2007-01-22 05:26:57 · 10 answers · asked by i totally agree with you!! not 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My pastor, who is a calvinist, says the scriptures say that it is on what you earn and not on what you receive as gifts. But my husband still tithes on money gifts.
2007-01-22 05:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither....tithing was just on the fruits of the land and the livestock. We are not commanded to tithe. Jesus was a carpenter so he did not have to tithe....neither did Paul because he was a tent-maker. Neither did the fishermen. Read the law on tithing in Leviticus....it was on the grain, the oil, the wine, the livestock and just a few other things. NOT on income. Furthermore, the Jews were strictly prohibited from titing at all at in the years 3, 6 & 7 of the 7-year cycle. Most fundamentalists greatly choose to overlook that fact.....
The 3rd and 6th years were left for the poor and the 7th year was always a year of Jubilee.....
In other words, the tithe was on the things for the temple.
2007-01-22 13:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by The Carmelite 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should Tithe 10% of any income or monetary gifts.
2007-01-22 14:00:39 · answer #3 · answered by rosey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't look at where the money came from - I tithe ten percent of "all" that I have. But it does not have to be only monetary things - tithing can be your time and talents also.
Like voluteering to feed homeless men, women, and children every weekend.
2007-01-22 13:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by whathappentothisnation 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say tithe on all monetary gifts given to you, as I see that the money I earn or receive is a blessing from God,and to return a portion unto Him from whence it came from, is only right.It Praises His name &shows you know from Whom all blessings come from. .You can not outgive God. But, only give it willingly and with a cheerful heart. He has no need for your money,He has all the treasures of this world. And this is only one small way to pay reverance to Him. He desires love and obedience from His children.
2007-01-22 13:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by Faith walker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give only what you are able and willing to give.
While tithing is an effective scam for churches to bilk believers out of money, it is simply unreasonable to ask people to pay another 10% if they cannot afford it.
If you feel that your church needs the money, be sure to save enough for your own needs.
And not just short-term moneys but long-term. Don't cheat yourself out of retirement money. That stained glass window bought this year is not worth you living in complete squalor in your autumn years.
Personally, I'd rather see the money given to charities. That is what Jesus would prefer.
2007-01-22 13:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by Rev Kev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You give to God because God has given to you. If God has blessed you with some money, it seems that you should be grateful enough to give some of it back to God in order to help others. I don't see why it matters exactly how this money was earned.
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In other words, all of your money is a gift from God, including the money that you earned, so why treat it any differently?
BTW, the New Testament does not say to give a "tithe"; it simply says that God loves a cheerful giver.
2007-01-22 13:31:39 · answer #7 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tithe - 10%...what-ever else you give is an offering.
You can not out give God. He will pour out his blessing on you. This is the only area he tells us to test him.
2007-01-22 13:32:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Inquiring,
God loves a cheerful giver.
It isn't a matter of "should" or have to but Want To.
Do what you feel in your heart. Don't let what somebody else
does or says be your guide..
2007-01-22 13:34:10 · answer #9 · answered by JOYfilled - Romans 8:28 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You tithe on ALL monies that come to you.
2007-01-22 13:32:26 · answer #10 · answered by Nani 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋