“How should a Christian respond to beggars?”……Answer: There are many opinions on the question of how to respond to beggars and panhandlers, which admittedly is a difficult one. Some people feel comfortable handing out money, believing it is then up to the beggar to determine how to use it, whether to buy food or alcohol/drugs. […]
Christian tithing – What does the Bible say? Christians tend to struggle to understand this issue. In many churches, tithing is misused and over-emphasized as a technique for bringing money into the church. On the other hand, many Christians do not offer anything to help the church, ignoring the biblical encouragement to give to the […]
Are tithes and offerings the same thing? Do Christians have to give tithes and offerings? The Bible defines tithes and offerings differently than most churches today. In the Bible, a tithe was 10% of certain harvests that the Israelites were to donate to the temple for the use of the priests and Levites. There were […]
“Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?”……Malachi 3:9-10 is often used to teach the need for Christians to tithe to local churches today. That passage reads, 9 You are under a curse, for your whole nation has been cheating me. 10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there […]
When tithing a percentage of my income, should it all go to my home church or can I give some to a Christian ministry? First the basics. Christians are not required to tithe. We are exhorted to give money to support those who run the church (1 Timothy 5:17-18) (which would include ministry/office space such […]
“What is the difference between tithes and offerings?”……When trying to distinguish between tithes and offerings, it is important to first understand the concept of tithing. Christians today often think that what they give to their local church is a tithe, when in reality it is an offering.Christian tithing is a misnomer because Christians are under […]
“What does the Bible say about Christian tithing?”……Many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing. In some churches tithing is over-emphasized. …At the same time, many Christians refuse to submit to the biblical exhortations about making offerings to the Lord. Tithing/giving is intended to be a joy and a blessing. …Sadly, that is sometimes not […]