serious question, I need advice from I guess a Christian about tithing, what do you think?

Question

i kinda keep these things to myself but im just kinda in a tight spot about tithing and dont know what to do. i want to tithe my 10 percent. but i just cant afford it. i recently moved out on my own into the city. the cost of living is high...rent, food, transportation and what not. i barely get by now. in fact im usually broke a couple or a few days before payday. sometimes i literally go hungry and have to survive on really basic means. like this week im broke until thursday. i cant do my laundry and i dont know what im going to eat. that 10 percent would help out. but i guess it would also be hard to tithe if one made a lot of money because its a lot of money. i dont know what to do. i dont feel like im throwing my money away, or am I. if i told my friends that I tithe, they would think im crazy and stupid. doesnt the Bible say that one should tithe, even in the old testament, Jesus says it about offerings. What Im asking is, does your income matter when it comes to tithing.

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 had been to support Israel’s temple and priesthood; consequently the obligation to pay tithes would cease 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.—Ro 6:14; Heb 7:12; 1Pe 2:9.

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

it sure does matter
you should tithee from your increase which means over and above what your cost of living, you should not be put into the poor house so to speak to give your tith.
Jesus would rather to donate your time if money is tight, you can also let the Holy Spirit move you in this manner.
Maybe work with the youth so others can attend service.
There are many things that need to be done for a church to run smoothly. Talk with your pastor and see where your strengths can be put to best use for the church rather than your money, your time means so much more than a dollar.

Answer 3

Tithing comes under Moses' regulation, and Christians do no longer shop on with Moses' regulation as Christians declare that they are under grace. as a result, tithing isn't mandatory. If everybody or any church tells you in any different case, then this is a lie. *Tithing practised via Levites because of the fact there grow to be no taxation device, and those tithes went into communal centers, or community desires (coaching, homes, etc). **Marielle, Malachi is between the books from the previous testomony. How ought to Jesus inform you some thing from the previous testomony whilst the discern of Jesus purely spread out from the hot testomony onwards?

Answer 4

Well, you asked for advice "I guess from a Christian" which I take to mean you don't know. Here is some from an ex -christian, now atheist as the day is long.

I have been there. I have done that. I know where you are coming from. Stop tithing until you can afford to eat, at least.
My advice is to re-examine the whole religious thing from end to end and this time look at both sides of the coin.

Answer 5

Can you afford to save ten per cent for yourself? An old rule of thumb was once this: Save 10 per cent, give 10 per cent, spend the rest with thanksgiving.

The tithe, to the best of my knowledge, as cash to Christian organizations, only started about 800 years ago. The collections in the early church were based on ability alone and went to support local members or traveling preachers who were doing mission work and assisting new Christians. There were no paid clerics, support staff, major building funds, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and etc. in any local group.

My giving goes where I feel it is needed but no longer do I put money in a tithe; where the use is determined by one man or a group of his superiors.

Based on my own experience giving ten per cent by faith will more than pay for the effort. If you cannot give ten per cent, and still have money left, I would consider my life style and check to see if I was supporting unnecessary interests or habits.

Make your giving a faith project and your day to day living a wilderness survival project. Give ten per cent of all, but don't be bound to the process. Help someone in kind if you don't have the cash. Find a home church in your area where the tithe is history.

The key is a giving heart and not project support; however wonderful the presentation. We are to copy a giving Father in our dealings with others; especially brothers and sisters Christ.

Answer 6

The only thing the new testament says about tithing is that the Lord so loves a cheerful giver. Tithing ended with his sacrifice on the cross because his was a perfect sacrifice therefore another is not required only that you believe that he died for the sins of the world so if you want to give just give what are able to give, but understand that you do not have to give money as a tithe you can also give of yourself when you give to the poor by feeding the needy, clothing the naked, and visiting with the stranger.

Answer 7

Everything of lasting value is free from God and Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. They never ask you for money. Most of the greedy, self-agrandizing human-made ecclesiastical churches ask you for money ! Some now want a double 20% tithe ! Find a free of $ church or practice the Presence of God at home with your family and friends. "Priesthood of all believers in Jesus."

You can do Godly service work everywhere to and with those in spiritual or moral or social or physical needs each and every day, and not just give your money to a bloated, over-organized church.

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Answer 8

One of the reasons you are living on the short end is your lack of titheing. When you tithe, you walk in the blessings of God. When you don't....you don't. Tithing actually helps you to choose your priorities better. It disciplines your spending habits. God blesses in so many ways, not just with money. He keeps you healthy...so no doctor bills,.... he gives you bargains so your money goes further.... Learn to shop by asking the Holy Spirit what and how to spend your money on. There will always be those who will want to discourage you from tithing....but don't listen. If Jesus encouraged it, and He did... then we should do it. It's not just Old Testament.
Til you start walking in the blessing.... I suggest you visit a food pantry and get a fe bags of goods.... then later when you have to give... you can bless them back.
Tithing is never throwing your money away...it is investing in God's kingdom. God is on the line to fulfill his promises when you partner with his promises.

Answer 9

Ask then read and SEE if ANYWHERE in the N.T. rather New covenant, is a thithe commanded of us, LIKE it was commanded to ISREAL under the LAW. Them pastors seem to only be able to go to the O.T. Read what is said to the JEWS and TELL you to tithe! Now consider the Churches in the time of the apostles and you'll see they took up OFFERINGS to help the poor Christians in Jerusalem! Next observe these guys and see if they have more than you? Shure they tithe, but WHO pays them PASTORS LETS DISCUSS THIS THING!

Answer 10

The Lord knows what your situation is. I try to tithe weekly so I am able to budget better. Some weeks, I just don't have it. But the next, I do. The Lord is happy with one dollar as long as it is given with a cheerful and generous heart. Do what you can with what you have. Remember, all the money already belongs to the Lord. He blesses us with it and waits to see if we can part with it. Even if it's only a buck. He knows your heart and your desire. That's all that really matters. God bless.