Tithe!

[HeRoseFromTheDead]

As believers, we need obey God concerning the local church we belong to. The local church is our storehouse, where we receive spiritual food and care. This is what we are to be tithing to, so that all our needs are met as well as many needs of the poor, hungry and needy in our communities.

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Funny how New Gracers say any kind of effort on our part is not grace, except when it comes to tithing.

 

[Euphemia]

You should know that the local church is your spiritual home whete you fellowship regularly, and where you receive your spiritual instruction, training in ministry, fellowship, support and correction. If you reduce it to a mete building, then you are not in touch with how God sees the local church.

if local church means local church building, then I gotta disagree...

the church building isn't something endorsed by the nt... or I haven't found it yet...

 

[Euphemia]

You couldn't be further from the truth.

A work of the flesh.

 

[Euphemia]

When you speak like this you prove you do jot understand that everything belongs to God and that what He asks of us is a mere one tenth to go toward the local fellowship. You have a begrudging spirit and join your voice with others of the same spirit, as if it's some sort of sin to trust God with that tenth, that it is wasted money. Indeed, every penny of one's tithe is multiplied to do more than its literal dollar amount.

Ah........ But what is it that He has already said that He wants more than "sacrifices?" He said "mercy" (love is the meaning there). And the only place we can show loving mercy is to other human beings.

But.... we seem to try and justify not being too loving to all mankind by giving some money. And that is interesting because Jesus took that coin and clearly told us "Give to Caesar, that which is his. But give to God"...................... what?......... A certain portion of the same stash of money in our wallets? I don't think so.

 

[InSpiritInTruth]

Funny how New Gracers say any kind of effort on our part is not grace, except when it comes to tithing.

Funny how that works huh? LOL

2 Peter 2:3(KJV)[SUP]3 [/SUP]And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

 

[Euphemia]

Give what God says to you personally. Don't let people influence you against the tithe. We are all called to give outside of tithing. Tithing is something else. Best let God teach you about that.

Give what you are able - as your heart directs.

Don't let anyone bully you into giving a certain amount, or deceive you with promises of a certain return on your "investment" in the Kingdom.

The are lots of money hungry so-called "shepherds" out there.

 

[Billyd]

IMHO, rather look for support to not tithe, look at what a church with a tithing congregation can accomplish.

 

[Euphemia]

IMHO, rather look for support to not tithe, look at what a church with a tithing congregation can accomplish.

Tithing churches generally are great contributors to their communities and to worldwide missions and needs.

 

[Willie-T]

Our church would probably have to close its doors if we depended upon tithing. Only giving 10% would be a little embarrassing to most of our members. We have so few people that we would just barely stay operational if we expected tithing to carry us.

 

[Euphemia]

Our church would probably have to close its doors if we depended upon tithing. Only giving 10% would be a little embarrassing to most of our members. We have so few people that we would just barely stay operational if we expected tithing to carry us.

I don't believe that.

 

[Yet]

To 'give sacrificially' is not in the bible. It is a deceitful ploy to empty your wallet.

2Cor. 8:12-13 (an offering) ...is accepted according to what a man has and not according to what he has not.

For I mean not that other men be eased, and you burdened.

 

[Willie-T]

It's been more than an hour, Euphemia. I'm still waiting.

 

[Tintin]

Where is Yet when you need him? LOL

Summon not the Yet, lest you become the Yet.

 

[49]

Have always had mixed thoughts on tithing. Being raised in an independent fundamental baptist church, tithing was preached on quite often (and many things were preached against...topic for another thread someday maybe). Believed not tithing was a sin for many years, then one day it dawned on me that maybe tithing could be done another way...giving to those in need. Giving to the local christian radio ministry as it is listener supported. Buying groceries for those in hardship, etc. And doing away with the word tithing altogether and call it giving out of love for my fellow brother / sister / those in need. Sure the local church needs to be funded to stay operational, and that is where folk "pitch in" to cover costs and fund certain ministries and food pantries and such. Just my two cents.

 

[fredoheaven]

Hi guys! Am anew member, Ihave aquestion please just help! Iam born and believe in Tithing and It's apractice Ifollow, Iwas attending acertain meeting in another church where the preacher was talking about giving and he said, a) Jesus never talked about Tithe but Jesus taught about sacrificial giving! b) The apostles never taught about Tithing but they taught early belivers to give towards the extension of the gospel and also to the needy in Jerusalem! c) he said Tithe is alegalistic way of giving and the Apostles in Acts 15:22-30! Please help me know, could Ihave practised this in vain!

Hi,

A. Jesus talked about tithe. It is a bible word in the N.T.

Luke 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Matthew 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone

B. Paul address it. Paul mentioned of the “laying in store” for the the O.T. word storehouse giving in Malachi. Another thing, the early church of Jerusalem is composed mainly of the Jewish people so that they are not new of the teaching of the tithe.
1 Corinthians 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

C. Not really. Remember, tithe is not actually a giving, it is a returning. More than the tithe is actually giving and that what the Apostles is urging the believers. Tithes goes way back even before the Law of Moses was established. Abraham tithed, so a Christian may tithe just like Abraham did. Be sure to tithe but not tight in giving. God Bless!

 

[49]

Hi,

A. Jesus talked about tithe. It is a bible word in the N.T.

Luke 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Matthew 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone

B. Paul address it. Paul mentioned of the “laying in store” for the the O.T. word storehouse giving in Malachi. Another thing, the early church of Jerusalem is composed mainly of the Jewish people so that they are not new of the teaching of the tithe.
1 Corinthians 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

C. Not really. Remember, tithe is not actually a giving, it is a returning. More than the tithe is actually giving and that what the Apostles is urging the believers. Tithes goes way back even before the Law of Moses was established. Abraham tithed, so a Christian may tithe just like Abraham did. Be sure to tithe but not tight in giving. God Bless!

Interesting comment...tithing is a returning. Have not heard it put that way before.

 

[Dan_473]

You should know that the local church is your spiritual home whete you fellowship regularly, and where you receive your spiritual instruction, training in ministry, fellowship, support and correction. If you reduce it to a mete building, then you are not in touch with how God sees the local church.

good points! though, consider, if you wish...

the things you talked about could all be done by a local church without a building... yet the building will consume a large portion of the money given...

so, if you feel good about giving to a local church, or any christian ministry, by all means, do it!

 

[HeRoseFromTheDead]

good points! though, consider, if you wish...

the things you talked about could all be done by a local church without a building... yet the building will consume a large portion of the money given...

so, if you feel good about giving to a local church, or any christian ministry, by all means, do it!

Best church I ever attended was held in a borrowed gymnasium. When they got their own building, it sucked. There's something about the spirit of being sojourners and pilgrims.

 

[jaybird88]

IMO church offerings are not a huge deal. if your broke give what you can but dont let your lights get shut off, if u got a big payday give a little more. make your offering and move on. if you put to much focus into it your gonna fall down that path like many that think the more they give the more the Lords gonna love them which Jesus never taught.

 

[Yet]

1Cor. 16 ...a collection 'for the Saints' who needed help. This is not tithes.

Not one verse in the NT saying a church building is a storehouse. Though today it is a storehouse to pile wealth up for the wolf in charge.

Will anyone ever grow a clue. This has been covered so many times.

At least today's tithing system is fair. The poor man tithes and gets poorer. A rich man tithes and barely flinches. Sounds like a God plan to me!