First question: Do YOU?? Its okay if you don't, what a rediculous demand.
Second: What if the person recieves welfare and gives 10%. How wrong is that??!?! Do you think that happens often?
2007-09-28 05:38:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well..if a person is on welfare...they arent exactly *giving*..just transferring
2007-09-28 05:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the tithe s an old testament regulation. no where in the new testament is a specific amount or percentage given. followers of jesus are to give as they prosper, of their own free will. many christians reason, however, that if old testament jews were required to give 10% then shouldn't we give at least that amount? such a demand is not ridiculous when you consider that God has given you 100%. It's ridiculous to think that it's ours in the first place!
a person on welfare should concentrate on providing for him/herself and family and being able to at some time to contribute to a cause. i don;t think many people on welfare are giving 10% (just my thoughts)
One last thought - a life that does not give something is hardly a life that will have an impact on people. whether you're a christian or not, I think most people would agree that life is made worthwhile not by what we accumulate, but by what we give away.
2007-09-28 12:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Todd C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First: Yes I do, and it is not a ridiculous demand given that God has provided me with my job and with my ability to make money. All my money is his, the very least I could do is give back to him a small portion of the money he gave to me.
I think people get hung up on the idea that the church is corrupt and is going to take your money and buy expensive cars or something. But if that is true about the leaders of your church GO TO A DIFFERENT CHURCH!!! My church provides a financial statement and I know exactly where my money is going and it is all going to good causes: helping the poor, sick, and needy, religious programs and education, helping Christians overseas etc. I agree 100% with the way my church spends the money that I give to them so I have nothing to complain about.
Second: If a person is on welfare and they choose to live on a little bit less so that they can give a little bit of money to other people - is that so wrong? Also - if someone is on welfare they can turn around and ask the church for additional assistance and they will probably get it!
2007-09-28 12:48:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some churches require their members give 10%, but the Bible makes no such requirement of Christians. The qualification on giving is found in 2 Corinthians 9:7 "So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver." "Give as you purpose" means you decide how much to give. A church that tells people to do more than the Bible says cannot be considered trully Christian (consider II John 9).
The idea of giving 10%, or tithing, is found in the Old Testament. But at that time it was required for payment on expenses associated with the Priesthood system, consider it more like a governmental entity requiring taxes
2007-09-28 12:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by Cuchulain 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its called Tithing (sorry dont have a bible with me cannot list scriptures) its basically a "tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment." (www.m-w.com)
Sadly, many so-called Christian leaders vigorously require this of there adherents. Given my research it seems as if this was a Mosiac requirement. The NT gives no mention of this matter being imposed on there adherents. Every donation should be heart-felt and given without pressure.
2007-09-28 13:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by YXM84 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, dear one. You heard wrong. Tithing is an Old Testament law given to the Jews. Christ fulfilled the Law and gave us a New Covenant. We give offerings and often it is 10%, but sometimes it's more and sometimes it's less. God doesn't want the shirts off our backs, he wants our hearts.
God bless!
2007-09-28 12:51:15 · answer #6 · answered by Devoted1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Bible doesn't tell us that we have to give a set amount. Rather, it teaches that we should each give what we have determined is best for us individually. 2 Corinthians 9:7.
2007-09-28 12:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the Catholic church I might add, we are free to contribute whatever we want however great or small and even this is by choice.
2007-09-28 12:44:46 · answer #8 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought that was Muslims, thats actually stated in the Qaran as a pillar of faith
2007-09-28 12:43:05 · answer #9 · answered by TxnLost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This process is called tithing and it depends what church you're part of
Televangelists make millions off telling their viewers that if they're poor ,they should show their faith by giving as much money as possible to God (i.e. their ministry)
it's so, so sick
2007-09-28 12:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by MrPotatoHead 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋