There are differing views on this, as you can see from the above. My view is that the term 'tithe' (tenth part, whether "one of ten" or "every tenth as you count off") belongs to the OT law, and that any contribution to a congregation these days is properly called an offering, not a tithe. Further, I believe (from Scripture) that Christians are not at all required or even encouraged to "tithe" (that is, give ten percent of their income). I don't like using the word 'tithe' today because it confuses the idea of offering with the idea of 10%.
What I do believe is that we as Christians are to support the work of the Church, regularly and according to our income, and without compulsion. If you are unable to pay your bills and contribute to your church, pay your bills first. God knows your needs, and "tithing" isn't one of them.
What I do believe is that we as Christians are to support the work of the Church, regularly and according to our income, and without compulsion. If you are unable to pay your bills and contribute to your church, pay your bills first. God knows your needs, and "tithing" isn't one of them.
Give 5¢ on $50 and call it a tithe(which means tenth).
Give $45 on $50 and call it a tithe(which means tenth).
Huh?!
First, too many churches are teaching 1 tithe(when there are at least 3 types mentioned in the O.T.). Then, people make a tithe whatever % they want, when it actually means 10%.
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