Christians: What are your views on tithing?

Question

Do you give your tithes? Why or why not?

Answer 1

I used to be totally against tithing. I had all kinds of excuses, like taxes, too many bills, you name it... Kind of like the excuses I used to have for not going to church now that I think about it.

But when I finally decided to start, the blessings really started to roll in. I didn't and don't do it to receive blessings, but it sure is nice...

Answer 2

The New Testament nowhere assigns a certain percentage of income to set aside, but only says it is to be “in keeping with his income” (1 Corinthians 16:2). The Christian church has essentially taken the 10% figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving. Although the New Testament does not identify a specific amount or percentage to give, it does talk about the importance and benefits of giving. They should give as they are able, “in keeping with his income.” Sometimes that means giving more than a tithe, sometime that may mean giving less than a tithe. It all depends on the ability of the Christian and the needs of the church. Each and every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom as to whether to participate in tithing and/or for how much he or she should give (James 1:5). “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Answer 3

Tithing, when it's a personal choice, is a good thing. However, when the church dictates that you must tithe, or you are questioned as to why you are not tithing, then it's all gone wrong. As someone else said, we must give freely and give cheerfully. We cannot be forced into it.
That said, our giving is based on the needs of our congregation. We are currently in a VERY small congregation that is having financial troubles, and not through mismanagement. So, we are now truly tithing. At previous congregations, we have just put in what we would spend going out to eat once a week.
(due to hubby's career, we move every 3-4 years, thus the constant change of congregations!)

Answer 4

Whether your income is minimum wage, $30k/year, $100k/year, or a million a year, 10% is 10%. You give God 10%, and you live on the remaining 90%. Only tithe on your INCOME, not loan money and the like. And your pastor should NOT be making people feel guilty about tithing. And I always get suspicious when "new church" plans come around. Do you need a new church? Is your pastor power hungry? Is his focus to be the next mega church? Try to discern where his heart is. Is he really working to make your surrounding community better? Does he care about the lost? The sick? The hungry? What kind of car does he drive? How big is his house? These things will give insight into his heart. As a college student, only tithe on what your earn as wages. When you graduate, start tithing 10% and enjoy the 90%. You'll be glad you did.

Answer 5

Yes I tithe. I have been taught that it is a commandment and I know the money goes to a good cause. I try to pay 10% of my income, but sometimes it is hard. I feel that you are to give your tithing without complaint because God gave you the ability to earn that money and you get to keep 90% ; )

Also, I have heard many stories of faithful tithepayers who have almost nothing but they still pay their tithes in faith and are blessed for it.

Answer 6

The bible tells us to give only what we can give, freely. Jesus praised the example of the widow's mite, not because of cash value, but because she apparently did her best, according to her conscience.

We should never be 'obliged' to give; in some organized religions, tithing is often enforced.
At the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, one could easily miss the small slot in the counter at the back of the room, labelled donations. I can not recall anyone ever talking about contributions, or making them, unless the word voluntary was involved.
As a single mother, I know that the contributions I could make were very small, but that I was pleased in the work I could do for my God in spreading his Kingdom Message, and caring for other's, especially those related toward's me in faith.Gal 6:10

Answer 7

if you give a tithe you technically give what 10% of whatever you make in a year divided up into many Sundays. My parents always gave a tithee or so to their church... and then they played the lotto...they spent the same money on stuff they flushed down the toilet on broken dreams but maybe if they had used the tith to get an extra ticket they could have won the lottery.

Answer 8

whats a tithing only answered the question because of cute baby

Answer 9

The church needs the money !
Many dioceses in the USA are almost bankrupt because the legal cost of the pedophile priests lawsuits are skyrocketing.
The lifestyle of many evangelist is also very expensive. Do you have any idea of how much money Ted Haggard has to spend for his new and innovative "meth and male hooker" gospel teaching techniques ? So keep the money flowing, it's well spent...

Answer 10

I don't give 10% but I give what I can afford. I make it up by cleaning the church, cutting the grass, driving the Sunday School bus, volunteering for Sunday School Superintendent, and sometimes leading, and aranging church services as well as other volunteer work when needed.