Tithing

[God_has_made_gold]

I currently do not attend a church, but I want to tithe. I usually just watch Christian shows on TV. I always have been adement about tithing. The scripture came to mind I know your supposed to plant your seed(tithe) into good ground for a harvest, but if there's someone who is in need, should you not bless them with money you have set aside for the Lord. after all, In the word it says, " Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me. Matthew 25:40

I thought about sending my tithes to the preachers on TV where I get the word from daily, but wouldn't it do more good if I give it to someone who would really appreciate it and could really use it.

[BlindSeeker]

I currently do not attend a church, but I want to tithe. I usually just watch Christian shows on TV. I always have been adement about tithing. The scripture came to mind I know your supposed to plant your seed(tithe) into good ground for a harvest, but if there's someone who is in need, should you not bless them with money you have set aside for the Lord. after all, In the word it says, " Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me. Matthew 25:40

I thought about sending my tithes to the preachers on TV where I get the word from daily, but wouldn't it do more good if I give it to someone who would really appreciate it and could really use it.

Unfortunately, too many churches are teaching tithing as part of this "seed sowing" theology, which I personally reject. I say that not to be offensive, but to clarify that the purpose of tithing was to tend to the practical needs of the ministry. Those who labor in the word need to be supported and the utility bills at church need to be paid, as well as all the expenses accrued during the implementation of ministry.

But ministering to the needy, that is where one can sow

[JCISGD]

Hi, far be for me to stumble you, so take or leave my words to you as just my opinion.

Firstly i must say i am concerned that you are not commited to an accountable group of fellow believers, that is to say a church.

Secondly i went through the same issue as a young Christian, and now think my giving of tithes to someone needy was not my call. Those in need have avenues which they can go to, if they are willing to be accountable and look at why they are in need.

Thirdly I believe the tithe is to go into the storehouse, and offerings over and above are discretionary. Prov 3:9+10

and that God calls it robbery when our firstfruits do not go to Him. Mal 3: 8,9+10.

I would not give my tithe to TV evangelist as they are not part of the storehouse proper, but i may send and offering if i believed God was leading me to.

However they are not accountable to me or to those God has placed over and around me for my good, so i do not support such as these usually.

For those who say tithing is O/T then i guess they ought to rip out that half, even the book of proverbs with all its Godly wisdom and advice.

I think it can be argued the amount to tithe, but 10 % is the only universal figure i have heard of.

Finally according to your faith, let it be.

[Murse32]

I currently do not attend a church, but I want to tithe. I usually just watch Christian shows on TV. I always have been adement about tithing. The scripture came to mind I know your supposed to plant your seed(tithe) into good ground for a harvest, but if there's someone who is in need, should you not bless them with money you have set aside for the Lord. after all, In the word it says, " Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me. Matthew 25:40

I thought about sending my tithes to the preachers on TV where I get the word from daily, but wouldn't it do more good if I give it to someone who would really appreciate it and could really use it.

First and foremost, please ignore any that preach old testement law to you. Yes, God is the same yesterday, today, and forever but as we have seen through His scripture, His purposes do change. In the old testement He was leading a physical people into a physical land and fighting physical wars. We see now, with the new testement that God hasn't changed, yet now focuses on our spiritual being, focusing on our spiritual destination (Heaven) and fighting spiritual wars (sinful nature). Tithing in the old testement was something that needed to be done in order for Israel and it's people to be blessed and prosperous. Now, we are to focus on our riches in Heaven. Am I saying that people should NOT give to their church that they attend? Absolutely NOT!! Must it be 10%? Absolutely NOT!! Let's look at Galatians 6:6.

"The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him". This verse basically says that many preachers and teachers are full time. They have dedicated their lives to the word and we know God provides by using his tools (us). So it is good to give to your church when you feel the need or even just a little of what you may have.

BUT, let us now look at the words of Jesus...Health and wealth preachers always tend to ignore this verse as well, I find it disturbing, yet interesting....

Mark 14:7 "For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them..." Notice Jesus didn't instruct for them to keep the laws of tithing...noticing he didn't place a percentage or time on the offering. We are Christs. We are to have the law written on our hearts and guided by the Holy Spirit. If you are led to give to someone, you should by all means give. By ingoring what is put on your heart to give, you are fighting God as using you as His tool and by that, missing out on so many further blessings (And NO, I'm not talking about the false doctrine of 10 fold or 100 fold if you give). Im talking about the elation we feel when we know we did Gods work. And future blessings because you can be trusted. (Matthew 25:14-29)

Remember, If He provides and gives you extra to spare, you will be expected to do what's right. That means if he places a needy person in your path, you should do what you can...He's depending on you to take care of that sheep for the day.

For much that is given, much is expected.

I hope these words have helped you some and pray this message reaches you in good spirits.

Your brother in Christ.

In love.

[mjrhealth]

WHat ever you do in Love. without expecting anything in return, will always put a smile on Our Lords face, and it will bless you and the person who receives. Thats as simple as it gets.

In His Love

[mizzdy]

Paul in 1 Cor. 16:2 says to lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, and that would be given to those in Jerusalem. Seems to be that tithing or simply giving what one can is the one to go. I myself do believe we are still living with the law but that law is spiritual and not some legalistic role model and I believe that includes tithing. God loves a cheerful giver and how can anyone always be cheerful, even if we love God above all else, when the tenth may be taking food out of our childrens mouths. I am a firm believer that God will provide all we need yet I also believe that God doesn't expect us to calculate down to the very penny for that 'tenth'. We give what we can and should always do that. I do not attend a church myself but try to give where God leads me to give, it could be a charity or a church I heard about or even to the homeless. Who ever and whatever you give, give out of love and not some sort of duty.

[stacey c]

Hi, far be for me to stumble you, so take or leave my words to you as just my opinion.

Firstly i must say i am concerned that you are not commited to an accountable group of fellow believers, that is to say a church.

Secondly i went through the same issue as a young Christian, and now think my giving of tithes to someone needy was not my call. Those in need have avenues which they can go to, if they are willing to be accountable and look at why they are in need.

Thirdly I believe the tithe is to go into the storehouse, and offerings over and above are discretionary. Prov 3:9+10

and that God calls it robbery when our firstfruits do not go to Him. Mal 3: 8,9+10.

I would not give my tithe to TV evangelist as they are not part of the storehouse proper, but i may send and offering if i believed God was leading me to.

However they are not accountable to me or to those God has placed over and around me for my good, so i do not support such as these usually.

For those who say tithing is O/T then i guess they ought to rip out that half, even the book of proverbs with all its Godly wisdom and advice.

I think it can be argued the amount to tithe, but 10 % is the only universal figure i have heard of.

Finally according to your faith, let it be.

I agree!

It's te spiritual law of sowing and reaping.

[Rick-Parker]

God cares about the sacrifice, not the percentage. Tithe is also your time, not just $.

[brothaman]

I currently do not attend a church, but I want to tithe. I usually just watch Christian shows on TV. I always have been adement about tithing. The scripture came to mind I know your supposed to plant your seed(tithe) into good ground for a harvest, but if there's someone who is in need, should you not bless them with money you have set aside for the Lord. after all, In the word it says, " Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me. Matthew 25:40

I thought about sending my tithes to the preachers on TV where I get the word from daily, but wouldn't it do more good if I give it to someone who would really appreciate it and could really use it.

tithe your home(church). Others in need, is a fruitful act

[Shiloh62]

I currently do not attend a church, but I want to tithe. I usually just watch Christian shows on TV. I always have been adement about tithing. The scripture came to mind I know your supposed to plant your seed(tithe) into good ground for a harvest, but if there's someone who is in need, should you not bless them with money you have set aside for the Lord. after all, In the word it says, " Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me. Matthew 25:40

I thought about sending my tithes to the preachers on TV where I get the word from daily, but wouldn't it do more good if I give it to someone who would really appreciate it and could really use it.

Yes, thats even better. They need it more than the TV evangelists.