2007-03-23 07:31:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Lord has asked us to give back to him 10% of everything we earn. In return, he promises to open the windows of heaven unto us.
Scriptural Reference - Malachi 3:8-10.
In olden times it was not just 10%, but the best 10% of their flocks, fruits, or whatever they earned.
2007-03-23 07:37:25 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Old Testament is all about Law and Government. The tithe was for to teach the Law and Government. Nowadays it is called taxes. The New Testament church never required a tithe or tax.
2007-03-23 14:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by Lukusmcain// 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can certainly try. All money that we're blessed with belongs to God. It all does, actually. He blesses us with some of it. We're instructed to pull out 10% first thing whenever we're paid. That 10% goes back to God. Witholding that 10% is "like robbing God."
It's a tool of blessing. What I mean is, when we faithfully give back to God the "firstfruits" of our labor, He in turn blesses us multiple times over, whether it be financially or otherwise. Some might call it investing, but I call it being obedient.
2007-03-23 16:46:10 · answer #3 · answered by Evan S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The O.T. priests were the judges, doctors, lawyers, etc. They basically were responsible for everything a Gov. does today.
I wish I only had to pay 10% taxes.
Do you think a 10% flat tax with no exemptions would be enough nowadays?
2007-03-23 14:40:04 · answer #4 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was 10% of ones increase. Out of that the priest were fed clothed and the temple was operated. There was no income for the temple or priest.
2007-03-23 14:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Desperado 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a physical fact pointing to a far deeper spiritual meaning. Like all scripture. It isn't just ten percent. That's not spiritual faith, just good business! He wants more than that. It's a relationship.
2007-03-23 14:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....
10% of the firstfruits of the harvest were brought into the store house.
Same principle applies today with giving
2007-03-23 14:33:47 · answer #7 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its suppose to be 10% of your income but, I think God appreciates any thing you can give as long as it comes from
your heart. If you do not have enough to cover your rent then you can give your time.
2007-03-23 14:38:15 · answer #8 · answered by linda a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Even though the church remains tax free, they still want 10% of everything you make. They were and will always remain criminals.
2007-03-23 14:47:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well 10 percent of all money belongs to God but God blesses us everyday. he gives us our fruit our riches don't you think we can give God his money.
2007-03-23 23:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋