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NASB | Acts 11:29 And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 11:29 So the disciples decided to send a contribution, each according to his individual ability, to the believers who lived in Judea. |
Bible Question:
I have a question about tithes and offerings. I DON'T want to get into a long drawn out debate about how tithes are not part of the New Testament. I personally feel led by the Lord to tithe and make offerings unto the Lord. The New Testament says: "God loves a cheerful giver" I enjoy giving cheerfully from the abundance the Lord has given me, of any time, talents, and tithes. My question is: What is the difference between a tithe and an offering? I tithe 10 per-cent of my after tax with-holding net amount, but feel the desire to give beyond the 10 percent. I think anything beyond the 10 per-cent (which rightfully belongs to the Lord anyhow) is an offering. And of course I also believe it's ALL His anyways. He has just given me stewardship over all He has graciously blessed me with. So is the offering anything I give over the first 10 per-cent? |
Bible Answer: Well since there is no new testament law that prescribes these things I think you answered your own question. It is about a willing heart, faith and as you see the needs. The person that gives to a need he sees such as for the purpose of sending a missionary or relieving a poor saint, is giving offerings. Whereas tithes seem to be for the dedication of supporting the ministers who are called to full time preaching such as pastors and the care of the church affairs. This is from God and acceptable in his sight if done in faith with a willing heart. Acts 11:28-30 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. To me the above passage is a good example of an offering. |
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