What is Tithing and why is it important?

Question

I want to know what is it and wht is it important?

Answer 1

Tithing is when you give 10 percent of your gross income to God. There are many reasons why you would do this:
1) God gave you your life, and has blessed you with the abilities and knowledge to be able to earn money. He has given you your family and your income ultimately comes from Him- especially if you are trusting in Him to get by and not the world
2) It is God's way to keep you from greed- if you are greedy, rich or poor, you hang onto money and make it your 'god' or 'idol' but if you are willing to give, then you will never fall into the trap of 'loving money' rich or poor
3) When you give to God He is able to bless you more "with the same measure you give unto Me, I will give back to you- pressed down and shaken together" that is if you give unreservedly He will give unreservedly to you.
4) God told you to- in Malachi it says that when you don't give your tithe you are stealing from God. And disobeying Him.

God loves you- He doesn't need your money. He can provide for His church without my measly tithe. But God does want your heart. He doesn't want His people to get sucked into the trap of materialism- even though He wants them blessed. That is some of the reasons I tithe.

Answer 2

Tithing is a way to give back some of what God has given us. It does not necessarily have to be to a Church, it could be to the homeless, someone down on their luck, etc. The typical tithe is 10%. Some people give more and some less. It is important because God wants us to help people and by tithing we are doing that. Some of us also tithe by the giving of our time and talents. Peace

Answer 3

It's an Old Testament law which doesn't apply to the New Covenant in today's church. Today, we give offerings and try to give as much as we can. Some give 10% or more.

The only organization that REQUIRES tithes is the Mormon church, but it isn't considered Christian except by it's own followers.

Basically, the Bible tells us that the "Lord loves a cheerful giver," and we can't be giving cheerfully at the expense of putting food on the table or clothes on our backs. So we give what we can and help others who are less fortunate with other gifts, such as time and effort.

God bless!

Answer 4

As a Jehovah´s witness I Had learnt in the bible in Ephesians 2:15 and Hebrew 7 that we are not under the old covenant , that was finished after Jesus ´s death.

many churchs tell its member that they must give tithing and gifts applying the old covenant and the new covenant, which is incorrect cause if we are under the old covenant we must also sacrifice animals, tithing is in Leviticus 32:

Answer 5

Below is a link referring tithing in the scriptures. It was taught by Jesus. To give "For the building up of the kingdom of God." The money is suppose to be used for building, temples, humanitarian, etc. In my church NONE of the tithing money is given to the leaders. They all serve the Lord as volunteers. It is like having a second full time job. They serve in this capacity for 2-5 years. And then we are called to something else.

Answer 6

Tithing is the tenth. You should give the first fruits to God to spread the Word.

Answer 7

10% of your income, to keep the gospel going around the world and churches open to preach.

God gives you 100 you give back 10 so he can rescue someone else.

we continue to support his message and Grace to the world wheather they want to hear it or not

Answer 8

God Does Not Command Us to Give 10% or Any Fixed % 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 GENUINE Christian pastors and ministries who would use what is given to them for GODLY PURPOSES AND NOT FOR WORLDLY PURSUITS (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).

Just as the animal sacrifices were replaced under the New Covenant by the great sacrifice of our wonderful Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ (Hebrews 7:27) and circumcision was replaced by circumcision of the heart (Romans 2:29), Old Covenant tithing was replaced by giving cheerfully of what one (who is being led by the Holy Spirit, of course) has decided in their heart to give (2 Corinthians 9:7). Examples of what we can offer are: food, money, clothing, furniture and our service as Christians. We must use wisdom and make sure that the things we offer are needed. Some ministers use others' hard earned cash to embellish their churches and feed their worldly desires.

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% (or any fixed %) of their earnings, and take a stand against it.

2 Corinthians 9:7
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth 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

Basically, Tithing is giving 10% of your income to charity. If you're Jewish, you could check out: http://www.aish.com/SSI/articleToPrint.asp?PageURL=/torahportion/family/Family_Parsha_Ki_Tavo_5764.xml&torahportion=Ki+Tavo