How often should you donate to church? is it 10% of your wage?

Answer 1

Never. 0%.

Answer 2

Give what you think is the right amount. Churches rely upon donations to keep operating. However, look at how much the minister makes each year, how much the church donates to the needy ("needy" can mean many things), how much the church pays in a mortgage (yes, many churches borrowed money to build the physical structure), how important the church is to you, and the impact the church has upon society. Any church should be willing to give you that information so you can make a reasoned choice. If your church will not give you that information, then you might be dealing with a wolf in sheep's clothing....

Answer 3

hahahaha

i was reading the answers and nobody pointed out that tithe is not a New Testament thing. The example of giving in the NT is EVERYTHING, not just 10%. The nation of Israel was not a "body" the way that local churches are. the local church should support its members in any way necessary, even if it means giving everything that a person has.

ps: this isn't communism because it obviously is not forced on anyone.

Answer 4

It depends on your level of commitment. If you are a fully committed church member, and you really want to support your church as a full-fledged member, I would suggest 10% as a basic amount.
If your heart is not fully in it, though, then giving 10% will hurt, you will feel you are being imposed upon.
As to the person who said to give to the hungry and poor, hopefully your church is contributing to that. But your church also has costs of its own: building, ministries, etc. If you feel those are worthwhile it is normal you should support them financially.
I usually give to charitable causes (the hungry, children, etc.) over and above what I give to my church, but I also encourage the church to keep room in its budget for those causes.
EDIT:
Contrary to what someone above has said, nobody goes to hell for not giving. Also, where he got the 20% figure, I don't know. The Israelites had to pay about 30% in taxes. But then we pay at least that much too, don't we?
Also, contrary to what someone else has implied, there is no guarantee you will get a special "blessing" because we gave. The only blessing is the satisfaction of knowing we have contributed. God takes care of my needs, but he probably would even if I didn't tithe. After all, He's our Father.

Answer 5

Great question. Jesus set up a principle that totally blows any concept of "donating" or 10% out of the water. He doesn't really mention tithing b/c it doesn't begin to touch the extreme reality on giving that he was trying to teach is disciples.
We are to be totally dependent on God. There is nothing in this world we need, we should be enslaved to nothing on this world. As we get to know God better we are filled with Him and this overflows into giving. Our giving should be extreme so that we do not live on more than we need. The "tithe" doesn't even touch on our madate to not live beyond our means, live just with what we need and not extravagantly. We are to live in complete and extreme obedience to Christ, not because we must, but because we joyfully realize that all things come from Him and this world does not hold any true treasure. We will then hold our earthly treasures more lightly because we realize that our true worth is not found in them.
So the question of how much we should donate should be considered through the lens of Jesus' idea of giving. The real question you should ask yourself is, How can I know God better and how should I respond to that with my finances?

(do I live this extremely? No- far from it- it's hard. But, My wife and I do give around 10% of our monthly income because we love God, not b/c we must)

Answer 6

Read (King James bible) Malachi 3:7-18; II Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:6-15; Leviticus 27;30. Tithe is 10% of all your increase. If you give more, then that just opens the doors for God to bless you even more II Corinthians 9:6 says "He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully."

Answer 7

Yes, it's ten percent (or more if you can/want to give that much)of whatever you earn. Most people I know tithe the Sunday after they get their paychecks, but it's really up to you. Try praying about it and see just how much you're able to give to the church you go to. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

Its 10% is your a cheapscate. I personally donate every penny I have, which is about 30%. Anybody who has any respect for god wil donate at least 20% It says in the bible that if you don't donate you will go to hell.

Answer 9

That is between you and God. Tithe is 10% of your first fruits. Offerings are above the tithe. Give regularly and generously and faithfully and joyfully.

You will do better with 90 % of your income with God's blessings, than 100% of your income by yourself/ of your own.

It is all God's money, He only asks part of it back. He dose not need it, but tithe is the hardest spiritual obedience to fake. : )

Answer 10

yeah, the bible says 10% of your wages, i dont think many people do that though. My parents usually donate every week, but you could do every other week or once a month if you wanted.

Answer 11

firstfruits. first 10% of ALL you receive. but that is the base amount. that is what is required. But more will help you grow spiritually. the trusting in God, and the realizing that you are giving what is God's to begin with is a big part of tithing and should be done faithfully