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NASB | Romans 13:1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. [Prov 8:15] |
Bible Question:
Why do believers claim their tithes on their taxes? The Word says the tithe belongs to God.........since it belongs to God they why it being claimed to receive something from it.......... When God has promised that HE will open a window and pour out a blessing that we will not have room enough to receive. |
Bible Answer: I'm not sure that you've asked a question. My personal reason is that He has told me to be a good steward, to be wise in my use of the resources He's given me. He's also said to obey the government. If telling the government that I support christian ministry will lessen the amount of tax I pay, I have more money to send to christian ministry. My tithe isn't compromised. I just pay less to the government. I'd really like to know if you see a problem in this line of thinking? Is this non-biblical rationalization? |