Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | 1 Timothy 1:8 ¶ But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 1:8 ¶ Now we know [without any doubt] that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully and appropriately, |
Bible Question: do you tithe on unemployment insurance checks. |
Bible Answer: This topic has been debated here at length, so I will give you what I was taught and what I ahve seen. My father taught me to tithe on the money I earned, allowance, mowing grass, whatever it might be. At that young age, I did not like it nor did I think it was fair. Why did God need my money, He has everything? At that younger age, I was not a joyful giver. My dad ended up being laid off from his job, but he never stopped tithing and not only that, to him it was not a burden, but he was a joyful giver. Talking with him over the years, he has since explained how tight things actually were in our house during that period. Yet, we never went hungry and every time the checkbook hit zero, money came in to meet our needs. He eventually was recalled to work and has since retired and living well. Through his example of putting God first, I have learned that what I am blessed with, money, family, friends, etc., are all God's. I have turned from that joyless giver and now gladly give back to the Lord, not because He needs it, but because I want Him to have it and use my blessing to bless others. Through my trust in the Lord, He has always met my needs and He has exceedingly blessed me beyond what I deserve. Brad Php 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (ESV) |