2006-06-22 02:27:33 · 13 answers · asked by idspudnik 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I hear 10% .... can I get an 8 .....do I hear a 5???
2006-06-22 02:37:12 · update #1
I'm sure they expect unreasonable amounts, since much of that money goes into the pockets of the people who work there, often times excessive amounts. That whole 10% thing started way back when...you'd invade a town, take all their stuff and give 10% of it to the King. It was never intended to be a religious offering, but lo and behold it's ended up that way. Sure, 10%...I'll take that!
Then they'll make you feel guilty about not giving enough, saying "bad things will happen to you".
I'd say pick a church that closely matches your beliefs (if you're into all that) and should you choose to give them any money, give what you can afford, not what they're telling you to give them.
2006-06-22 02:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMAO
You don't join a church because of "rates."
Tithing or Offering is what you can give. What do you believe that God and the church is worth in your life?
Based on your question, I would say not much. You need a little more faith.
2006-06-22 09:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tithe is 10%, an offering should be optional/unlimited.
2006-06-22 09:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by jessicake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that you tithe should be 1 tenth of your increase or 10% of your increase. Offering is not specific in the Bible it is left up to you to give the amount you want.
2006-06-22 09:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by Damian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't join a church based on tithing or offering.
I was raised to believe a person should give 10% of his/her wages, or possessions to the Glory of God. It is supposed to be our way of thanking God for all he gives us. Some people think it should only be cash, etc. But if you give of your self ( time or labor or stewardship to the church ), it is also considered giving back to God for what he gave you.
2006-06-22 09:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The standard tithe is 10% of your annual earnings
2006-06-22 09:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by yodeladyhoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tithing is optional.. Join the chuch you like... worry about tithing later
2006-06-22 09:29:48 · answer #7 · answered by radtek2112 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE BIBLE SAYS 10%. IN REALITY, TITHES AND OFFERINGS IS NOT JUST MONETARY. IT IS ALSO SERVITUDE, HELPING OTHERS, VOLUNTEERING IN CHURCH, HELPING WIDOWS AND ELDERLY...
IN OLD TESTAMENT TIMES, JEWS ACTUALLY TITHED ABOUT 25%.
IT IS NOT ABOUT RATES, IT IS ABOUT WHAT GOD HAS ORDERED US TO DO SO THE WORK CAN GO ON. TITHING SUPPORTS FOOD BANKS, MONEY FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T PAY BILLS DUE TO LEGITIMATE REASONS SUCH AS SICK OR OUT OF WORK. IT GOES TO MISSIONS..AND YES SALARIES AND BILLS LIKE ELECTRICITY AND PHONE...PRAISE GOD HE USES THE MONEY WISELY IN MY CHURCH
2006-06-22 10:10:30 · answer #8 · answered by angels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10% of you income....but my church doesnt expect it....thats why its an offering! But if you do, take if from my personal experience...God will bless you abundently with what you need.
2006-06-22 09:31:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Bible says 1/10 of your earnings.
2006-06-22 09:30:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋