when it comes to faith in tithing and giving oblations and offerings, there is a complete history of honoring GOD with the best you have. Remember ABLE.
when god asks us to tithe, how many people realize that tithing the very breath you breath might be an obligation. ?
2007-01-20 02:27:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your right, tithing doesn't just pertain to money it pertains to everything time, money, spirit, breath... We must give God everything in our lives.
2007-01-20 02:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tithing is an interesting concept. I mean, how many churches are there nowawdays and how many teach different things about tithing. I heard a good example once about tithing. Say you have ten apples, and I just ask for one of those apples (that one could be considered your "tithing") But with that one apple I am going to make YOU a really good apple pie. It's the same with us when we give tithes to God. Although we might make an offering, he will send us blessings back. Now, if you're a religious person, you got to make sure you pick the right religion, so you're not just making some pastor rich.
2007-01-20 10:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by El Castigo 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Everything you have comes from God. He only asks for 1/10th back and then says to test Him to see if He will not bless you if you give it cheerfully. Mal. 3:8-11
The Israelites paid tithe of whatever they had....their firstfruits. We can do that also but most people think of it only as in money. Whatever God blesses you with (your increase) should be tithed to show that you realize that it comes from God and that you want to honor Him.
2007-01-20 10:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by bethybug 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think tithing is misunderstood. God doesn't need our money. He wants us to give of our first fruits for our own sakes, not His. It is in tithing that we learn some of life's lessons - giving, sharing, sacrifice, honoring God. The Bible even says that if you don't have money to give, don't give it, because then someone else will have to help you. Tithing is not just money, but our actions, words, thoughts, deeds.
2007-01-20 10:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think tithing your breath is a bit over the top but you can your time. although my pastor said that is old law and now we are under grace all we give is free will overings.
2007-01-20 11:33:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand it. I hear truth, thank God. You are right, I owe God everything and can cheerful return it to my very faithful Father. I remember Able and if people could just get THAT lesson, they'd understand the sovereignity and never changing character of God, and as a result, revere and respect Him as He should be.
2007-01-20 10:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by Sleek 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We are to be good stewards of what is God's. Everything belongs to him. By tithing I believe it shows God what is important to us, do we think more of God or our possessions.
2007-01-20 10:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the fact that you said it like that. And I completely agree w/ you. God deserves our very best.
2007-01-20 10:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by ac28 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God owns 100% of everything we have.He is very gracious to let us keep 90%.
2007-01-20 10:41:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most people just see it as "10% of what i earn? And what do I really get back for that?"
2007-01-20 10:35:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋