If it's an obligation of Xtians to tithe 10% of your income, can I not be a Xtian so I can save $ and no tithe

Question

I wrote "Xtians" instead of "Christians" because I ran out of room to write the question.

Answer 1

What, specifically, does the Bible teach about tithing as it pertains to present day. My wife and I have longed tithed, etc. Regardless of the answer to this question, we will not quit tithing. We give as we purpose in our hearts. We are just curious about what the biblical answer is for today.

Response: There is no New Testament admonition to pay tithes. The reason is because we are not under law; that is, we don't "have to" pay tithes. However, Jesus taught us to love God and to love our neighbor. If we do this then tithing, it would seem, would be a natural response in the freedom that we have been Christ rather than a requirement of Law. Why? Because the tithe that we give to the church can be used for furthering the gospel, the presentation of Christian literature, support of missionaries, and, of course, pastors. Regarding the latter, let's take a look at what it says in 1 Cor. 9:3-10,

"My defense to those who examine me is this: 4 Do we not have a right to eat and drink? 5 Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife, even as the rest of the apostles, and the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas? 6 Or do only Barnabas and I not have a right to refrain from working? 7 Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who tends a flock and does not use the milk of the flock? 8 I am not speaking these things according to human judgment, am I? Or does not the Law also say these things? 9 For it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing.” God is not concerned about oxen, is He? 10 Or is He speaking altogether for our sake? Yes, for our sake it was written, because the plowman ought to plow in hope, and the thresher to thresh in hope of sharing the crops."

Paul is teaching us here that those who work at something have the right to make a living from it. This is a basic and simple principle that is found in the scriptures. In 1 Tim. 5:18, Paul says, "For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing,” and “The laborer is worthy of his wages."
Clearly those who work in the ministry are allowed to make a living from the ministry. How can they do this if they are not supported by tithes from the very congregation that the feed? This becomes more obvious when we realize that ministers often work more than 40 hours a week and are usually on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore, it seems fair to say that tithing is, more or less, expected in the New Testament but we would not say that any Christian is under obligation to tithe. It should be done out of the kindness and generosity of the heart as an act of worship before God.
Finally, Abraham paid tithes before the Law of Moses was ever instituted.

Answer 2

It is not an obligation to Christians, I'm not sure about Xtians. Christians follow the teachings of 2 Cor 9:7 "Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

Answer 3

it relatively is punctiliously based off of the persons be conscious. There are what's trouble-free as "Tithing settlements" that are held on the tip of the 365 days. those will selection from Bishop to Bishop in how they are ran yet as with something interior the church you're actually not compelled to do it and however a lot of human beings i comprehend will herald info of their earnings to tutor the bishop I even have attended various "Tithing settlements" the place i did no longer convey any style of documentation and the Bishop merely took my be conscious for what I stated. there became on no account any style of repercussions for those activities and that i became on no account regarded upon any decrease. i'm nevertheless and continually have been a member in good status of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Now there is one way that a bishop or any member of the church can surely tell if a member of the church is faithfully paying their tithing. You seem at how lively they are interior the church. Being a Latter-Day Saint is relatively stressful. you're able to desire to have an extremely solid testimony or you will fall away, and all to generally whilst human beings fall away they replace into horribly embittered in direction of the church, yet it is a tale for yet another question. someone who has a sworn fact of this Church will gladly pay tithing and not because of the fact they are conforming or being brainwashed yet because of the fact they have interior the ideas-set of gaining that testimony found out relating to the Lords commandment to pay an entire tithe and so the only desire to maintain on with God's commandments.

Answer 4

What the hell is an Xtian? Are you actually taking the Christ out of Christian? I know that there are fuzzy lovey dovey christians who say that God is love and loves everybody, etc etc - but thats actually not scriptual. God hates lots of stuff, and even some people. What is amusing to me is that you actually think it matters whether you are a Christian- to God, I mean. Sure, God wishes than not one of his children perish, but thats not to say he doesn't believe a whole lot of them will, and also, he's quite clear that their are many that are as useless as dung. What possible use are you? Do you think we are all going through this flesh life just so when it is over, we get to keep people like you and have to go through this hell all over again? Sorry, aint happening. This is it. When its over, those worthless good for absolutely nothing trouble making know it alls will be blotted out, so the rest of us can live in peace in the eternity. So don't you even worry about a thing - you keep your money, and laugh and have a good ol time, okay? Don't even begin to think its actually Gods Word that says the rest of us should beg you into being Christian - it isn't written, and its not so - You sail your own ship, buddy.

Answer 5

Join the Catholic Church. We have not yet learned how to tithe and will accept your loose change if it is all you got.

Answer 6

Anyone can not be a Xtian if they so choose.

Try it. It's fun!

)O(

Answer 7

i am christian.my church certainly does not follow any 10% rule.you give what you heart tells you to give.most sundays all i can afford is 5-10.00 but when i sold my house i gave 500.00.

Answer 8

God Does Not Command Us to Give 10% or Any Fixed % of Our Salary or Property

Tithes were required by God from the Israelite farmers and ranchers (see Deuteronomy 14:22 and Leviticus 27:30). Tithes were agricultural produce and not money (and they had money back in those days). The tithes were used in the temple, for festivals and for helping the poor.

There were 3 tithes from some of the Israelites and a 4th from the Levites to the Levite priests.

1) The Levitical tithe required those who raised crops (not everyone and not all professions – just those who raised crops) to give 10% of that to the Levites. This tithe occurred 6 years out of the 7 year cycle. It also required those that raised 10 or more animals to give each tenth animal that passed under the rod to the Levites. If a person raised less than 10 animals, they were not required to tithe.

2) From what was given to them, the Levites in turn had to give a tenth of the very best to the priests.

3) The festival tithe required that those who raised crops or animals to set aside 10% for the annual festivals.

4) The Poor tithe occurred only in the 3rd year of the seven year cycle. This was set aside for the poor.

Now about Christians and tithing, God never established a set standard for Christians to give. The principle of 10% of earnings being required of believers is not taught in the Bible. Giving should be done out of freewill and love and sometimes God puts it in our hearts to give much more than 10% and it doesn’t have to be just money. We are to be led by the Holy Spirit. Giving should be done cheerfully from the heart (2 Corinthians 9:7) for the honour and glory of God, to help the needy (Hebrews 13:16, Acts 20:35, Matthew 25:35-45, Acts 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:1-16) and to support GENUINE Christian pastors and ministries who would use what is given to them for GODLY PURPOSES AND NOT FOR WORLDLY PURSUITS (1 Corinthians 9:7-14, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, 2 Corinthians 8:1-13, 1 Timothy 6:17-19).

Just as the animal sacrifices were replaced under the New Covenant by the great sacrifice of our wonderful Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ (Hebrews 7:27) and circumcision was replaced by circumcision of the heart (Romans 2:29), Old Covenant tithing was replaced by giving cheerfully of what one (who is being led by the Holy Spirit, of course) has decided in their heart to give (2 Corinthians 9:7). Examples of what we can offer are: food, money, clothing, furniture and our service as Christians. We must use wisdom and make sure that the things we offer are needed. Some ministers use others' hard earned cash to embellish their churches and feed their worldly desires.

It’s clear that God never told us that we should be giving 10% (or any fixed %) of our salaries. Those who preach that Christians are to give 10% (or any fixed %) are wresting the Scriptures to conform to their belief at the expense of the truth. An individual may teach this false doctrine due to one or more of the following:

• Ignorance

• Fear of ridicule or disapproval of others who support this teaching

• Not wanting to admit what they always taught was wrong

• Love of money (1 Timothy 6:10)

Applying Old Testament practices in the New Testament is in essence, placing those who hear them under the bondage and curse of the Mosaic Law (Galatians Ch. 3).

Any one who teaches that we are to follow Old Covenant regulations are subverting the souls of those who hear them:

Acts 15:24
Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

If you’re teaching others that God commands this, no matter how good the intentions are, it’s a sin. It’s time to break free from the false doctrine of believers being required to give 10% (or any fixed %) of their earnings, and take a stand against it.

2 Corinthians 9:7
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

http://www.cnview.com/on_line_resources/christians_and_the_tithe.htm

http://www.letusreason.org/doct54.htm


REDEMPTION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

Because mankind is incapable of meeting God’s standard of perfection necessary to abide in God’s presence (Romans 3:19-20,23), God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the total debt for the believer’s sins and mercifully credits to his account Christ’s righteousness (Romans 3:21-28,5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). Jesus’ gracious act of atonement was complete and covers all sin (Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9). Salvation is not based on good deeds but according to the mercy of God (Titus 3:4-5). Believers are justified by faith; it is a gift by God’s grace (Romans 4:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9). A true, living faith will result in a desire to live a holy, loving life of good works (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:14-26), but failure to be absolutely successful at righteous living does not negate the believer’s justified status.

If you sincerely say this prayer, your sins will be washed away, you will be redeemed to God, be saved from eternal torment and inherit the Kingdom of God:

"Dear Jesus,

I am a sinner.
I repent of my sins.
Please forgive me and save me by your shed blood;
come into my heart.
I want to receive you as my own personal Lord and Savior.

Amen"

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Answer 9

you might be able to save money, but you certainly won't be able to save your soul.