Do you know your scripture?

Regarding how the kingdom of God proceeds from conversation verses financial means, there is also as saying - talk is cheap.

You're using a common saying out of context.

The point of the common saying "talk is cheap" is essentially 'action, not words'.
That is, anyone can talk but the 'proof is in the pudding'.

Putting irrelevant sayings aside, people who are not already a Christian go to church long haul not because of an advert in a newspaper or on the radio, but because of meeting and talking to people.

This is irrelevant anyway, see post #50.

Are you asking this so you don't have to give? I wouldn't say one is obligated to give, but to not do so, would be poor stewardship due to the principle of sowing and reaping.

Not sure how many would go into the ministry for the money as some ministers don't even get paid or perhaps just a nominal sum at that. There are more lucrative jobs than ministers to consider. Financially, it doesn't make any sense at all.

Ever see a mega church? They’re all over the states.

I believe that the saying is actually quite relevant and scripturally sound. If your brother or sister is hurting and you have the means to actually help but only offer a prayer then what have you actually accomplished in meeting their need? Of course, there are times that prayer is all that you really have to offer at the time but a lot of times even though people may neglect the needs of others they offer a prayer as a means to alleviate their guilt. Some people talk a good game but have nothing to back up what they are saying, in other words they don't 'walk the talk'. The best type of prayer is an answered prayer and that means that someone has to do the heavy lifting. If your not willing to play your part then God will appoint another to take your place. I stand by my remark.

And there are many who go into the ministry seeking a paycheck, and become a hireling.

Past studies say that makes up the majority of reasons given for seminary students wanting to be pastors. A steady paycheck.

Sarcasm?
I genuinely didn't know that!

Nope. No sarcasm. It's a sad fact.
It was a number of years ago, so I'm not sure if it has improved any but I find it unlikely.

I find it hard to believe that saints struggle with this issue. As if contributing financialy to further the kingdom of God should be written in stone or spoken by the Lord's own mouth as a commandment to motivate giving.
Let alone the next question...how much is enough?
To be scripture accurate you were born in this world naked.....your gonna leave the same way...... everything else belongs to the Lord.
So tell me what do you really contribute? That is your own?
Never seen a U Haul follow a hearse.
If I'm not mistakin the leader of the church Christ Jesus saw it necessary to give his all...are we commanded to follow his example?
Or does the 10 percent sound better now or what God lays on your heart.
A rich man is not measured wealthy by what he has but by what he can afford to give away.
Are you rich in Christ?......or are you on that tight budget.....are you trusting....or fussing.

Yes, but those ministers are relatively few compared to the thousands that work for little or no income.

TITHING TO MELCHIZEDEK (HEB. 7:1–2)
With this discussion on Abraham’s tithe to Melchizedek, we’ve come full circle. Moses first tells us of this tithe in Genesis, and the author of Hebrews readdresses it as he compares Christ’s ministry to the priest Melchizedek.

The author of Hebrews argues that, although the tithe was supposed to be paid to the Levites, Abraham gave a tenth of his spoils to the priest Melchizedek. And that, through this act, the Levites also metaphorically tithed to Melchizedek. Not only did the priest take a tithe from Abraham, he blessed him. Hebrew’s author says, “It is beyond dispute that the inferior is blessed by the superior. (v. 7)” The whole chapter compares the priesthood of Christ to this mysterious Old Testament character.

It’s only appropriate that the last place the tithe is mentioned it’s being used to point to Christ’s preeminence.

SO WHAT’S THIS MEAN FOR US?
In the end, tithing wasn’t something Israel did in the same way we mindlessly toss a gratuity down with our bill at a restaurant. It was an intentional practice through which God intended to teach Israel about his sovereign ownership of everything. Instead of being consumers of their blessings, they had to stop and think through just how much blessing they had.

Through the tithe, God took care of his people—and through the act of generous giving, God continues to bless his people.

Check out acts 4:32

They were of one heart and one soul.
Neither said of any of them that ought of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.

Keep reading further this story. They sold houses and land so nobody lacked anything. When you join with a church you share in everything do you not. No one person owns it. Distribution was to everyone that had need. So you might have wealthy members who give to poor members so that everyone is equal and you lack nothing.

This is how it ought to be. If this doesnt work in your local church and some members are rolling in money while otthers are starving something is wrong!