Never Make a Rule You're Not Prepared to Enforce

Not long ago, the network of church leaders with whom I routinely communicate discussed the issue of staff member tithing. I was surprised by the number of churches that communicate it as an expectation of staff but don’t check to see if it’s happening.

I have an old saying, “never make a ‘rule’ you’re not prepared to enforce.” I don’t know how you can tell your staff they are expected to tithe and not check to ensure they’re doing it.

That aside, how can a church staff member justify not tithing? As staff members, I hope we believe what the Bible says. I hope we actually “do” what we’re “teaching.” How can we justify doing otherwise?