This for all the people who give up a certain percentage of their income to a religious institute.
I'm curious if you got a bonus this year, do you tithe a percentage of that too. How about interest gained, inheritance, or winnings from lottery?
2007-12-23 07:11:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Give none. Give the money instead to a local charity, where the money will actually be put to good use, instead of building anohter opulent church.
2007-12-23 07:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by Vindicaire 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In the LDS faith we are asked to tithe 10 percent of our income no matter how much or little you make. We dont gamble and are not allowed to use lottery money for Gods purposes. You will not be excommunicated if you dont pay your tithing but the bishop will ask the member if they pay a full tithe? yes or no and then moves on. Most in our church find it a blessing to pay our tithing and want to give up our wordly income to show our faithfulness in this gospel. Our church does teach blessings come from paying your tithing but not always in financial matters but more importantly spiritual. Also I should add that no public tithing is payed meaning all tithing is given to the bishop in a sealed envelope and is confidential between you and the church leader.
2007-12-23 07:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by Stetson R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible says God just ask for ten percent of ALL INCOME.Very easy.Oh yes that means before TAX::::
Paying tithes is both an Old and New Testament concept. Malachi 3:8-12 is most often referenced (please read all five verses). The Word speaks of robbing God, and of bringing the whole tithe into the "storehouse" (church where you are fed); and of testing God who promises to rebuke the devourer (devil) and to pour out blessings. In Matthew 23:23, Jesus reinforced the ten percent tithe when he rebuked the Pharises. They were tithing on garden plants and not showing justice, mercy and faithfulness. He exhorted them to tithe but to also display righteousness in their daily lives. Proverbs 3:8-10 promises health, if we honor the Lord with our first fruits.
Today, most believers are not farmers so we tithe from our income. We encourage you to pray (together if married) and seek God's wisdom. We are confident that you will desire to pay the ten percent first fruits tithe to God. Your church is the ideal recipient of the full tithe because that is your "storehouse", where you are spiritually fed.
2007-12-23 07:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by jean t 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Technically, it's up to you. But I think most people tithe 10% of their earnings. I would imagine that Christmas bonuses, lottery, or anything like that would also be tithed. Although if you think about it, I'm not sure how many religious people play the lottery haha.
2007-12-23 07:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by LeeAnn 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yup. Tithe means "tenth." Also, it's supposed to be from your "increase," so yeah, all of those things should be tithed. I personally tithe my gross income (before taxes), whereas I know people who tithe their net income (after taxes). Whatever you decide to do, know that the real issue behind tithing is trusting in God. Can you trust God to do 100% with 90%?
2007-12-23 07:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by Sweetfeet 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are supposed to tithe 10% of your earnings. However, when you tithe you are just giving the church more of your hard earned money that goes to the priest/preacher so they can buy a nice Mercedes or Jaquar. I have seen this. So I would say give them a little bit. You don't need to buy these people a new car when all they are teaching you is how to be hypocritical.
2007-12-23 07:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You are supposed to tithe 10 percent of everything you take in (before taxes) in some religons... that incudes inheritance, bonus, etc.
I've seen one church that did not tell how much to tithe and left it to the individual..
2007-12-23 07:14:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Only 10% of your profit.. not of what it takes you to maintain.. no more no less.
For all deed will be recorded good or bad during your judgment after the Omega..Archangel April see to that.
The Kings gave the first tithes to Melchizedek the King of Salem. The first Ordained Priest by the Almighty YHWH.
2007-12-23 08:03:26 · answer #8 · answered by Brother Enrique 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Honey, if you are going to be that legalistic about it, you're missing the point. I'm not a Christian, but when I joined the Ethical Society, they asked me to pledge a certain amount a year, and mentioned the minimum that seemed appropriate. I doubled that because I felt I could, and now I won't have to feel bad if, under reduced circumstances, I have to change my pledge next year.
Talk to your minister or priest or whatever leader you have, and explain that you want to do your fair share toward maintaining the organization, and talk it over. When a figure is mentioned that sounds reasonable, make your pledge.
2007-12-23 07:18:30 · answer #9 · answered by auntb93 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
For Christians it is written, "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" 2Co 9:7
For more see http://www.bcbsr.com/topics/generosity.html
2007-12-23 07:56:09 · answer #10 · answered by Steve Amato 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋