2007-08-15 18:30:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I dare the next Mormon to answer this to pay all he has, 100% of his future income on thithing. And see if he is still able to affored his apartment, or support his family.
2007-08-15 18:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Mormons are taught to be self supportive, to work hard and provide a living for their family. While Mormons have one of the best "welfare systems" in the world that many come to observe and pattern their own welfare programs after, Mormons are encouraged to be self supporting.
With that said, Mormons including their minsters work at to support themselves and their families. Tithing is a commandment found in the Old Testament and is followed by Mormons. Ten percent of your increase is paid as tithing. If a member was to pay more, that would be up to the member but it is not required.
I would suppose that an "extra" tithe payer would get "extra" blessings, as long as they are not violating the need to support themselves and their families.
2007-08-16 11:37:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kerry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't pay extra tithing -- it means 10%
you might be thinking of extra fast offerings -- let me suggest a scripture to answer this question
Mark 12:41-44
&
Luke 21:1-4
2007-08-16 17:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by Dionysus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. You can't pay "extra" tithing. The Lord asks for ten percent and not a penny more.
I usually don't expect blessings anyway...but they do come every single time.
2007-08-16 01:51:22 · answer #4 · answered by Chris B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tithing is how a church etc pays its bills the only blessing is when the church gives you that extra handshake theres is knowing the bills are paid for another month but do get reciepts for your tithing as they are tax deductaible hey theres the extra blessing go figure!!!
2007-08-16 01:39:13 · answer #5 · answered by boo_sweety1 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't. Tithing is not even required, it's suggested. Poor members are not at all expected to pay for anything they cannot afford. If a wealthy Mormon wants to pay more, they are welcome to, it's not like the church verifies your income or anything. Tithing pays for bills and to build new churches and temples.
2007-08-16 01:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Never really thought about it... I do try and pay as much fast offerings as I can but usually only stick to the 10% of my increase.
Tithing is a principle of obedience I think, it's of course used for building church houses and temples and whatever, but really I think the Lord gives us commandments to see if we will obey them.
2007-08-16 14:23:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We only pay 10% of our total income, and no more!
And thanks for asking so many questions about our Church! We really appreciate you helping to spread our word!
Keep those questions coming in, so people can check it out all the links for themselves!
We thank all the others, as well!
2007-08-18 21:38:41 · answer #8 · answered by jaded 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paying any tithing is one of the most ridculous things any person can do!
2007-08-16 01:37:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
NO
they Expect an UnderAged Minor girl
as a WIFE
http://www.polygamy.org/
2007-08-16 04:31:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋