-05-25
Honor to Steve: Caller just honors Steve. [Proverbs 3:27, Romans 13:7].
Tithing: Do we have an obligation to tithe? Recommendation Article "Tithing for Christians". [Matthew 23:23, Luke 14:34, Luke 21:1-4].


2022-05-25
Sheep and Goats: How do Dispensationalists view the "Sheep and the Goats" passage, and how are they wrong? [Matthew 25:31-46].
Sheep, Goats and Charities: Are charities misapplying the "Sheep and Goats" passage to support caring for everyone, whether believers or not? [Matthew 25:31-46, Galatians 6:10]


2022-04-27
Enthusiasm for Ministry: Now that I am on staff and being paid, how do I keep my same devotion and enthusiasm as I had when I was volunteering for this same ministry?
Enabling the Homeless: Are we enabling and doing a diservice to the homeless when we serve them every night? [2 Thessalonians 3:10].


2022-02-03
Tithing: What is your position on tithing? [I Corinthians 6:20, Luke 14:33, Matthew 25:30, Matthew 24:51, Luke 12:46].



2021-11-02
God Still Loved Job: Did Job think that God still loved him when he was in all the trials? [John 14:23].
Legalistic Tithing: Would you donate to a legalistic church that demands tithing?


2021-10-21
Whistling at The Narrow Path: Is that you whistling in the song at the beginning of the show? The song is by Jon Marr, and it's called, "Like Arrows Do" and is at the website.
Book of Enoch: Is it possible that the Book of Enoch was actually written by Enoch?
Donating to "The Narrow Path" Ministry: How do you donate to "The Narrow Path" ministry?

2021-10-08
Gift of Giving and Tithing: Can you help me understand how the "gift of giving" relates to the way we tithe or give from the heart? [Matthew 6:21, Matthew 23:23, I Timothy 6:17, I Corinthians 9:11, 2 Corinthians 8:2].



2021-09-29
Why are We Called All Sinners?: Why are all of us labeled as sinners, and yet many of us really choose to do the right thing? [Romans 7:15-25, I John 1:8-10, I John 2:1].
The Sin of Not Helping Others: If we see the needs of our neighbors, and refuse to help them, is that sin? [I John 3:17, Galatians 6:2].


2021-09-21
Tithing Beyond My Church to Other Ministries: Should I be spreading around my tithe to other ministries beyond my church? Can it be secular groups with good causes?



2021-09-21
Giving Beyond One's Own Ability: What does it mean to "give beyond one's own ability" as in "faith promises"? [2 Corinthians 8:3].



2021-08-30
Tithe, Widow & the Mites: Caller comments on the tithe and the widow and the two mites. [Luke 21:1-4].



2021-08-30
Tithing on the Gross or the Net: Do you think it is acceptable to tithe on your net rather than your gross? [2 Corinthians 8:3].



2021-08-05
Taking Vacations: What does God think about someone who would take a vacation? [I Timothy 6:17].



2021-07-07
Finances, Wealth & Giving: How does one share concern for the way someone handles their finances and wealth? [Luke 1:37, I Corinthians 6:20, Luke 14:33].



2021-06-30
Being Taken Advantage of: How long do I continue to help someone who seems to be taking advantage of me?



2021-06-23
First Fruits & the Tithe: Are the "first fruits" the tithe? [Matthew 23:23, Luke 14:33, Malachi 3:10].



2021-05-27
Business as Ministry: Is my business really my ministry, or have I just missed God's calling? [Proverbs 16:11].



2020-12-29
Giving One's Tithe to Needy Family Members: What do you think about giving to one's own family members that are in need, over giving to the local church? [I Timothy 5, Matthew 15].



2020-12-14
Falling into Sin: Is it a lack of faith if someone keeps falling into sin and allows himself a pass on the error of his ways?
Recommended Charities: Can you recommend some good charities that you trust? [Shepherd's Heart International, The Salvation Army, Mercy Ships, The Narrow Path, Voice of the Martyrs, Open Doors USA, Food for the Poor].


2020-12-11
Giving to the Poor: Could you talk about giving to the poor and sorting out who to give to in good conscience?



2020-12-11
Care for Unwanted Children: Comment about the church stepping up to care for unwanted children (in foster care).



2020-12-09
Tithing Under the New Covenant: Is tithing 10% of your money or of everything (our time, treasure and talent), and are we still supposed to be giving a tithe? [Matthew 23:23, Luke 14:33, I Corinthians 6:20, Matthew 25:14-30].



2020-11-23
Tithing vs Giving: Could you talk to me about the difference between tithing and giving?



2020-10-27
Seeking "The Kingdom of God": Is seeking "the Kingdom of God" the most important thing we are to do? [Matthew 6:33, Matthew 24:14].
Seeking Success in a Career: If we are disciples of Christ, should we be seeking financial success in our career? [I Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Acts 3:6, Matthew 10:8, Matthew 19:23, Ephesians 4:28, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 4: 11, I Timothy 6:17, I Timothy 6:9, I Corinthians 12:31].


2020-10-19
Giving to the Panhandlers & Other Poor: What is the proper Christian response to the panhandlers and other needy, when there is a chance you are contributing to their addictions?



2020-08-27
Giving to Animal Care Rather Than a Church: Am I wrong to give money to organizations that care for pets rather than to the church? [2 Peter 3:9].



2020-08-27
Giving Away One of Your Two Tunics: When John the Baptist directs that we give away one of our two garments, is that literal and applicable to us today? [Luke 3:11].
Investing and Saving Money: What about investing and saving money?


2020-08-25
Giving to a Political Candidate: Do you think that giving to a political candidate is considered legitimate giving as Jesus directed?



2020-08-18
War - Christian Who Die are Ready: Caller comments on the call about "The Crusades", noting that Muslims are not ready to meet God, but Christians are.
Giving to Christian Ministries: Isn't giving to Christian ministries a requirement for the believer, and could neglect there be why we suffer at times? [Luke 12:48].


2020-08-14
Tithing-an Old Testament Obligation: Isn't tithing an Old Testament requirement, therefore not really relevant to us today? [Hebrews 7, Matthew 23:23].



2020-07-31
The Least of These Brethren: Caller comments that he would punctuate the sentence differently, so that the meaning of what Jesus meant would change to who Jesus was addressing, rather than who Jesus was talking about. [Matthew 25:40].



2020-07-31
Bearing Fruit: What do you mean by "bearing fruit" because in the church, it can often mean bigger buildings, etc.? [John 15:8, Isaiah 5, Matthew 21:43].



2020-07-30
Giving to the Unbelieving Poor: If you are generous to poor unbelievers, does it count meritoriously to God? [Matthew 25:40, Galatians 6:6, Galatians 6:10].



2020-07-13
PayPay for Donations: Can we use PayPay to donate that now?
Third Temple Mystery: Isn't the Third Temple the mystery of Christ and the church?


2020-06-22
Telephone Lines at The Narrow Path: How many lines do you have coming in?
Wisdom About Giving to Charities: I am bothered by how much I am giving out of my social security check. Can you give me words of wisdom in this regard?


2020-06-11
What Change is Needed in Society Today?: What kind of change do you think we need in our society and government?
Do we need Spiritual Revival: Do we need Spiritual Revival in order to save our culture?
Three Things to Do in Secret: What are the three things we are told to do in secret? [Matthew 6:4].

2020-06-09
Tithing: Can you tithe as you decide rather than 10%, and can you tithe to other ministries, other than your church?



2020-05-11
Children Being Required to Fast: Do you think children should fast, or be required to fast, to overcome sinful behavior?
Train Up a Child: What does the verse in Proverbs mean, "train up a child in the way he should go..." [Proverbs 22:6].
Donations Through PayPal: Can people still donate through PayPal?

2020-02-17
The Widow's Mite: What do you think of John MacArthur's take on the story of "The Widow's Mite"? [Luke 21, Mark 12].



2020-02-05
Giving & Stewardship: Could you talk about the gift of giving, and how the early church dealt with their finances, giving, and communal living and care for one another? [Acts 2:44, 4:34, 5:4, 11, 2 Corinthians 8:15, Exodus 16:18].
Financial Management-Descriptive or Prescriptive: Do you think that some of the financial references in scripture is more descriptive, rather than prescriptive, particularly because of special depressed circumstance? [Acts 11].


2019-10-09
Helping the Poor: Who is our brother & sister in the verse in I John that refers to helping those in need? Is it strangers, or fellow believers? [I John 3:9, 10, 15-17, Galatians 6:10, 2 Peter 3].



2019-08-07
Adamic Curse: Are we not free form the Adamic curse?
The Salvation Army: Is The Salvation Army a good group to donate to?


2019-08-07
Excess Funds: How should handle sudden excessive funds or a financial windfall? [I Corinthians 6:20].



2019-06-07
Financial Stewardship: Retiring, Saving, Living by Faith, Giving, What to do financially?



2019-06-06
Giving Your Extra Funds: After you pay your bills, how do you save and disburse your extra money? [Matthew 6:19f, Matthew 10: 17-27].



2019-04-12
Tithing: When giving and tithing is difficult, should we expect it to be easier? [Malachi 3:10f, Philippians 4:19, Luke 6:38].



2019-01-28
Coffers: Are these 2 passages of scripture talking about the same thing where everyone just put all their money in one pot & people took what they needed? [Acts 4:34, Hebrews 10:34-36, 1 John 3:18]



2018-07-31
Michael Murdock & the Seed: What is Michael Murdock & seed money ministries saying by growing the seed? My mom thinks I should send him some moneys.



2017-10-25
Gift of Giving: Gift of giving & other spiritual gifts. [Romans 12:3-8]



2017-10-10
Steve's Giving: How & where do you give?



2017-07-21
Wealthy People: You were talking about wealthy atheists giving money the other day, & Warren Buffet, "There are many ways to get to heaven, but this is a good way" after he gave a whole bunch of money. How would you rebut that?



2017-07-20
Giving Sacrificially: Even though atheist gives billions, it's a drop in the bucket to them. They need to give sacrificially in order for it to count. [Mark 12:41-44]



2017-05-05
Freely Giving: I'm w/ you on the not being legalistic about tithing, but we still need to exercise the practice of giving



2017-01-12
Bible Translations: I like using different translations of the bible, especially the Living Bible & the New Living Translation, & want to talk about the words "judging", "giving", etc. [Matthew 7]



2016-11-14
Giving: Is this verse applying to the church or the poor? [Luke 6:38]



2016-09-13
Tithing in the Old Testament: Caller makes a few insights about tithing from the Old Testament that he's learned & is relaying them to see if Steve agrees.



2016-09-13
Tithing & Giving: A church has this idea that each member has to give at least $7 because it represents completeness, but being pressured to give. Is that right?
Lectures/Articles on Tithing: Do you have anything on your website about tithing & giving?


2016-08-12
Tithe Being Edible: the exchange involving tithe always seemed to be of something that was edible. Is that true?
Convicting the World of Sin: How will He "convict the world of sin"? [John 16:7-11]


2016-05-10
Problems for People who stole Ark of the Covenant: God caused problems for people who stole the Ark of the Covenant, giving them emerods, but what is that? (hemorrhoids) [1 Samuel 5=6]
Seed Money: Caller thnks there might be blessing in giving seed money to demonstrate your faith.


2016-02-19
First Fruits into the Storehouse (Tithing): Involving tithing, who was responsible to bring the first fruits into the storehouse?
Giving over entire Check: Pastors say that people's first check of the month has to be given over to them. Is that true?
Mount of Transfiguration Experience: Was the Mount of Transfiguration a vision or an actual appearance of Elijah & Moses?

2016-02-04
Tithing Controversy: What did the early church look like as far as tithing?



2016-02-03
Tithing: Can you shed some light on tithing? Do we need to tithe?



2015-09-25
Sowing & Reaping: Caller is having financial hardship which is having an effect upon giving. [2 Corinthians 9, Luke 6:38]



2015-04-20
Adam & Eve's Children & Incest: How did Adam & Eve's children not have been in incestuous relationship when they got married, having children?
"You Do to the Least of These": Was Jesus talking to believers when He said, "When you've helped the least of my brethren, you have helped Me"? [Matthew 25:40]


2014-09-30
Love One Another & the Good Samaritan: What is the balance of giving to the poor & having enough for yourself, & doing it w/ the motivation of love? [Galatians 6:10, Luke 3:11]



2014-04-17
Street Evangelism verses Practical Needs: We need to be a little more practical than just preaching words when doing outreach. [James 2:14-18]



2014-04-15
Tithing: We SHOULD give as much as we can because God DOES bless us! [Malachi 3:10]



2014-01-27
Feeding & Clothing the Poor: We need to have Christ-like behavior towards our fellow man according to this passage of Scripture, feeding & clothing the poor & so on? [Matthew 7 & 25]
High Priest Annas & Caiaphas: Comments about the High Priests of Annas & Caiaphas.


2013-08-27
Tithing: Is tithing still mandated?
Fornication & Marriage: What are the defintions of Fornication & Marriages?
Incestuous Relationships in the Bible: Can't get married to people too closely related to you.

2013-07-18
"First Fruits" Offering & Tithing: What is the difference between "First Fruits" offering & tithing?
Homosexuality Acceptable: Will practicing homosexuals be warmly welcomed in heaven? [1 Corinthians 6:9-11]


2013-06-18
Supporting Local Church without Tithe: How are you supposed support your local church if you are not supposed to tithe?



2013-05-08
Helping a Socialist: What are your thoughts on someone who I have been financially helping, who I just learned is very socialistic? I now don't want to help anymore. How I should handle it? Recommended: Topical lecture, "Toward a Radical Christian Counter-culture."[1 Timothy 5:3, Matthew 25:22, Matthew 20:12, 2 Corinthians 8:15, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Exodus 16:18].



2013-04-30
Church in the Last Days: Do we need to be in church in the last days? [Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 18:20, I John 5:1].
Offering Sacrifices to God Now: How do we offer sacrifices to God today? [ I Peter 2:5, Hebrews 13:15, Philippians 4:12-23, Romans 12:1].


2013-03-22
Will We Know Each Other in Heaven: Would I be aware of my wife marrying someone else, if I die and am in heaven? Will I know my wife and children or other family members in heaven? [Matthew 22:29-30, I Corinthians 13:9-12].
Steve Gregg's Financial Support: How do I support you financially?:


2013-02-08
Donating: Donating to Steve Gregg personally & donating to the Ministry, how does he do both?
Apostle Smith: Apostle Smith wants to charge for the gospel.


2013-01-04
Renunciation: What do you think about Renunciation (giving up one's material possessions)? [Luke 14:33]



2012-01-10
Luxuries (Entertainment): How should we assess the enjoyment of luxuries in our lives? [1 Timothy 6:17, Acts 20:35, Romans 14:4, Matthew 6:19-21].



2012-01-09
Preacher Telling Me to Give a Financial Amount: Could you comment on a preacher telling me about two of my prayers and that I need to give a certain amount of money? [Matthew 5:42, Acts 8:20].


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