is it true that christians have to pay 3rd of their wage to the church?

Question

or is there any money involved to pay to the church if yes why and how much

Answer 1

Well, there is a large difference among different Christian groups, and of the ones I'm familiar with, it's really up to each individual and his or her circumstances and what that individual believes is right.

But to answer your question: no, the old rule about the "tithe" referred to one tenth of your wages. Whatever the amount, the reason being so that your church can have funds to do the things you want it to do.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

The general rule is "God loves a cheerful giver" -- not one who gives out of compulsion or with resentment. He's more interested in our attitudes as we give, rather than how much we give.

(One example is Jesus' tithing parable -- about how the old widow who gave the only two coins she had was a "better giver" than the prideful rich people who gave far more money but did not have to sacrifice to do so.)

There should never be any "price" to pay for attending church. That's not what church is about. It's a community where people support, encourage, and enjoy each other, not a social club with dues to pay.

Most Christians go by the standard of a "tithe," which means 10% of one's income before taxes.

It's a good rule of thumb, if you have to pick something, but technically there is no required amount.

The "tithe" is derived from Old Testament law, and (plus a few more monetary donations) was essentially the nation's "tax" -- required in order to support the priests who were the leaders for that community, which ran under a theocracy system.

In the United States, we are all part of a democracy, and we pay taxes to our government as well, which happens to be secular in nature rather than religious.

What this means is that we are not obligated to give anything. But if we really understand what community is, want to model ourselves after Jesus, care about other people, and understand that God is ultimately the provider of everything we have anyway, we'll feel a growing desire to to actually give back to God whatever we can, as well as meet pressing needs that come up in our community.

It sometimes takes awhile to feel the desire. I know I was an awful tither as a teen and through early adulthood, but my wife and I are giving more and more over the last five years.

Our pastor specifically tells visitors not to put money in our offering plates, since they are visitors. And no one is required to give anything... but our church gives a LOT -- because the members want to do so.

Answer 3

There are many churches that are adamant about collecting tithes, which represents ten percent of income.
As a Christian pastor I never concerned myself with money as I didn't want to compromise the Word Of God over something so trivial.
It should be understood however that there are expenses to operating a church.
Gas, electric, water and sewer are just a few.
Then there may be the salary of the Pastor and perhaps, depending on size, an organist or praise and worship leader.
But I will say this;
While it is true that finances are needed to run the church,
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not for SALE.
Your salvation is not for SALE.
May God Bless.

Answer 4

Most Christian churches (especially Catholic) ask that you tithe 10% of your income. Most churches have found that they can meet all of their needs if parishioners tithe 3-4%, but people still don't. Many Christians tithe whatever they can afford without a dent (often 0-10%). I have not heard of a third. I don't know about all of the Christian churches, but the Catholic Church will still allow you to be a member in perfect standing if you tithe nothing at all. Sending your children to a Catholic school is a different matter. If you tithe 10%, your children often can go to school for free. For large families seeking private education, this is usually financially cheaper.

Answer 5

I don't know where you heard a third...I never heard that one. it's ten percent of your earnings...So the church can keep going, but I believe God wouldn't want you to even give that much if you really can't afford it and would have to go without food or something important. If you can afford to give more and do it happily that's great so that the church can help others in need, or build on itself. It is not for profit and if they do collect for profit I believe god will put a stop to it. I don't know of any churches that make you pay...it is recommended.

Answer 6

Actually this is in reference to a "tithe". The word and term means tenth. A lot of Christians "tithe" 10% of their gross (before taxes and deductions) to their local church. Tithing is based on a verse in the book of Malachi or at least thats where the main reference is. Its not a command. You won't go to hell just because you don't tithe, but you will be blessed on earth if you do. I think the verse is about that if you tithe God "will rebuke the devourer (the devil) and pour out blessings that you don't have room enough to receive".

Answer 7

Tithing is 10% and it isn't compulsory. It is used to help keep the church going and to help with charity work that churches do. Governments don't pay for all the homeless shelters and care centres that many individual parishes run.

Answer 8

Christians are suppose to pay a tithe which is one tenth to the church but most do not.

Answer 9

If the "Christian" belongs to some legalistic cult that calls itself Christian, that might be true. But the New Testament teaches that a person should only give what they have determined in their heart that they should give in a cheerful manner, being confident that God will honor their gift by meeting them at the point of their needs.

2 Corinthians 9:6 But I say this, He who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. 7 Each one, as he purposes in his heart, let him give; not of grief, or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that in everything, always having all self-sufficiency, you may abound to every good work;

Answer 10

There is no requirement to pay any money to the church whatsoever. It's all a matter of heart.