Tithes, Explained
Tithe,
what is a tithe? it means a tenth. for centuries folks have given a tenth or more to support the church or ministrys. why? Every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom in the matter of participating in tithing and/or how much to give
In fact, the Old Testament Law required multiple tithes which would have pushed the total to around 23.3 percent, not the 10 percent which is generally considered the tithe amount today. Some understand the Old Testament tithe as a method of taxation to provide for the needs of the priests and Levites in the sacrificial system.
Paul tells the Corinthian church to set money aside “for God’s people,” to do it on the first day of the week, and to save it and set it aside in keeping with the income of the giver.
What is income?
Yet “Income” is not defined, by paul, except that in the King James Version, the word is translated “as God has prospered him.” From this we can say that inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc., are part of being prospered by God and should be included in income. But, again, the amount of the inheritance to be offered is not defined. a tenth or more?
2 Corintians 9:7
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Break it down man...here it is..
We tithe (or support) bands we like(slayer, danzig, slipknot), tv shows(oprah, ellen, jerry), products we use(levis, china stuff, vidal sassoon), cars we drive , most of these things are supporting people or organazations that are not living a christian life or dont even know God. So far from God it aint funny yet this is things we feel we cant live without.
why then, is church an issue? buildings have rent, ministries have needs, folks may need a hand up,
You may say "the Govt takes about 20% already", true. But we render unto Ceaser what belongs to cesar. His face was on the coins back then..whats on the money we have now? Our govt..folks have always had to pay taxes. its nothing new..
So that means, what it really comes down to is this........... dont do it becasue you feel guilty or do it jsut to get by.. dont do it to be seen........God knows your heart. Give casue you want to and by how much you feel led too.
nomore no less.
what is a tithe? it means a tenth. for centuries folks have given a tenth or more to support the church or ministrys. why? Every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom in the matter of participating in tithing and/or how much to give
In fact, the Old Testament Law required multiple tithes which would have pushed the total to around 23.3 percent, not the 10 percent which is generally considered the tithe amount today. Some understand the Old Testament tithe as a method of taxation to provide for the needs of the priests and Levites in the sacrificial system.
Paul tells the Corinthian church to set money aside “for God’s people,” to do it on the first day of the week, and to save it and set it aside in keeping with the income of the giver.
What is income?
Yet “Income” is not defined, by paul, except that in the King James Version, the word is translated “as God has prospered him.” From this we can say that inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc., are part of being prospered by God and should be included in income. But, again, the amount of the inheritance to be offered is not defined. a tenth or more?
2 Corintians 9:7
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Break it down man...here it is..
We tithe (or support) bands we like(slayer, danzig, slipknot), tv shows(oprah, ellen, jerry), products we use(levis, china stuff, vidal sassoon), cars we drive , most of these things are supporting people or organazations that are not living a christian life or dont even know God. So far from God it aint funny yet this is things we feel we cant live without.
why then, is church an issue? buildings have rent, ministries have needs, folks may need a hand up,
You may say "the Govt takes about 20% already", true. But we render unto Ceaser what belongs to cesar. His face was on the coins back then..whats on the money we have now? Our govt..folks have always had to pay taxes. its nothing new..
So that means, what it really comes down to is this........... dont do it becasue you feel guilty or do it jsut to get by.. dont do it to be seen........God knows your heart. Give casue you want to and by how much you feel led too.
nomore no less.