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 […]
“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 […]
“How can I become a more cheerful giver?”……The greatest giver this world has ever known was Jesus Christ. Leaving behind the riches and glory of His heavenly kingdom, He came to Earth and willingly gave His life so that we could keep ours. As God predestined His children to be conformed to the likeness of […]
What should be done if a husband and wife disagree on tithing / how much to give?”……When a husband and wife disagree on "tithing" or on how much to give to the local church and other ministries, much conflict can arise. …First, it is important to understand that Christians under the New Covenant are under […]
When tithing a percentage of my income, should it be off the net or the gross? This is a bit of a circular question because believers in the church age are not required to tithe. That is, the New Testament does not give a specific comparison of income vs. donation amount. It says to support […]
What does it mean to be a cheerful giver? Giving in the church is a little confusing. Unlike Jews in the Old Testament, we are not commanded to tithe 10% of our income to our primary place of worship. We are, however, exhorted to financially support both our local church and other believers in need […]