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NASB | Luke 21:1 And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 21:1 Looking up, He saw the rich people putting their gifts into the treasury. [Mark 12:41-44] |
Bible Question: I recently heard an evangelist preach on tithing. I know there are debates whether we as Christians are required to tithe. I understand we are under the New Testament Law and that it does not directly tell us to give 10 percent or any other amount. If I am wrong on this, please someone set me straight. The problem that I have is that the evangelist made it sound like you were robbing God is we did not tithe 10 percent, before taxes etc. and that your offerings were anything above 10 percent. He cited a bunch of numbers about how many people actually tithe in the church and all the benefits that could come if the entire church tithed 10 percent plus an additional offering. I don’t doubt for a second that the majority of people do not tithe. Personally, I do tithe and don’t think twice about doing so. I know I am making this to long, but the problem is this. He gave a bunch of examples of people that he knew that started tithing and all of a sudden they started reaping the benefits. I.e. Check showing up in the mail out of the blew, person comes to the door and gives them a gift, a person’s business suddenly takes off and the money starts rolling in. Are you following me???? I felt bad for the Christians in the pew’s that might not know any better and view tithing as an “Investment”. Am I off base???? Is this type of sermon common today? |
Bible Answer: About Tithing...I don't know if the Lord requires us to tithe or not. I have been a christian for a long time. And there was a time when I believed that I had to tithe. I believed because it was what everyone said I should do, I just took their word for it, I never studied about it for myself. I can't find anywhere in the New Covenant where we are commanded to tithe. However, I know that when I put God first in everything including my giving, HE has always blessed me. As Christians I believe we should give and give joyfully.. for God loves a cheerful giver. God says we should not give out of compulsion (under pressure). We are to determine in our hearts to give to the poor and needy within the Church and to our own family members who may be really struggling. What I know is is that our God is very generous to us and as His children we should imitate Him. There have been times when I didn't have any money and I would give my time to someone. God knows our heart. I have even prayed for money to give and He has answered my prayer, "He gives seed to the sower and bread for food". I don't want to be a stingy person, I want to be a blessing. God Bless You....Hauserpad |
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