Tithe....?

Question

I know you're supposed to give 10% of your paycheck to God otherwise it is stealing. how often do i give it? every paycheck?

Answer 1

No Tithing for Christians.
At no time were first-century Christians commanded to pay tithes. The primary purpose of the tithing arrangement under the Law was to support Israel’s temple and priesthood; consequently the obligation to pay tithes ceased when that Mosaic Law covenant came to an end as fulfilled, through Christ’s death on the torture stake. (Eph 2:15; Col 2:13, 14) It is true that Levitical priests continued serving at the temple in Jerusalem until it was destroyed in 70 C.E., but Christians from and after 33 C.E. became part of a new spiritual priesthood that was not supported by tithes.

As Christians, they were encouraged to give support to the Christian ministry both by their own ministerial activity and by material contributions. Instead of giving fixed, specified amounts to defray congregational expenses, they were to contribute “according to what a person has,” giving “as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2Co 8:12; 9:7) They were encouraged to follow the principle: “Let the older men who preside in a fine way be reckoned worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching. For the scripture says: ‘You must not muzzle a bull when it threshes out the grain’; also: ‘The workman is worthy of his wages.’” (1Ti 5:17, 18) However, the apostle Paul set an example in seeking to avoid bringing an undue financial burden on the congregation.—Ac 18:3; 1Th 2:9.

Answer 2

First of all, tithing is something for us now, not just in the Old Testament. And anyway, that wasn't the question.

As for how often to give, I give the following Sunday after I've been paid.

It's easiest to write out the tithe as soon as you get paid so that you aren't tempted to spend it and so you don't forget if you gave already. There isn't one correct answer, but that's what I'd recommend.

Answer 3

Tithe was part of the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites, not to Gentiles or Christians. The idea was, since the Levites did not get a land inheritence, but God was their inheritence, the rest of the Israelites gave 10% or tithe and it took care of the priests that took care of them spiritually, then the priests gave tithe to God. The arrangement took care of both the priests and the temple of worship. Christians are not required to tithe, but whatever one wishes to give is good, for God loves a cheerful giver, not giving under compulsion, but from the heart.

Answer 4

Actually, tithing is an Old Testament concept. In the New Testament we're taught to give generously, not just 10%. So give generously. :) And I don't think it matters how often, as long as you do what the Holy Spirit inside you urges.

Answer 5

Tithing is just a guideline. Give what you feel god tells you. Sometimes I tithe nothing, sometimes i tithe 50% of what I got. In the end i know its going to a good cause because God has told me to give it

Answer 6

Tithing was part of the old covenant law. Christ has redeemed us from the law for righteousness. In the New Covenant, righteousness comes by faith in Christ, not in following the old laws.

Why do many fundamentalist preachers insist and demand on the old covenant law of tithing but then preach that we are no longer under the law? Does it have to do with the greed for money?

Again, under Christ and the New Covenant righteousness is by faith and not by the following the law.

The law is holy but simply served as a school master to lead people to righteousness by faith in Christ. It is good to give God even more than 10%. In fact God would like all....but we do it not for righteousness but by the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 7

I get paid twice a month so I just take every entitlement and add it and times it by 10% and the church gets it every 1st of the month. But if you get paid every week and wanna do it every sunday than go ahead. But personally I wouldn't go past a month, but I don't have bible for when it should be given. Good question though it's good to see someone wants to obey God.

Answer 8

The Bible does not Teach We are to Give any Fixed % (Such as 10%) of Our Salary or Property

Tithes were required by God from the Israelite farmers and ranchers (see Deuteronomy 14:22 and Leviticus 27:30). Tithes were agricultural produce and not money (and they had money back in those days). The tithes were used in the temple, for festivals and for helping the poor.

There were 3 tithes from some of the Israelites and a 4th from the Levites to the Levite priests.

1) The Levitical tithe required those who raised crops (not everyone and not all professions – just those who raised crops) to give 10% of that to the Levites. This tithe occurred 6 years out of the 7 year cycle. It also required those that raised 10 or more animals to give each tenth animal that passed under the rod to the Levites. If a person raised less than 10 animals, they were not required to tithe.

2) From what was given to them, the Levites in turn had to give a tenth of the very best to the priests.

3) The festival tithe required that those who raised crops or animals to set aside 10% for the annual festivals.

4) The Poor tithe occurred only in the 3rd year of the seven year cycle. This was set aside for the poor.

Now about Christians and tithing, God never established a set standard for Christians to give. The principle of 10% of earnings being required of believers is not taught in the Bible. Giving should be done out of freewill and love and sometimes God puts it in our hearts to give much more than 10% and it doesn’t have to be just money. We are to be led by the Holy Spirit. Giving should be done cheerfully from the heart (2 Corinthians 9:7) for the honour and glory of God, to help the needy (Hebrews 13:16, Acts 20:35, Matthew 25:35-45, Acts 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:1-16) and to support true pastors and ministries (1 Corinthians 9:7-14, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, 2 Corinthians 8:1-13, 1 Timothy 6:17-19). This is the true principle to be learnt.

It’s clear that God never told us that we should be giving 10% (or any fixed %) of our salaries. Those who preach that Christians are to give 10% (or any fixed %) are wresting the Scriptures to conform to their belief at the expense of the truth. An individual may teach this false doctrine due to one or more of the following:

• Ignorance

• Fear of ridicule or disapproval of others who support this teaching

• Not wanting to admit what they always taught was wrong

• Love of money (1 Timothy 6:10)

Applying Old Testament practices in the New Testament is in essence, placing those who hear them under the bondage and curse of the Mosaic Law (Galatians Ch. 3).

If you’re teaching others that God commands this no matter how good the intentions are, it’s a sin. It’s time to break free from the false doctrine of believers being required to give 10% of their earnings, and take a stand against it.

2 Corinthians 9:7
7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

http://www.cnview.com/on_line_resources/christians_and_the_tithe.htm

http://www.letusreason.org/doct54.htm


REDEMPTION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

Because mankind is incapable of meeting God’s standard of perfection necessary to abide in God’s presence (Romans 3:19-20,23), God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the total debt for the believer’s sins and mercifully credits to his account Christ’s righteousness (Romans 3:21-28,5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). Jesus’ gracious act of atonement was complete and covers all sin (Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9). Salvation is not based on good deeds but according to the mercy of God (Titus 3:4-5). Believers are justified by faith; it is a gift by God’s grace (Romans 4:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9). A true, living faith will result in a desire to live a holy, loving life of good works (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:14-26), but failure to be absolutely successful at righteous living does not negate the believer’s justified status.

If you sincerely say this prayer, your sins will be washed away, you will be redeemed to God, be saved from eternal torment and inherit the Kingdom of God:

"Dear Jesus,

I am a sinner.
I repent of my sins.
Please forgive me and save me by your shed blood;
come into my heart.
I want to receive you as my own personal Lord and Savior.

Amen"

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Answer 9

Jesus said we should tythe (apparently a lot of people don't realize this, see Luke 11:42). Yes, out of every pay check, personally I tythe on the gross amount.

Silenced lamb: Help me understand the context of: Luke 11:42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Seems obvious "these ought ye to have done" is referring to "ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs..." Or do you think it refers to "pass over judgement and the love of God"?

Answer 10

2 Cor. 9: 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.