what if i need my tithe money ?

Question

its mainly my fault becuse i havent been saving but ..im so broke right now .. that tithe money would really help..and its not that i dont want to give but its hard trying to get on track.. whats the best thing to do..

Answer 1

Keep it. God created the entire universe out of NOTHING. Therefore, NOTHING should be more than enough to keep his church going.

Remember, God doesn't need money, people do.

Answer 2

It's not advised to 'borrow' tithes, as this can (and probably will) lead to other times where it will be easier to 'borrow' them with less thought about it, But it is partialy allowed, with an interest payment for 'borrowiing it. Leviticus 27:30-31:

"And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord's: it is Holy unto the Lord.

And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes (use any of his tithes), he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.

And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be Holy unto the Lord.".

It's like this; if you have $10.00, your tithe would be $1.00. You 'borrow' your tithes, and when you pay back the tithes, you have to add a fifth of the tithes (20%) to the original tithes, which would be $0.20; making the grand total $1.20. In this illustration this seems small, but larger amounts gives the enemy more ammunition to plague you with. Been there, done that. Advisidly, I would suggest you keep paying the tithes no matter how 'difficult' it is\seems. You've heard the scripture "Cast your bread upon the waters, and after many days they shall return unto you" (can't remember where it is at the moment). It takes a bit of time for the 'spiritual' overrage to occur or else God simply wants to see what you are going to do, Keep it up and you'll be glad you did; and at the same time give the devil a good slap.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Tithing is a Jewish law. Christians are not bound by it. Having said that, take a look at all the verses in the OT where tithing is mentioned, especially in the Torah. They almost always include verses that say, "and don't forget about the widows and orphans", as if Moses intended the tithe to be for both the church and for this type of charity.

Answer 4

Keep tithing the Good Lord will take care of you. Here's an idea tithe right off the top. First fruits..... Cash your check and pay God first. But also keep in mind that God don't need your money. The reason he has us give is so that we will be Christ like. Christ was a giver he wants us to be givers as well. But tithing is NOT a salvation issue. You won't go to hell if you don't tithe. But if I was you I would keep tithing and cut back on something else...God has perfect timing and he will provide you with that which you need.

Answer 5

Personally, I believe that God will not judge you on how much you give the church, but your reason for giving it. I have tithed, not tithed, and sometimes have given more than I am supposed to. Strange as this may seem, there are times that I know that I should just give something to someone in need just because it "feels" like I should. Then there are times when it feels wrong and I refrain from doing anything. Perhaps the following will explain better than I can:

I found this on the website www.newtestamentgiving.org

Tithing is one of those subjects that can elicit strong emotions from both sides of the issue. Those of us who are sensitive to legalism, automatically assume that those who teach mandatory tithing are doing it to fleece the flock and line their own pockets. But we have to be careful not to assign motives. Many people that teach mandatory New Testament tithing, actually believe that they are teaching sound biblical theology. But the issue has to come down to which side has the scriptural evidence to back up their beliefs. Some may say, "If we stop teaching tithing, then the people may stop giving… and then how will the Church survive?" That is not any of your business, because it is not your Church! Your job is not to raise funds for Jesus; your job is to feed the flock the Truth, and let Jesus take care of the rest. On the day that you stand before Jesus to give an account of your life (as a teacher), you do not want to have to explain why you taught Old Covenant Law to His New Covenant Family. Jesus told a parable in Luke 18:10-14. He tells of two men who sought God. One man, a Pharisee, came to God exclaiming that he was glad that he was not like other men, who did not fast or tithe. But the other man, a tax collector, came before God and simply plead for mercy, recognizing that we all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. Jesus said that the latter man went home justified, but the Pharisee did not. He was like the Galatians that sought to be justified by their works, instead of relying on the Grace of God. And many times, we are no different than the Pharisee or the Galatians. Paul had to pound the idea of grace into their heads.

Law versus Liberty… Good Works versus God’s Grace. It is a very hard concept to grasp. But therein lies our freedom. And as the Apostle Paul said in Galatians 5:1, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then and don’t let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

Answer 6

Well I give you two things that I have done. I have held back before cause we needed the money, and we have also gave when we knew we needed it. Everytime we have given when we thought we needed it, God would bless and give back more than we gave. For example: Someone in the church gave us money just after we gave our tithes. Then there was times it was like we never missed the tithe money. You be surpised what God can do when we give.

Answer 7

I don't know anyone who tithes. I do not give anything to help some preacher buy new suits and cars. Robert S. DeRopps said organized religion is the world's oldest con game. He also noted that it is a safe one, because no one retirns to say he isn't satisfied with the Heaven for which he paid so much. If you need money, use it. You need it more than some rich preacher does.

Answer 8

Tithe money is often also called "seed money". No corn farmer in his right mind would eat his seed corn.

Whatever aspect of your life you'd like for God to bless - turn it over to Him and trust Him. If you want Him to bless your marriage, do things in marriage His way. If you want Him to bless your finances,

Another way to look at tithing (I've been wanting to go to the coast to fish, so I have fishing on the brain...) Imagine that you're in a boat. You're in the middle of the ocean and you need to catch fish to live. You have a bucket full of shrimp, and you're hungry..... DON'T EAT THE BAIT!!!!!

Answer 9

Keep the tithe money. I'm sure God doesn't want you to have hardships.

While growing up in the church (Baptist), it was said that if you entertain a thought about using the tithe/offereing money for something else, use it for the something else.

Answer 10

Don't be a pansy! I tithe 100% of my money to the only faith that matters- ME!

They say that the lottery is a tax for people that are bad at math. It's giving your money away for a weekly feeling of hope that soon dissipates. Kinda like tithing!

Answer 11

I believe in giving, even when it is hard. But, if you decide to use it to feed yourself, don't feel guilty. It's not a salvation issue, but instead a way of showing God he is first in your life by giving him your "first fruits". I mean, it's not like God, the creator of the universe, needs your money. He's not cash poor.
The reason I suggest you go ahead and stick it out is that you have the opportunity now to see how God will provide for you, when it doesn't make sense to give away your money. But if you decide to use it, try to do it your next pay period,