Christians, Do You Agree? - Tithing has been Use And Abuse Because of The Legalistic Nature of Tithing ?

Question

Are ministries required to tithe to other ministries ?

Answer 1

Legalism? Only if you do it with the wrong motive. God doesn't need your money, but you need to acknowledge God as your Provider. 10 per cent off the top is just a reminder that it ALL belongs to the Lord, you're just the manager. Tithe goes from the worshiper to the Church; not from ministries to ministries.

Answer 2

I am not a Christian, but I have gone to church with friends. I have gone to some churches where there is a donation box and its up to the people in the church to leave it with out being asked. I have also been to services where the preacher takes time out to mention that the donation baskets are being sent around, and I didn't bring any money with me that particular day. And I got stared down by this woman who after wards told me I should have given something because they need a new parking lot. Ironically the church I went to that didn't ask for donations, was a huge nice church. I saw a lot of people dropping in their tithee. Where as the one that was more mandatory, was run down. So yes I think some churches may be abusing the tith, as well as the congregation by trying to guilt people into donating.

Answer 3

Tithing, according to the Bible, is supposed to be done in a heart-felt and giving attitude; not because someone passes a plate or something like that throughout the church. I don't think that anyone should be on television, 'begging' people to give, or using tithing as a way to increase their personal bank accounts. And yes, I do think that we are supposed to be helping others out, not just keeping the offerings within our own perspective church congregations.

I have Jewish neighbor, her synagogue requires that each family or individual pays dues (once a year); for them to be a member of that congregation. That money is specifically used within the congregation. However, the collection of tithe money is not done during their Sabbath services, it is given directly to the Rabbi or Financial Secretary. Then that is donated to local non-profit groups.

In the Bible, it is known as the "First Fruits Offering".

Answer 4

No'' and a big NO''again TITHING should not be practicing Today by Pastors or any Religious Organization it is an Old Testament style of contribution''But in New Testament Jesus said give according to the desire of your Heart'' Meaning what ever you have you are not Force to give 10% of your income either you are Happy and Feeling generous it is not an issue''IF THERE ARE SOME PASTORS STILL COLLECTING TITHES OR 10% THEY ARE THE ONE WAS MENTION IN THE BIBLE THAT'' THE DOG'S ARE GREEDY AND GLUTONS THEY EAT SO MUCH AND NEVER GET FULL" ALWAYS HUNGRY''REMEMBER WHAT JESUS SAID GIVE WHAT YOUR HEART DESIRE TO GIVE'' NOT BECAUSE THEY NEED IT OR YOU HAVE TO''FOR EXAMPLE IN EVRY ATTEND IN THE WORSHIP SERVICE I GAVE ONLY A DOLLAR BUT SOMETIMES IM REALLY BROKE OR I FORGOT BECAUSE IM IN A RUSH OR TOO BUSY ABOUT ANYTHING I GOT ONLY FEW CHANGE I GAVE ONLY 50 cents GOD KNEW SOMETIMES IM ALMOST OUT OF MONEY AND I PRAY' TELL HIM MY SORROW HE WILL UNDERSTAND BUT IF THERE'S SOMEONE IN THE CHURCH SAID MAKE IT HIGHER I WOULD SAY GOD MAY FORGIVE ME BECAUSE HE KNOW'S IM IN DOWNGRADE SITUATION RIGHT NOW''IN ANY REASON THAT I DID NOT GIVE ANY CONTRIBUTION GOD KNOW'S IT'' BUT IF i HAVE MONEY & DIDNT SHARE MY CONTRIBUTION AT ALL THAT IS BAD'',BUT IF YOU ARE JUST a VISITOR IN ONE CONGREGATION TO SEE HOW THEY DOING THEY SHOULD NOT ASK YOU TO GIVE CONTRIBUTION THAT IS WRONG" THE WORD OF GOD IS FREE''THE APOSTLE'S SAID THEY RECEIVE THE TEACHING'S FREE SO WHERE SHARING THIS FOR FREE''THE MAIN REASON OF COLLECTING CONTRIBUTION IS TO HELP THE WORK IN THE CHURCH THAT THE PASTOR'S TAKING CARE OF THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL FOR USING TRANSPORT,FOOD,OTHER JUST LIKE THE APOSTLE'S WHEN THEY TRAVEL FROM PLACE TO PLACE TO TEACH THE PEOPLE ,TAKING CARE OF THE WIDOW'S THE ORPHAN'S THE NEEDY THIS ARE ALSO A RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TRUE CHURCH''AND THE PASTOR THAT GIVING HIS FREE TIME TO BE AN ADVISOR TO THE BRETHREN''AND IF YOU HAVE SO MUCH MONEY OR WEALTHY AND YOU ARE A MEMBER, AND THE CHURCH ASK FOR HELP YOU STILL HAVE THE DECISION HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF A MISSION BUT BE WISE AND FAIR FOR YOUR ACTION FOR NO ONE FORCING ANYONE BUT A GOODWILL

Answer 5

Not really sure of what you are asking. I tith of my incress, in both money and time. I do so because God required it to be so, as well as I am please to give back just a little of the abundance that God has giving me.

Answer 6

Sorry what? I don't think anyone heard you after the first three times.