I wonder if anyone knows The Church of England is the biggest trust corporation in England, far bigger than the one who looks after all the heritage properties in England. Yes! You are hearing it right. A lawyer who has obtained distiction in the subject of Trust in her 3rd year degree is telling you this. I have heard many arguments on the money the members offer and give to the church. They have claimed that the monies are their money. I even heard that they claimed that they are the boss and all the priests' salaries are 'issued' by them. They claim they have the rights to know where every penny goes and for what purpose. Like what a limited company is, under the company act, every shareholders will be given a report every year to tell you where the monies goes. Whether it is making profit or not. Why are they investing in certain things, etc and what are they going to invest next year, etc. I have been working at the corporate law for some time and sorting out due deligent, etc. I know and aware of all the works and law when we are going to do all the things for limited company or even listed company. There's law governing this, under Company Act.
However, it is different when it comes to a trust corporation, which is not govern by Company Act, but Trustee Act or Trust Ordinance. Is there a requirement for the trustee to accountable to every single member on where the monies goes? I do however agree that accounts should be clear, accurate and transparents, but can one be sued for breach of trust for misused of money? What's the law governing this? Who can sue and on what basis? I must remind all that, Anglican is not a charitible organisation like any oyher independent churches. It is a trust corporation.
Whose money? Since young, i was taught to give tithe and offering to God, through church because all we received and have are from God, and church is the body of Christ. If you think that's your money, your tithes and offering are not acceptable by God. It's just a tradition you observe. It is obvious, you do not understand the meaning of tithes and offering. And it's between man and man, and not man and God. The relationship between you and God in your giving never exist. Yes, in a way, you actions has failed to please the Lord. Remember this, if you do not give, it is you who are lacking the blessing God says He is giving. How much have you invested in His kingdom? The Lord looks at our heart. Not how much you give.
Whose money and whether you should give to God? You decide. It all goes back to the teaching of God in the bible. It is up to you to whether follow the law governing company or you want to follow the bible and God's teaching! God is watching!
- whose money?-
However, it is different when it comes to a trust corporation, which is not govern by Company Act, but Trustee Act or Trust Ordinance. Is there a requirement for the trustee to accountable to every single member on where the monies goes? I do however agree that accounts should be clear, accurate and transparents, but can one be sued for breach of trust for misused of money? What's the law governing this? Who can sue and on what basis? I must remind all that, Anglican is not a charitible organisation like any oyher independent churches. It is a trust corporation.
Whose money? Since young, i was taught to give tithe and offering to God, through church because all we received and have are from God, and church is the body of Christ. If you think that's your money, your tithes and offering are not acceptable by God. It's just a tradition you observe. It is obvious, you do not understand the meaning of tithes and offering. And it's between man and man, and not man and God. The relationship between you and God in your giving never exist. Yes, in a way, you actions has failed to please the Lord. Remember this, if you do not give, it is you who are lacking the blessing God says He is giving. How much have you invested in His kingdom? The Lord looks at our heart. Not how much you give.
Whose money and whether you should give to God? You decide. It all goes back to the teaching of God in the bible. It is up to you to whether follow the law governing company or you want to follow the bible and God's teaching! God is watching!
- whose money?-