Yes tithe 10 percent it is in bible but under the law and Jesus saved us from law (Rom.6:14). New testament it does not talk about tithe but to give generously (James 1:5).
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This is one of those things that sometimes bother me. There are people that, once they pay their monthly bills, don't have 10% left. Giving should be based on "generosity" and generosity should be based on ability. So some people $5.00 is the same as someone's $100.00.Yes tithe 10 percent it is in bible but under the law and Jesus saved us from law (Rom.6:14). New testament it does not talk about tithe but to give generously (James 1:5).
God bless you as you give an advise.
Yes tithe 10 percent it is in bible but under the law and Jesus saved us from law (Rom.6:14). New testament it does not talk about tithe but to give generously (James 1:5).
God bless you as you give an advise.
Did he have a mortgage?Scripture tells us that in the Old Test. that a tithe was that part of the Israelite tax that went to support the Temple and the Levites who were in charge of it.
There’s absolutely nothing in the Bible that suggests that non-Jews are required to continue to pay this “temple tax” in the New Testament – especially since the Temple and Levitical priesthood came to an end in 70 AD.
Paul tells us that we are to be giving “generously,” “outrageously,” “not under compulsion,” “joyfully” and “as God leads you.”
But the New Testament never mentions a rule about a percentage one is required to give. IMO that means we can give as God blesses us to give. That means we can give MORE than 10%.
It is said that J.C. Penney gave 90% of his income and lived on 10%.
While on that subject, is serving your church considered giving? I would thing so, but not sure.
Wow tell us more. If you can live on just ten percent of your income you must be making a lot!Did he have a mortgage?
His was an interesting life.
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Wow tell us more. If you can live on just ten percent of your income you must be making a lot!
Of course in the OT it was people collectively giving to the levites not just one person funding the whole operation of the tabernacle/temple. Im sure God worked it out so that people had enough and the 90 percent left was more than sufficient.
In many ways it fairer than the tax rates of our own countries. In some countries the poor are taxed when they shouldnt be taxed, and the rich get out of being taxed when they have more than enough. But then some tax rates are crippling. GST (goods and services tax) in my country is 12.5% and its on most everything you buy.
Yea its meant to be food, but some false preachers just take eftpos or visa instead and call it tithe, they may as well call it tax. The love of money is the root of all evil, so you kinda wonder who they trying to fool.We have already looked at Genesis 14:20 and seen that a tithe is a one time gift of one tenth of all. The word is used 32 times in the KJV.The KJV translates Strong's H4643 in the following manner: tithe (27x), tenth part (2x), tenth (2x), tithing (1x).
Leviticus 27:30-32 King James Version (KJV)
30 And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord's: it is holy unto the Lord.
31 And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.
32 And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord.
The tithe of the land is a tenth of the annual increase. That is not the harvest. The farmer gets to deduct his seed or costs of production, as is stated in other verses.
Deuteronomy 14:22
Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.
Some people sloppily speak of "tax" to support the church, but the bible uses that word only for money tributed to Egyptian or Roman government. Gifts to God or to Levites are never called a tax.
It is easy enough to look up the word "tithe" in any online bible. After you read 32 verses and whatever context catches your eye, you will know a few things. I mean things you didn't make up, like this "tax" baloney.
Oh, one more thing to remember: The name of the book, Leviticus, means "To The Levites". It does not apply to Christians. So don't "should" on yourself. The new testament says God loves a cheerful giver, so don't give until you can be cheerful about it.
Jesus didnt especially like tax collectors. He said treat people who dont repent as unbelievers like heathens or tax collectors. So a tax collector wasnt a good thing to be, they were notorious for embezzling money.Taxes are an interesting thing. It takes money to run a country. Federal taxes, state taxes (in some states), sales taxes, etc. It can add up really fast. I don’t mind paying taxes (well, kind of), but I have never liked how little influence we have on how these taxes are used.
Regardless, I go so sleep humble in the realization that many of my people go to sleep on the streets and have no idea where their next meal will come from. This makes me and my family very fortunate and a cause to be thankful each and every day.
The majority of our taxes are spent on social security, unemployment and labor; medicare and health; and our military. This is almost 76% of all taxes collected. Heck, 6% is used just to pay on the interest of our current dept. it is a hot mess.
Our average US income is a little over $56,000.00; however, the average salary for our elected officials (Congress) is over $174,000.00. That has always bothered me. About 15% of US households have assets of $1 million or more; however, more than 50% of US Congress members are worth $1 million or more. This really puts into question the title of “public servant,” but it is what it is.
In my home city (Miami, FL), the medium income is a little over $40,000.00, but the average home cost is over $322,000.00. More than one quarter of the people here live in poverty. This is a city where the difference between those that have and those that do not have is very obvious.
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Taxes are an interesting thing. It takes money to run a country. Federal taxes, state taxes (in some states), sales taxes, etc. It can add up really fast. I don’t mind paying taxes (well, kind of), but I have never liked how little influence we have on how these taxes are used.
Regardless, I go so sleep humble in the realization that many of my people go to sleep on the streets and have no idea where their next meal will come from. This makes me and my family very fortunate and a cause to be thankful each and every day.
The majority of our taxes are spent on social security, unemployment and labor; medicare and health; and our military. This is almost 76% of all taxes collected. Heck, 6% is used just to pay on the interest of our current dept. it is a hot mess.
Our average US income is a little over $56,000.00; however, the average salary for our elected officials (Congress) is over $174,000.00. That has always bothered me. About 15% of US households have assets of $1 million or more; however, more than 50% of US Congress members are worth $1 million or more. This really puts into question the title of “public servant,” but it is what it is.
In my home city (Miami, FL), the medium income is a little over $40,000.00, but the average home cost is over $322,000.00. More than one quarter of the people here live in poverty. This is a city where the difference between those that have and those that do not have is very obvious.
rtm3039
Saul Mine,~ The period of Hebrew history known as "Judges".
~ The tribes on the east side of the Rhine River, known to the Romans as Germanicus.
~ The Dutch Empire
~ The American colonies up to 1776
All these cultures had no central government. They were all stable, peaceful, prosperous, unconquerable in war, and lasted about 150 years. Then the people threw away their accomplishments and demanded a central government. After that they were conquered or collapsed from within.
In 1 Samuel chapter 8 you can read about God's opinion of central government. Even a tax rate of 10% is obscene.
Did he have a mortgage?
His was an interesting life.
rtm3039
The Pastor at the first church I belonged to after accepting Christ (and he preached tithing) was that 10% of your Time, Talent and Treasure belonged to the Lord, and giving started after those had been satisfied.
However, as I have studied the nature and purpose of The Law, and of Grace, I have come to realize that the number is not the point. Giving generously and sacrificialy keeps the kingdom of Christ in our mercenary hearts.