Gforce9
Puritan Board Junior
Greg,
Not that I disagree w/ anything you have written, are any sins outside of the over sight of our church elders? If not giving is sinful, wouldn’t it follow that some type of consideration be given in regards to giving?
I think I understand your question better now. Giving, unlike infighting, for example, may be more complex a matter for the session to navigate. Certainly giving falls under faith and practice, but probably needs much prayer if a session is to engage.
My gut reaction would be that, unlike infighting that may require immediate oversight and correction, a lack of giving may be occasion to ask how they (session/diaconate) may help the individual, even if it is merely in financial counsel. Maybe the individual (new believer) is unaware of his/her duty.
I would like to her from our seasoned officers how they have handled this in the past......