Jesus went into a Temple and Turned over the Tables for Selling in the Temple.
Do you think Money should be the Churches?
Was Tithes done away with when Jesus Died on the Cross?
I know it a few question, but all come to one thought and question?
Thanks for your time and nice answers
2007-05-27 05:19:13 · 5 answers · asked by Sandy S 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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).
2007-05-27 05:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Judas, it would seem, was the treasurer.
Is the second question supposed to be "money should be given...." In which case, yes.
I think we are to give according to our ability. For some, it would be more than 10%; for others, less.
And contrary to a previous answer, it was the Holy Spirit, not Paul, who killed the two people who lied about how much money they received from a sale.
2007-05-27 12:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by Deof Movestofca 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible also tells us the we are not to pick up Judas's bishopric on any circumstance either and his word also tells in the New Testament that God said as he purposes on your heart God loves a cheerful giver so if you give what God asks you to give you are doing his purpose and you will have peace in your heart and ask him were to give and you will have done his will in your life.
2007-05-27 12:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by Fisherofmen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traders always have the money bag, they need the money for trading.
That's what traders do.
They trade.
2007-05-27 12:22:34 · answer #4 · answered by gopher_baroque 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering that Paul later killed a Christian couple for not donating their ENTIRE property to the church, I'd say... no.
2007-05-27 12:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋