Would you OR do you pay a tithing to a religious institution?
Why or why not?
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Iwillwait · M
Absolutely!
It is biblically commanded to do so.
2 Chronicles 31
1 When all this had ended, the Israelites who were there went out to the towns of Judah, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. They destroyed the high places and the altars throughout Judah and Benjamin and in Ephraim and Manasseh. After they had destroyed all of them, the Israelites returned to their own towns and to their own property.
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2 Hezekiah assigned the priests and Levites to divisions—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—to offer burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, to minister, to give thanks and to sing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.
3 The king contributed from his own possessions for the morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, at the New Moons and at the appointed festivals as written in the Law of the LORD.
4 He ordered the people living in Jerusalem to give the portion due the priests and Levites so they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.
5 As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously gave the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, olive oil and honey and all that the fields produced. They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything.
6 The people of Israel and Judah who lived in the towns of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things dedicated to the LORD their God, and they piled them in heaps.
7 They began doing this in the third month and finished in the seventh month.
8 When Hezekiah and his officials came and saw the heaps, they praised the LORD and blessed his people Israel.
9 Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about the heaps;
10 and Azariah the chief priest, from the family of Zadok, answered, “Since the people began to bring their contributions to the temple of the LORD, we have had enough to eat and plenty to spare, because the LORD has blessed his people, and this great amount is left over.”
11 Hezekiah gave orders to prepare storerooms in the temple of the LORD, and this was done.
12 Then they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes and dedicated gifts. Konaniah, a Levite, was the overseer in charge of these things, and his brother Shimei was next in rank
It is biblically commanded to do so.
2 Chronicles 31
1 When all this had ended, the Israelites who were there went out to the towns of Judah, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. They destroyed the high places and the altars throughout Judah and Benjamin and in Ephraim and Manasseh. After they had destroyed all of them, the Israelites returned to their own towns and to their own property.
Contributions for Worship
2 Hezekiah assigned the priests and Levites to divisions—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—to offer burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, to minister, to give thanks and to sing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.
3 The king contributed from his own possessions for the morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, at the New Moons and at the appointed festivals as written in the Law of the LORD.
4 He ordered the people living in Jerusalem to give the portion due the priests and Levites so they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.
5 As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously gave the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, olive oil and honey and all that the fields produced. They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything.
6 The people of Israel and Judah who lived in the towns of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things dedicated to the LORD their God, and they piled them in heaps.
7 They began doing this in the third month and finished in the seventh month.
8 When Hezekiah and his officials came and saw the heaps, they praised the LORD and blessed his people Israel.
9 Hezekiah asked the priests and Levites about the heaps;
10 and Azariah the chief priest, from the family of Zadok, answered, “Since the people began to bring their contributions to the temple of the LORD, we have had enough to eat and plenty to spare, because the LORD has blessed his people, and this great amount is left over.”
11 Hezekiah gave orders to prepare storerooms in the temple of the LORD, and this was done.
12 Then they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes and dedicated gifts. Konaniah, a Levite, was the overseer in charge of these things, and his brother Shimei was next in rank
SDavis · 56-60, F
First one must realize what tithing actually meant when given by God to the Hebrews.
10% of any of your earnings which may have been precious metals, precious gems, even livestock and produce.
Tithe was initiated for the entire tribes of Israelite to donate to give to the priest who were the Levites.
Because the Levi's were considered priest they did not receive a portion of land - nor could they work or earn a living Joshua 13: 7-33...... Their job was to maintain the temple and the doings of God with the people Deuteronomy 10........
There was a yearly tithe for the Levites and priests Numbers 18:25-28___ and there was a 3-year tithe to be *given* to not only the Levites but the stranger, the poor, to the widows, to the fatherless, the homeless the hungry those in need Deuteronomy 14:27-29___ 26:12-13 ......... And the seventh year tithe when no farming was done and the land rested.
Israel didn't pay taxes like the other nations around them. There was a volunteer Temple tax ( as termed today) to pay for certain items, which the Israelites called atonement offerings - Exodus 30:11-16..... They paid like a poll tax of sort _ a shekel or so which was a one-time payment. It was during the time of King Solomon when taxes was levied.
But some believe that the tithes was a form of taxes that was paid to the ruling government, therefore given to the temple because the Israelites had no human King God was there overseer until they cried for one and received Saul.
So in this modern world and in some Nations before, it is normal for 10% of one's income to be taken or paid to the ruling government. That 10% given to governments of Nations is equivalent to the 10% tithes given by Israel.
The church has kept itself separate from the governments which in this country directly takes 10% earnings and the church still ask for and in some cases demand 10% of one's income in tithes.
There are a handful of ministers that will tell you that after the death, burial, and Resurrection tithes were not continued by Paul or the disciples.
1 Corinthians 1:16 Paul writes for one to lay aside on the first day of the week whatever they can offer - he did not say 10% of ones income.
So it shouldn't matter if one pays 10% to the church or not but do give according to their hearts.
I give according to my heart and the amount varies.
10% of any of your earnings which may have been precious metals, precious gems, even livestock and produce.
Tithe was initiated for the entire tribes of Israelite to donate to give to the priest who were the Levites.
Because the Levi's were considered priest they did not receive a portion of land - nor could they work or earn a living Joshua 13: 7-33...... Their job was to maintain the temple and the doings of God with the people Deuteronomy 10........
There was a yearly tithe for the Levites and priests Numbers 18:25-28___ and there was a 3-year tithe to be *given* to not only the Levites but the stranger, the poor, to the widows, to the fatherless, the homeless the hungry those in need Deuteronomy 14:27-29___ 26:12-13 ......... And the seventh year tithe when no farming was done and the land rested.
Israel didn't pay taxes like the other nations around them. There was a volunteer Temple tax ( as termed today) to pay for certain items, which the Israelites called atonement offerings - Exodus 30:11-16..... They paid like a poll tax of sort _ a shekel or so which was a one-time payment. It was during the time of King Solomon when taxes was levied.
But some believe that the tithes was a form of taxes that was paid to the ruling government, therefore given to the temple because the Israelites had no human King God was there overseer until they cried for one and received Saul.
So in this modern world and in some Nations before, it is normal for 10% of one's income to be taken or paid to the ruling government. That 10% given to governments of Nations is equivalent to the 10% tithes given by Israel.
The church has kept itself separate from the governments which in this country directly takes 10% earnings and the church still ask for and in some cases demand 10% of one's income in tithes.
There are a handful of ministers that will tell you that after the death, burial, and Resurrection tithes were not continued by Paul or the disciples.
1 Corinthians 1:16 Paul writes for one to lay aside on the first day of the week whatever they can offer - he did not say 10% of ones income.
So it shouldn't matter if one pays 10% to the church or not but do give according to their hearts.
I give according to my heart and the amount varies.
Mistakesmakeus · M
SW-User
No, you will be surprised where the money goes.
In the Church of England it is accountants , legal teams, architects, PAs for bishops, and a little for priests. Four bedrooms houses for curates.
The charismatic ones rarely reveal their accounts to their members. And some of ‘pastors’ have healthy bank balances.
Take care with Bethel, Hillsong , and New Frontiers.
Let’s face it, Franklin Graham and John Piper are not exactly poor.
There are other ways of giving: a food bank, a hospice, a crisis appeal.
But again take care, a lot is diverted to accountants fat wallets.
In the Church of England it is accountants , legal teams, architects, PAs for bishops, and a little for priests. Four bedrooms houses for curates.
The charismatic ones rarely reveal their accounts to their members. And some of ‘pastors’ have healthy bank balances.
Take care with Bethel, Hillsong , and New Frontiers.
Let’s face it, Franklin Graham and John Piper are not exactly poor.
There are other ways of giving: a food bank, a hospice, a crisis appeal.
But again take care, a lot is diverted to accountants fat wallets.
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@SW-User Wouldn't it be more productive to call out false teachers on these posts?
Anyway tithing must be to the church- if you have the money you can also give to charities.
Tithing to my church (which I struggle with) results in helping the homeless, refugees and people with special needs in our community- good use of money, no?
Anyway tithing must be to the church- if you have the money you can also give to charities.
Tithing to my church (which I struggle with) results in helping the homeless, refugees and people with special needs in our community- good use of money, no?
SW-User
@BritishFailedAesthetic Yes, you are fortunate.
I take the wider view, that ‘giving’ centres round the Parables of Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
I take the wider view, that ‘giving’ centres round the Parables of Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
@SW-User Sure but someone must pay the staff member's salary to keep the church going.
kodiac · 22-25, M
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SatyrService · M
I’m pro business. But I’m only give my money to a business that gives me what I want. I’ve not met many churches that do that I’ve been to a couple of nice suppers
This is an area I need to improve on. I don't earn much, haven't got a pay rise eith rising bills.
But trust in God 🙏
But trust in God 🙏
ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 51-55, M
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
MarineBob · 56-60, M
@LordShadowfire if the preacher makes more than you give elsewhere
Renaci · 36-40
Sorry but I have better morals than to support people that either directly or indirectly support child abusers.
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