I tithe 10% to my drinking fund
2007-09-28 05:17:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Although I am a Christian, I do not tithe 10%, but I do tithe. I am striving to reach the 10% as set forth in the Bible, but it is not easy, both financially and faith wise, but I am working on it.
As for those who like to say, "God is all powerful and needs no money", well, we are of a world that values money, and money is needed to help the homeless, etc. It's just a fact of this world.
2007-09-28 12:20:25
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answered by b g 3
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I am glad to tithe. I believe that tithing remains relevant.
It is important to note that the word 'tithe' means 'a tenth,' and so by definition to tithe means to give 10%.
Malachi 3 (OT) outlines God's promises related to tithing. I do not believe that he has withdrawn his promises, so why wouldn't I tithe?
I present my tithe to God through my church, whose leaders are accountable to God for fiscal responsibility. While God doesn't need money for himself, it takes money for churches to fulfill their mission. The electric bill must be paid. Contractors require payment for building church sanctuaries. It takes money to provide services and ministries (which may include giving away products like food, clothing, school supplies, or Bibles) in the community. And pastors earn their living by ministering to people both in and out of the pulpit. People have no qualms about paying dues to other organizations that they belong to, and tithes serve the same purpose in the church.
Money is earned by my time investment in work. I spend a portion of my time, my life, to earn each dollar. So tithing is also symbolic of giving my life to God.
2007-09-28 12:45:47
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answered by run?imn 2
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Yes and then some. Abraham paid tithes to Melchizidek. Malachi taught that the people should bring all the tithes into the storehouse and God would bless them beyond capacity to hold.
I can testify that I have been blessed for faithfully tithing my income. We have never lacked for necessities.
2007-09-28 12:26:16
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answered by rac 7
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Yes, Jesus forever lives(on the right hand of God) to receive our tithes and offerings, which are suppose to be used for the church and the advancement of the Kingdom of God.
2007-09-28 12:29:47
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answered by unknown 4
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Yes I do....but He does not always ask for it financially. He says to tithe, but if you cannot tithe then don't. I believe that you can tithe in your finances, time and talents for God.
2007-09-28 12:19:48
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answered by Jenny 3
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I'm polytheistic. My gods and goddesses don't require (or request) a tithe. Add to that I have no actual church, so nowhere to pay if I was so inclined.
2007-09-28 13:14:11
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answered by the_green_water12801 2
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Yes I do, as a matter of fact, demonstrating that God is also the Lord over my finances.
He said to us "Prove me now and see if I don't pour out a blessing on you." in reference to tithing.
Tithing was done by Abraham OVER 400 years prior to the Law being given. It's part of the Law, and it's also mentioned in the New Testament, as well.
2007-09-28 12:21:14
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answered by no1home2day 7
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I do,as often as possible,I pay it forward to the very needy,& I keep my good deeds silent as much as possible.This is the Golden Rule.I don't need Sundays to pray or help someone in need.A Crystal Cathedral will not put food on the table today for a family that needs it.
2007-09-28 12:27:55
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answered by Anonymous
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My church does not believe in the 10% rule. that is OT. nothing wrong with it though it is a good gauge to go buy. But christ said to give as you are led so some give more and some less.
2007-09-28 12:19:43
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answered by Connie D 4
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