2006-10-03 04:51:23 · 4 answers · asked by amaadoma37 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
"Some Christians have the idea that they can "use" the Lord’s tithe for a while before putting it into His work. This we believe to be dangerous, and productive of further greed. It is true that provision was made for men to use the tithe in Old Testament days, as it is written: "And if a man will at all redeem aught of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof" (Lev. 27:31). The tenth was counted as it fell in counting the grain or animals, and if the Lord’s portion of grain was such as would make for good seed wheat, the owner could redeem that particular grain by paying a twenty percent premium for it (Lev. 27:27, 31). So today, if a persons feels he must "borrow" the tithe for a time, he ought to pay twenty percent interest on it. If all Christians would do this each time they feel they have to use the Lord’s tithe, they would probably soon work out a better budget whereby they could get their tithes and offerings into the Lord’s storehouse without delay." -- an excerpt from pbministries.org
2006-10-03 05:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your talking about paying tithes at a church I have never heard of tithes gaining intrest, at least I don't remember if I have read it in the bible, It's always a good idea to take the first 10% of your check and put it towards tithes but as far as it gaining intrest I don't understand that, unless its a rule a specific church has?
2006-10-03 05:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Steve, I have not heard of a tithe earning interest.
Peace.
2006-10-03 05:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by wonderwoman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
possibly because you'll pay it? Tithes are supposed to be voluntary gifts to the Lord, not a bill!
2006-10-03 05:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋