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NASB | Acts 15:1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brethren, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 15:1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised in accordance with the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." [Gen 17:9-14] |
Bible Question:
I have been paying tithes for a long time and I have a question. I would like to know, do you pay tithes on your income, before or after taxes? I have always paid on the take home pay, what I have always taken home. Am I paying tithes on the wrong amount? Thanks Marcyp |
Bible Answer: 2Co 8:12 says we are to give according to what we have, and not according to what we do not have. I would say your tithe based on your take home pay (what you have) is perfectly acceptable. Giving should be regular, proportional, planned (1Cor 16:2) and also private, freely given, and generous (2Cor 9:5-7), prepared ahead of time before you get to church (2Cor 9:5) to avoid giving out of manipulation or guilt with an attitude as unto the Lord. David Guzik has a good article on giving that you might want to check out at calvarychapel.com/simivalley/giving.htm God loves a cheerful giver! retxar |